Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 28,419 with a growth rate of 0.42% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 54th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 27,794 and has seen a growth of 2.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 87.79% White, 7.61% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (87.79%)
Black or African American (7.61%)
Two or more races (3.47%)
Other race (0.9%)
Asian (0.13%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,498 | 87.79% |
| Black or African American | 2,125 | 7.61% |
| Two or more races | 967 | 3.47% |
| Other race | 250 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henderson County's average per capita income is $41,393. Household income levels show a median of $53,471. The poverty rate stands at 16.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,570 | - |
| Families | $71,775 | $81,398 |
| Households | $53,471 | $68,265 |
| Non Families | $28,540 | $41,788 |
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