Henderson, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Henderson, Kentucky Info Snack

Population
28,469
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
23.0%
Median Home
$119,800
Median Income
$40,360
Median Rent
$687

Henderson SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5

Henderson, KY Cost Of Living

85
Henderson's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Henderson Kentucky National Average
Overall 85 90 100
Services 94 103 100
Groceries 94 90 100
Health 91 88 100
Housing 61 70 100
Transportation 95 98 100
Utilities 115 102 100

Henderson, KY Photos

North Main In Downtown Henderson
Source: Public Domain

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Rankings for Henderson in Kentucky

Map Of Henderson, KY

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Population over time in Henderson

Year Population % Change
2020 28,469 -1.1%
2019 28,800 -0.2%
2018 28,859 -0.0%
2017 28,870 -0.1%
2016 28,889 0.2%
2015 28,840 0.2%
2014 28,785 0.2%
2013 28,728 0.4%
2012 28,602 0.5%
2011 28,464 -

Race / Ethnicity in Henderson

White
80.9% (23,032)
African American
10.7% (3,037)
American Indian
0.3% (80)
Asian
0.5% (143)
Hawaiian
0.0% (14)
Other
0.3% (92)
Two Or More
3.8% (1,078)
Hispanic
3.5% (993)
Race Henderson KY USA
White 80.9% 84.1% 60.1%
African American 10.7% 8.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.8% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.5% 3.8% 18.2%

Gender in Henderson

Female
52.5% (14,941)
Male
47.5% (13,528)
Gender Henderson KY USA
Female 52.5% 50.8% 50.8%
Male 47.5% 49.2% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Henderson for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (1,138)
9-12th Grade
10.0% (2,846)
High School / GED
36.0% (10,248)
Some College
24.0% (6,832)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (2,277)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (3,131)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,708)
Professional Degree
1.0% (284)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Henderson KY USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 36.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 24.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Henderson, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
11.6% (330,013)
$10,000 to $14,999
11.3% (322,695)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.7% (304,283)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.6% (303,102)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (357,160)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (465,513)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (330,249)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (311,364)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.6% (74,595)
$200,000 or more
1.7% (47,920)
Income Henderson KY USA
Less than $10,000 11.6% 8.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 11.3% 5.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.7% 10.4% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.6% 10.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 18.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 13.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 4.5% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.7% 4.2% 8.3%

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