Henderson County Summary

Life in Henderson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Henderson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Henderson County:

  • The population in Henderson County is 27,845.

  • The median home value in Henderson County is $186,382.

  • The median income in Henderson County is $51,576.

  • The median rent in Henderson County is $759.

  • The unemployment rate in Henderson County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Henderson County is 18.0%.

  • The average high in Henderson County is 77.1° and there are 127.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Henderson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Henderson County

Lexington, TN Population 7,927

Scotts Hill, TN Population 1,200

Chesterfield, TN Population 834

Parker's Crossroads, TN Population 598

Sardis, TN Population 434

Darden, TN Population 416

Map Of Henderson County

Henderson County, TN Weather

  • The average high in Henderson County is 77.1°.

  • There are 82.74 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 127.6 inches of rain each year with 1.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:18 hours of sun each day in Henderson County.

StatHenderson County
Mean High77.1
Nice Days82.74
Rainfall127.6
Snowfall1.7
Sunny_hours5:18
77.1°
Average High
127.6
Inches of Rain

Henderson County Photos

Lexington Former Post Office
Source: Public Domain

Henderson County Demographics

Population over time in Henderson County

The current population in Henderson County is 27,845. The population has decreased -0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 27,800 -0.6%
2021 27,956 -0.1%
2020 27,977 -

Gender in Henderson County

  • Henderson County is 50.7% female with 14,116 female residents.

  • Henderson County is 49.3% male with 13,729 male residents.

Female
50.7% (14,116)
Male
49.3% (13,729)
Gender Henderson County TN USA
Female 50.7% 50.9% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Henderson County

Henderson County is:

  • 86.5% White with 24,087 White residents.

  • 8.2% African American with 2,270 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 37 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 22 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 30 Other residents.

  • 2.2% Two Or More with 606 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 753 Hispanic residents.

White
86.5% (24,087)
African American
8.2% (2,270)
American Indian
0.1% (40)
Asian
0.1% (37)
Hawaiian
0.1% (22)
Other
0.1% (30)
Two Or More
2.2% (606)
Hispanic
2.7% (753)

Table: Henderson County By Race

Race Henderson County TN USA
White 86.5% 72.6% 58.9%
African American 8.2% 16.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 6.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Henderson County, Tennessee

  • 7.3% of households in Henderson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.5% of households in Henderson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Henderson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Henderson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Henderson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Henderson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Henderson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Henderson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Henderson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Henderson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (2,043)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (2,087)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.0% (3,353)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (2,881)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (3,086)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (4,937)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (3,757)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (4,071)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.8% (778)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (848)
Income Henderson County TN USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 4.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.0% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 12.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 15.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.8% 6.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Henderson County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Henderson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Henderson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 49.0% of adults in Henderson County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Henderson County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Henderson County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Henderson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Henderson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Henderson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Henderson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
5% (1,392)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,227)
High School / GED
49% (13,644)
Some College
18% (5,012)
Associate's Degree
7% (1,949)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (2,506)
Master's Degree
3% (835)
Professional Degree
1% (278)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Henderson County TN USA
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 49% 31% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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