Henderson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,994
Population
1,656/sq mi density
$47,176
Median Income
$30,402 per capita
$151,400
Home Value
$203,792 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
322
Violent Crime/100K
1,862 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,176 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$151,400 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,994
Census 2023
Population Density
1,656
per square mile
Land Area
16.9
square miles (43.8 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.6%
Black
10.4%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
26.3%
102% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.2%
40% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.447
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,994 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,656 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.8% |
| Female | 52.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 26.3% |
| Health Insurance | 94.8% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.447 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |