Henderson, KY

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2022 Population

28,166

0.124% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

40.1

0.25% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

20.8%

3.86% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$46,276

6.59% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$144,200

17.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

12,283

0.0407% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Henderson, KY had a population of 28.2k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $46,276. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Henderson, KY declined from 28,201 to 28,166, a −0.124% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,413 to $46,276, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.59%).

None of the households in Henderson, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Henderson, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson, KY are Henderson Community College (523 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Henderson, KY was $144,200, and the homeownership rate was 53.4%.

Most people in Henderson, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson, KY was 2 cars per household.

United States

Population & Diversity

Henderson, KY is home to a population of 28.2k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.92% of Henderson, KY residents were born outside of the country (542 people).

In 2022, there were 7.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.4k people) in Henderson, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.06k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.3% of Henderson, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson, KY was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 214
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.06k ± 227
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 277

4.39%

Hispanic Population

1.24k people

4.39% of the people in Henderson, KY are hispanic (1.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
28,651 ± 4,142 people
Cuba
14,970 ± 2,999 people
India
12,312 ± 2,720 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 28,651 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,970 and India with 12,312.

Foreign-Born Population

1.92%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

542 people

1.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

498 people

As of 2022, 1.92% of Henderson, KY residents (542 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson, KY was 1.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
281 ± 113
Vietnam
281 ± 106
Gulf War (1990s)
208 ± 94

Henderson, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson, KY employs 12.3k people. The largest industries in Henderson, KY are Manufacturing (2,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,712 people), and Retail Trade (1,344 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($91,875), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,229), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,537).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,220. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.3k

2022 Value

± 831

0.0407%

1 Year growth

± 9.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson, KY grew at a rate of 0.0407%, from 12.3k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson, KY, are Production Occupations (1,588 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,276 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,124 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in the United States (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.3k

2022 Value

± 831

0.0407%

1 Year growth

± 9.72%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson, KY grew at a rate of 0.0407%, from 12.3k employees to 12.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson, KY, are Manufacturing (2,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,712 people), and Retail Trade (1,344 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson, KY, though some of these residents may live in Henderson, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,250

Median earning men ± $2,814

$32,081

Median earning women ± $3,569

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,889), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,537), and Manufacturing ($50,513).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($97,750), Manufacturing ($53,897), and Public Administration ($48,068).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

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Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Henderson, KY awarded 523 degrees. The student population of Henderson, KY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 410 male students and 1,096 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson, KY are White (414 and 79.3%), followed by Black or African American (40 and 7.66%), Two or More Races (35 and 6.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 4.02%).

The largest universities in Henderson, KY by number of degrees awarded are Henderson Community College (523 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Henderson, KY are Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 and 22.2%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (84 and 16.1%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (67 and 12.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,506 students enrolled in Henderson, KY, 27.2% men and 72.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,141 records, of which 73.5% were women and 26.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
116 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henderson, KY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Henderson, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Henderson Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

523 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Henderson Community College with 523 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 144 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson, KY, which is 0.38 times less than the 379 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 414 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 40 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,368) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,078) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.821% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (766k), and Secondary Education (551k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson, KY was $144,200 in 2022, which is 0.512 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $122,700 to $144,200, a 17.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson, KY is 53.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Henderson, KY have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson, KY is $46,276. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Henderson, KY was Census Tract 207.01 with a value of $58,251, followed by Census Tract 206.02 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $55,264 and $52,243.

Housing

Property

$144,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$10,236

$6,476

Median Property Taxes

±$607

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.4%

Homeownership

2022

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 53.4% of the housing units in Henderson, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 207.01
Census Tract 206.02
Census Tract 202

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson, KY was Census Tract 207.01 with a value of $58,251, followed by Census Tract 206.02 and Census Tract 202, with respective values of $55,264 and $52,243.

The following map shows all of the places in Henderson, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,276

Median Household Income

± $4,343

12.1k

Number of Households

± 845

In 2022, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Henderson, KY grew to $46,276 from the previous year's value of $43,413.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson, KY is from Kentucky.

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2022, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.286% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (4.64%)

In 2022, 80.9% of workers in Henderson, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (4.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson, KY have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.01% of the workforce in Henderson, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson, KY (5.64k out of 27.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.2% of the population of Henderson, KY has health coverage, with 39.5% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, KY see 2034 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.46% increase from the previous year (1966 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1847 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 704 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,034 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henderson County, KY

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, KY see an average of 2,034 patients per year. This represents a 3.46% increase from the previous year (1,966 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henderson County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.82%

Uninsured

39.5%

Employer Coverage

28.9%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson, KY grew by 12.1% from 4.3% to 4.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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