Henderson, KY Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
57,122 Population
768.39 Square Miles
74.34 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
40.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.93%
18 to 34
19.53%
35 to 64
38.62%
65 and Over
18.92%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.83%
Female
51.17%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
1.96%
Native
98.04%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
44.94%
2000 to 2009
28.65%
1990 to 1999
14.68%
Before 1990
11.73%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
11.08%
High School Grad or Higher
88.92%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.52%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.21%
Dropped Out
3.79%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
96.16%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$31,590
Median Household Income
$59,053
Gini Index
0.43
Unemployment Rate
Employed
97.18%
Unemployed
2.82%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
14.38%
Population Under 18
Poverty
17.84%
Non-poverty
82.16%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.31%
Non-poverty
87.69%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
4.75%
With Health Insurance Coverage
95.25%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.38
Number of Households
23,445
Marital Status
Single
45.61%
Married
54.37%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
27.44%
Now Married
57.78%
Widowed
3.47%
Divorced
11.31%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
23.69%
Now Married
51.18%
Widowed
11.83%
Divorced
13.3%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.1%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
25,874
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.61%
Vacant
9.39%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.74%
Renter Occupied
33.26%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
15.64%
For Sale
4.03%
Other
80.32%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1976
Types of Structures
Single Unit
70.66%
Multi Unit
18.68%
Mobile Home
10.64%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.02%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
51.9%
Without Mortgage
48.1%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$161,700
Median Gross Rent
$778
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
11.26%