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Henderson, KY
City in Henderson County, Kentucky.
Population
27,852
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,648
ZIP codes
0
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Henderson at a glance
- Henderson is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $48,186 a year, 24% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,100 (22% below Kentucky) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Henderson, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks27
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants107
- Affordable Housing8
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Henderson, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,186
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$160,100
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,730), Irish Americans (2,666), Mexican Americans (1,000).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,187
18,611 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,936
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$313M
FY 2026, $6,994 per person
How people get to work
Henderson, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
250
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnthostonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| SpottsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CorydonCity | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Evansville, INCity | 11 mi | 47.4 |
| RobardsCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| Newburgh, INTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Melody Hill, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Highland, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PooleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| CurdsvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WaverlyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Parkers Settlement, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| SebreeCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Darmstadt, INTown | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Chandler, INTown | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, KY in?
- Henderson is in Henderson County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Henderson, KY?
- About 27,852 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include Anthoston (6.5 mi), Spottsville (9.1 mi), Corydon (9.7 mi), Evansville, IN (11 mi), Robards (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023