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Hendron, KY
Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky.
Population
4,495
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
842
ZIP codes
0
Hendron and its ZIP codes
Hendron at a glance
- Hendron is about 7.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $71,610, 12% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,900 (4% above Kentucky).
Local data for Hendron, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hendron, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,610
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$213,900
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (685), Irish Americans (566), Ethiopian Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCracken County. PPP loans are for Hendron.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,309
40,975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,969
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$470M
FY 2026, $6,919 per person
How people get to work
Hendron, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hendron, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
969
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
195
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hendron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MassacCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 4 |
| PaducahCity | 2.8 mi | 20.3 |
| FarleyCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Brookport, ILCity | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ReidlandCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.8 |
| LedbetterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Metropolis, ILCity | 9.8 mi | 6 |
| SymsoniaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| LovelacevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LowesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| KevilCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| CunninghamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| SmithlandCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Joppa, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Calvert CityCity | 17 mi | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hendron, KY in?
- Hendron is in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Hendron, KY?
- About 4,495 people live in Hendron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hendron?
- Nearby places include Massac (1.9 mi), Paducah (2.8 mi), Farley (4.3 mi), Brookport, IL (6.9 mi), Reidland (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023