Henderson County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Henderson County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21101
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 101
Geography
- Land Area
- 436.36 sq mi
- Water Area
- 29.19 sq mi
- Total Area
- 465.55 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.792542
- Longitude
- -87.572577
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 43,980
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 33,964
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,721 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,256 | 2.9% |
| White | 37,683 | 85.7% |
| Black | 3,599 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,305 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 1.9% |
| White | 29,825 | 87.8% |
| Black | 2,951 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 172 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 80 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 44,280
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $59,914
- Poverty Rate
- 14.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,348
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,856 | 85.5% |
| Black | 3,585 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 30,942
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,745 | 57.3% |
| Republican | 10,545 | 34.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 1,651 | 5.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,333 | 46.3% |
| Female | 16,608 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,230 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic | 548 | 1.8% |
| Black | 1,828 | 5.9% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,945
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 12,195 | 46.5% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 26.5% |
| Black | 619 | 33.9% |
| Asian | 77 | 35.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,506 | 45.4% |
| Female | 7,439 | 44.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,537 (30.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,242 (20.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 20,151
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $170,177
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 5.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.