Henderson, KY Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 57,366 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Henderson, KY Micro Area

What is the median household income in Henderson, KY Micro Area?: The median household income in Henderson, KY Micro Area is $58,404 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Henderson, KY Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Henderson, KY Micro Area is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Henderson, KY Micro Area?: $152,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Henderson, KY Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Henderson, KY Micro Area is $791 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Henderson, KY Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 17.6% of adults in Henderson, KY Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

57,366

Median Income

$58,404

Median Home Value

$152,500

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

3.5%

Median Age

40.0 yrs

Demographics

Total Population 57,366

Median Age 40.0

Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 85.0% Black 6.2% Asian 0.2% Two or More 5.0% Other 1.6%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

2.0%

Cuban

0.3%

Puerto Rican

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $58,404 ±$2,198

Per Capita Income $77,749

Median Family Income $72,988

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Child Poverty Rate 19.8%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 13.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 29.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

4.6%

$10–15k

6.6%

$15–25k

9.3%

$25–35k

8.6%

$35–50k

14.3%

$50–75k

19.6%

$75–100k

12.0%

$100–150k

14.1%

$150–200k

6.6%

$200k+

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 25,837

Owner-Occupied 66.1%

Renter-Occupied 33.9%

Vacancy Rate 9.5%

Median Home Value $152,500

Median Gross Rent $791

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.3%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.1%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

12.8%

$50–100k

18.8%

$100–200k

17.6%

$200–300k

20.9%

$300–500k

10.9%

$500k–$1M

3.8%

$1M+

0.3%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

12.0%

$500–1k

63.8%

$1–1.5k

19.1%

$1.5–2k

3.6%

$2–2.5k

1.3%

$2.5–3.5k

0.2%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

6.8%

1 vehicle

30.9%

2 vehicles

36.7%

25.6%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

68.2%

Single-fam. att.

1.8%

2–4 units

3.8%

5–19 units

4.5%

20+ units

3.7%

Mobile home

11.5%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

9.9%

1940–1969

8.1%

1970–1999

17.1%

2000–2009

11.3%

2010+

6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 88.6%

Bachelor's or Higher 17.6%

Graduate Degree 6.1%

Some College / Associate 21.3%

Less Than High School 3.8%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.5%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Work from Home 4.3%

Self-Employed 4.6%

Government Workers 12.9%

Private For-Profit 82.5%

Industry

Edu/Health

21.4%

Manufacturing

21.1%

Retail

10.5%

Construction

8.0%

Arts/Entmt.

7.4%

Transportation

7.4%

Prof. Services

5.7%

Finance

4.8%

Public Admin

3.8%

Agriculture

2.9%

Wholesale

1.7%

Information

0.9%

Occupation

Management

29.3%

Production

23.6%

Sales

17.8%

Food Prep

17.3%

Construction

12.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.3 min

Drove Alone 80.7%

Carpool 11.8%

Public Transit 0.1%

Work from Home 4.3%

Walked 1.6%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 23,378

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 50.6%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 17.2%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.1%

10–14

7.2%

15–19

6.1%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

12.0%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.5%

55–64

6.7%

65–74

7.3%

75–84

11.3%

85+

5.8%

Under 18: 23.0% Working age (18–64): 77.0% 65 and over: 18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.8%

Naturalized Citizen 32.8%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.7%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

71.0%

Asia

12.9%

Europe

11.4%

Africa

0.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%

With a Disability 24.9%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%

Uninsured 4.9%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.9%

Has a Computer 93.9%

Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023