Henderson, KY Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Kentucky has an estimated population of 27,852, a less than 1% change from the 27,981 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.0% White, 12.3% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Henderson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Henderson, that probability was 38.5% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henderson is ranked the 15th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Henderson was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henderson's White Population

21,734 residents of Henderson, or 78.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henderson is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Henderson ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 77.2% to 78.0%.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Evansville (75.6% White), and Corydon (75.6% White). Henderson is less White than neighboring Anthoston (100% White), Spottsville (100% White), and Robards (95% White).

Henderson's Black Population

3,425 residents of Henderson, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henderson is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Henderson ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.3%.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring Anthoston (0% Black), Evansville (11.7% Black), Spottsville (0% Black), and Robards (1% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Corydon (13.2% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

174 residents of Henderson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Henderson ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Anthoston (0% Asian), Corydon (0% Asian), Spottsville (0% Asian), and Robards (0% Asian). Henderson is less Asian than neighboring Evansville (1% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

1,413 residents of Henderson, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Henderson ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Anthoston (0% Hispanic), Evansville (4% Hispanic), Corydon (0.4% Hispanic), Spottsville (0% Hispanic), and Robards (2.3% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Henderson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Henderson ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anthoston (0% Native American/Other), Spottsville (0% Native American/Other), and Robards (0% Native American/Other). Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Evansville (1.4% Native American/Other), and Corydon (3.2% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

1,001 residents of Henderson, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Henderson ranks 114th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.6%.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Anthoston (0% Multiracial), Spottsville (0% Multiracial), and Robards (1.7% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Evansville (6.2% Multiracial), and Corydon (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.