Henderson, KY Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Kentucky had a population of 27,981 in 2020. It was 77.2% White, 12.2% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is the 16th most populous. 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's White Population

21,597 residents of Henderson identify as White, or 77.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #491 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Evansville (74.2% White). Henderson is less White than neighboring Anthoston (96.4% White), Corydon (86.2% White), Spottsville (97.8% White), and Robards (90.2% White).

Henderson's Black Population

3,418 residents of Henderson identify as Black, or 12.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring Anthoston (0% Black), Corydon (4.2% Black), Spottsville (0% Black), and Robards (1.3% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Evansville (13.5% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

190 residents of Henderson identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #195 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Anthoston (0% Asian), Corydon (0.4% Asian), Spottsville (0% Asian), and Robards (0.2% Asian). Henderson is less Asian than neighboring Evansville (1.2% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

1,142 residents of Henderson identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #136 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Anthoston (1.3% Hispanic), Corydon (3.1% Hispanic), Spottsville (0% Hispanic), and Robards (3.8% Hispanic). Henderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Evansville (4.3% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Henderson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Corydon (0.4% Native American/Other), and Spottsville (0% Native American/Other). Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anthoston (1.3% Native American/Other), Evansville (1.2% Native American/Other), and Robards (0.9% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

1,423 residents of Henderson identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Henderson is ranked #108 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Anthoston (0.9% Multiracial), Spottsville (2.2% Multiracial), and Robards (3.6% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Evansville (5.6% Multiracial), and Corydon (5.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.