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Henderson, KY

Founded 1797Henderson CountyElev. 124 m
Population
27,994
Median home
$151,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
13

Overview

About Henderson

Henderson is home to roughly 27,994 residents. Henderson was founded in 1797 and sits in Henderson County. The median age is 40.3 and the median household income is $47,176. Homes carry a median value of $151,400, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.3%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,994
Median age
40.3
Median household income
$47,176
Per-capita income
$30,402
Poverty rate
19.7%
High-school grad or higher
88%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
5.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black10.4%
Asian0.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.3%
Production, transportation & material moving23%
Service21.1%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$151,400
Median gross rent
$788/mo
Owner-occupied
53.6%
Median year built
1974
Households
12,335
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Henderson has 11 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading50%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Henderson County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
The Central AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Henderson County North Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Henderson County South Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bend Gate Elementary SchoolElementary
Cairo Elementary SchoolElementary
East Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Niagara Elementary SchoolElementary
South Heights Elementary SchoolElementary
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime21% below national
Henderson306
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% above national
Henderson2,372
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Henderson Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Henderson.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Henderson County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Henderson is in Henderson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Henderson was founded in 1797 and sits in Henderson County. Elevation ~124 m.

Map of Henderson
Henderson, KY
Where Henderson is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownHenderson
Historic places

14 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Barret HouseMcCallister, John E., HouseSt. Paul's Episcopal ChurchHenderson, Louisville and Nashville Railroad DepotEhlen, E. L., Livery and Sale StableKlee Funeral ParlorO'Byrne, John, HouseDelano--Alves House
Notable people from Henderson
Husband E. KimmelSteve BardoJohn J. BeckerYoung E. AllisonAnn RutledgeClarence AdamsDarrell A. PoseyWilliam J. PowellRosa HendersonHenry Dixon Allen
People searches in Henderson
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Nearby cities
Owensboro (26 mi)Madisonville (35 mi)Hopkinsville (69 mi)Paducah (79 mi)Bowling Green (87 mi)Radcliff (90 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Henderson, KY (13)

Public sex-offender registry records for Henderson, Kentucky.

Charles Oliver Keene, 61
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Michael Jackson, Charles Oliver Keen
Charles O Keene, 61
Henderson · 42420
AKA X Goldie, Michael Jackson
Donald Ray Greenfield, 76
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Donald Greenfield
Donald Williams, 36
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Donald Williams
Christopher Matthew Lewis, 47
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Christopher H Lewis, Matthew Lewis
Nicole Marie Johnson, 35
Henderson · Henderson County · 42419
AKA Richard William Johnson
Buddy William Harris, 43
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Buddy Harris, William Harris
William Paul Johnson, 60
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Reyes Castro-Medina, Bil Johnson
Michael Ethan Adams, 25
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Michael E Adams, Michael Adams
Michael James Green, 42
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Mikey Green, Michael J Green
John Michael Moore, 24
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA John Moore, John M Moore
Jerome Ortiz Washington, 59
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA Jerome Ortiz Carter, Jerome Ortiz Carter-Washington
James Byron Floyd, 56
Henderson · Henderson County · 42420
AKA James B Floyd, James White Floyd

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Henderson — frequently asked

What is the population of Henderson, Kentucky?
Henderson has a population of about 27,994, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Henderson?
The median home value in Henderson is $151,400, and the median gross rent is $788/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Henderson safe? What is the crime rate?
Henderson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 306 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Henderson face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Henderson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, drought.
How many schools are in Henderson?
Henderson has 11 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Henderson?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Henderson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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