Henderson County, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 53rd-largest in Tennessee

The population of Henderson County, Tennessee is 27,906 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $53,471, the median home value is $156,000, and the median age is 40.3.

The population of Henderson County has grown 1.4% since 2010 (27,794 → 28,183), a +0.10% annualized rate.

Henderson County within Tennessee · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,906

Population

+0.10%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,471

Median Income

$156,000

Median Home Value

Henderson County covers 520 sq mi of land at 53.7 people per square mile.

About Henderson County, TN

Henderson County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 27,906. It ranks #53 among counties in Tennessee by population. The median age is 40.3, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Henderson County is $53,471, below the US median of $74,580. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $156,000, with monthly rent averaging $812. The homeownership rate of 71.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Henderson County reflects 14.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.

Henderson County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Henderson County had a population of 27,794 in 2010 and 28,183 in 2024, a 1.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 28,183 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.

28,183

Population (2024)

27,794

Population (2010)

28,183

Peak (2024)

0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,794	-	-	estimate
2011	28,048	+254	+0.91%	estimate
2012	28,094	+46	+0.16%	estimate
2013	28,057	-37	-0.13%	estimate
2014	28,107	+50	+0.18%	estimate
2015	28,092	-15	-0.05%	estimate
2016	27,860	-232	-0.83%	estimate
2017	27,868	+8	+0.03%	estimate
2018	27,924	+56	+0.20%	estimate
2019	28,050	+126	+0.45%	estimate
2020	27,831	-219	-0.78%	estimate
2021	27,916	+85	+0.31%	estimate
2022	27,907	-9	-0.03%	estimate
2023	28,065	+158	+0.57%	estimate
2024	28,183	+118	+0.42%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.8%
Black or African American	7.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.3

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

18.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

5.2%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

7.9%

65–74

10.5%

75–84

6.1%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 18.1% · Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,471$-13,626 vs state
Mean household income	$68,265
Per-capita income	$27,722
Poverty rate	13.5%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.8%
Employment-to-population	50.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

19.2%

Manufacturing

17.2%

Retail trade

10.2%

Education & health care

10.1%

Construction

6.6%

Public administration

5.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

Finance & real estate

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Henderson County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

84.6%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

27.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$156,000$-100,800 vs state

Median home value

$812

Median rent

71.5%

Homeownership rate

12,944

Total housing units

84.4%

Occupied

15.6%

Vacant

28.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.3%

With health insurance

86.8%

With broadband internet

21.7%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

17.7%

With a disability

98.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.2%

High School+

14.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Tennessee

Nashville-Davidson (684,298)Memphis (629,063)Knoxville (193,721)Chattanooga (182,832)Clarksville (171,897)Murfreesboro (157,547)Franklin (85,575)Johnson City (71,455)Jackson (68,098)Hendersonville (62,390)All Tennessee cities →

Other counties in Tennessee

Shelby County (922,195)Davidson County (709,846)Knox County (487,401)Hamilton County (370,913)Rutherford County (351,591)Williamson County (254,609)Montgomery County (227,957)Sumner County (200,553)Sullivan County (159,693)Wilson County (153,587)All Tennessee counties →

Part of Tennessee

Tennessee demographic profile All Tennessee data →

Metro areas in Tennessee

Nashville (2,043,713)Memphis (1,341,606)Knoxville (919,553)Chattanooga (569,333)Clarksville (328,626)Kingsport (309,580)Johnson City (208,934)Jackson (180,844)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henderson County, Tennessee has a population of 27,906 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 54 people per square mile.

The population of Henderson County has grown 1.4% since 2010 (27,794 → 28,183), a +0.10% annualized rate.

The median household income in Henderson County, Tennessee is $53,471, with mean (average) household income of $68,265 and per-capita income of $27,722. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Henderson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Black or African American (7.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Henderson County, Tennessee is 40.3 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Henderson County is $156,000 and median monthly rent is $812. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,944 total housing units, 15.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Henderson County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Henderson County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.