Henry County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 72nd-largest in Kentucky

The population of Henry County, Kentucky is 15,774 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $60,736, the median home value is $181,300, and the median age is 41.6.

The population of Henry County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (15,372 → 16,198), a +0.37% annualized rate.

Henry County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

15,774

Population

+0.37%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$60,736

Median Income

$181,300

Median Home Value

Henry County covers 286 sq mi of land at 55.1 people per square mile.

About Henry County, KY

Henry County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 15,774. It ranks #72 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 41.6, older than the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Henry County is $60,736, below the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $181,300, with monthly rent averaging $871. The homeownership rate of 75.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Henry County reflects 14.8% 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 29.1 minutes each way.

Henry County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Henry County had a population of 15,372 in 2010 and 16,198 in 2024, a 5.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,198 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.38%.

16,198

Population (2024)

15,372

Population (2010)

16,198

Peak (2024)

0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,372	-	-	estimate
2011	15,373	+1	+0.01%	estimate
2012	15,335	-38	-0.25%	estimate
2013	15,433	+98	+0.64%	estimate
2014	15,550	+117	+0.76%	estimate
2015	15,563	+13	+0.08%	estimate
2016	15,837	+274	+1.76%	estimate
2017	15,979	+142	+0.90%	estimate
2018	16,049	+70	+0.44%	estimate
2019	16,063	+14	+0.09%	estimate
2020	15,693	-370	-2.30%	estimate
2021	15,707	+14	+0.09%	estimate
2022	15,730	+23	+0.15%	estimate
2023	15,951	+221	+1.40%	estimate
2024	16,198	+247	+1.55%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	91.0%
Black or African American	2.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.6

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

18.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

11.3%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

13.4%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

11.6%

75–84

5.2%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$60,736$-1,681 vs state
Mean household income	$78,321
Per-capita income	$30,492
Poverty rate	10.3%-1.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	55.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

16.4%

Manufacturing

14.8%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Retail trade

6.8%

Construction

6.8%

Public administration

6.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.2%

Information

6.2%

The largest employment sector in Henry County is professional & business services, accounting for 16.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

76.1%

Public transit

9.4%

Work from home

29.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$181,300$-11,000 vs state

Median home value

$871

Median rent

75.8%

Homeownership rate

6,678

Total housing units

92.0%

Occupied

8.0%

Vacant

24.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.2%

With health insurance

87.6%

With broadband internet

21.6%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

18.7%

With a disability

95.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.1%

High School+

14.8%

Bachelor's+

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Other counties in Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry County, Kentucky has a population of 15,774 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 55 people per square mile.

The population of Henry County has grown 5.4% since 2010 (15,372 → 16,198), a +0.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in Henry County, Kentucky is $60,736, with mean (average) household income of $78,321 and per-capita income of $30,492. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Henry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.0%), Black or African American (2.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Henry County, Kentucky is 41.6 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Henry County is $181,300 and median monthly rent is $871. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,678 total housing units, 8.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Henry County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 16.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Henry County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.