Census ACS · #565 μSA
Henderson Metro Area
The Henderson, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has 57,366 residents. The median household income is $58,404 and the median home value is $152,500.
57,366
Population
75
People / sq mi
$58,404
Median Income
$152,500
Median Home Value
The Henderson CBSA covers 768 sq mi of land at 74.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$58,404
Median Household Income
$31,592
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$152,500
Median Home Value
$791
Median Rent
66.1%
Homeownership
Education
88.6%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
4.3%
Work From Home
24.3 min
Avg Commute
32.7%
Foreign Born
Henderson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Henderson, Ky Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 57,366 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #565 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Henderson metro area is $58,404, with a per capita income of $31,592.
The Henderson, Ky CBSA spans the state of Kentucky.
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Data for the Henderson, Ky CBSA (25775) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Henderson: 17.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Henderson is a metro area in KY with a population of 57,366.
The typical household earns $58,404, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.6%, close to the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $152,500, with typical rent around $791.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.