Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County: county in Kentucky, United States
About
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 46,250 and a population density of 38 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,740 inhabitants. Its county seat is Henderson. The county was created 227 years ago in 1798.
County Snapshot
Henderson County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
3
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Kentucky counties
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HendersonPopulation 27,974
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Quick Facts about Henderson County
| Population | 44,740 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from | Henderson County, Henderson County, Henderson County, Henderson County |
| Area | 1210 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.4% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.6% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7959,-87.5732 |
| Named for | Richard Henderson |
| Capital | Henderson |
| Establishment | December 21, 1798 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 18:07:45 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 37 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Henderson County is located at 37°47'45"N 87°34'23"W (37.7959000, -87.5731600). It has 7 neighbors: Posey County, Vanderburgh County, Warrick County, Daviess County, McLean County, Union County and Webster County.
Henderson County map
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The largest city of Henderson County is Henderson with a population of 27,974. Other cities include, Corydon population 685 and Robards population 497. See all Henderson County cities & populated places.
Henderson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henderson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 27,974 | City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States |
| Corydon | 685 | City in Kentucky |
| Robards | 497 | Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 12 to 15 mph, with gus...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Henderson County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Henderson County decreased by 3.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,250 | - | census |
| 2011 | 46,334 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 46,419 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 46,338 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 46,366 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 46,344 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 46,212 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,867 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,512 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,210 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,740 | -1.05% | estimation process |
People born in Henderson County (6)
People born in Henderson County, including politician Lazarus W. Powell, Southern Baptist pastor and college president LaVerne Butler, African Methodist Episcopal Church minister Bartlett Taylor, .
More notable people
- Andrew Heath (American baptist minister) he was born in 20/02/1832
- Don Ball (American philanthropist and businessman) he was born in 27/07/1936
- J. C. Coffee (American football player and coach) he was born in 22/04/1915
Other places with the same name (4)
- Henderson County, North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 118,445 people.
- Henderson County, Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 83,792 people.
- Henderson County, Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 28,076 people.
- Henderson County, Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 6,535 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |