Henderson Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson: City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
About
Henderson is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,757 and a population density of 621 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,974 inhabitants.
The city was created 225 years ago in 1796.
Henderson Quick Facts
| Population : | 27,974 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Henderson County |
| Different from : | Henderson County |
| Postal code : | 42420 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 46.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 407 feet / 124 meters |
| Capital city : | Henderson is capital of Henderson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1797 (225 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:29:22 (25th May 2022) |
| Density : | 604 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Henderson is located at 37°50'10"N 87°35'24"W (37.8361500, -87.5900100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Henderson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Henderson decreased by 2.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,757 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,982 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,019 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,965 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,979 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,942 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,900 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,663 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,410 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,207 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,974 | -0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Henderson (38)
People born in Henderson, including United States admiral Husband Edward Kimmel, basketball player Steve Bardo, vaudeville, jazz and blues singer Rosa Henderson, .
List
- Teddy Darby (American musician) he was born in 02/03/1906
- Henry Dixon Allen (U.S. Representative (1854-1924)) he was born in 24/06/1854
- James Franklin Clay (American politician (1840-1921)) he was born in 29/10/1840
- Joey Goebel (American musician) he was born in 02/11/1980
- John J. Becker (American composer of contemporary classical music) he was born in 22/01/1886
- John Lloyd Dorsey, Jr. (American politician (1891-1960)) he was born in 10/08/1891
- Misti Dawn (American movie actress and video game industry professional) she was born in 11/02/1986
- Stovepipe Johnson (Confederate Army colonel (1834-1922)) he was born in 06/02/1834
- Young E. Allison (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1853
- Alan Hays (Florida State Senator) he was born in 12/03/1946
- Ann Rutledge (First love of Abraham Lincoln) she was born in 07/01/1813
- Sam Ball (American football player) he was born in 01/06/1944
- Charles D. Barrett (American Marine Corps general) he was born in 16/08/1885
- Clarence Adams (American boxer) he was born in 06/07/1974
- Darrell A. Posey (American scientist) he was born in 14/03/1947
- David Boswell (American politician) he was born in 20/11/1949
- Gary L. Littrell (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 26/10/1944
- Jace Bugg (professional golfer) he was born in 06/11/1976
Schools in Henderson
College & universities near Henderson, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156851 | Henderson Community College | Henderson (KY) | 42420-4699 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Henderson, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Henderson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Post Office | Henderson (KY) | 42420 |
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- Henderson , Nevada city in Nevada with a population of 329,172 people.
- Henderson , North Carolina city in Vance County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 15,109 people.
- Henderson , Texas City in Rusk County, Texas, United States with a population of 13,049 people.
- Henderson , Tennessee city in Chester County, Tennessee with a population of 6,417 people.
- Henderson , Louisiana town in the U.S. state of Louisiana with a population of 1,785 people.
- Henderson , Pennsylvania township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,749 people.
- Henderson , New York town in Jefferson County, New York, United States with a population of 1,287 people.
- Henderson , Nebraska city in York County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 972 people.
- Henderson , Minnesota city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 702 people.
- Henderson , West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 258 people.
- Henderson , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 241 people.
- Henderson , Iowa city in Mills County, Iowa, United States with a population of 181 people.
- Henderson , Michigan township in Shiawassee County, Michigan with a population of 168 people.
- Henderson , Maryland town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States with a population of 143 people.
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Henderson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 685 | City in Kentucky |
| Robards | 497 | Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Henderson distances to largest Kentucky cities
