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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 28,207 inhabitants.
The city was created 224 years ago in 1796.
Geography
Henderson is located at 37°50'10"N 87°35'24"W (37.8361500, -87.5900100).
Weather
Henderson forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 2 to 7 mph. more
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Henderson Quick Facts
| Population : | 28,207 (2019) |
| 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 (224 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:49:42 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 609 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.95% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 83℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Henderson decreased by 1.95% in 9 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 |
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, you can see a list of people who born in Henderson.
- Teddy Darby (American musician)
- Henry Dixon Allen (U.S. Representative (1854-1924))
- James Franklin Clay (American politician (1840-1921))
- Joey Goebel (American musician)
- John J. Becker (American composer of contemporary classical music)
- John Lloyd Dorsey, Jr. (American politician (1891-1960))
- Misti Dawn (American pornographic actress and video game industry professional)
- Stovepipe Johnson (Confederate Army colonel (1834-1922))
- Young E. Allison (American writer)
- Alan Hays (Florida State Senator)
- Ann Rutledge (First love of Abraham Lincoln)
- Sam Ball (American football player)
- Charles D. Barrett (American Marine Corps general)
- Clarence Adams (American boxer)
- Darrell A. Posey (American scientist)
- David Boswell (American politician)
- Gary L. Littrell (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient)
- Jace Bugg (professional golfer)
Schools
College & universities near Henderson
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156851 | Henderson Community College | Henderson (KY) | 42420-4699 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Henderson
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
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- Henderson, Pennsylvania township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania
- Henderson, New York town in Jefferson County, New York, United States
- Henderson, Nebraska city in York County, Nebraska, United States
- Henderson, Minnesota city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States
- Henderson, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States
- Henderson, Illinois village in Illinois, United States
- Henderson, Iowa city in Mills County, Iowa, United States
- Henderson, Michigan township in Shiawassee County, Michigan
- Henderson, Maryland town in Caroline County, Maryland, United States
Other cities in Henderson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Henderson County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 692 | City in Kentucky |
| Robards | 502 | Human settlement in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Henderson distances to largest Kentucky cities