Henderson , Henderson County, Kentucky
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
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Henderson is a city located in the county of Henderson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. In the 2010 census it had a population of 28,757 inhabitants 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.
Henderson has a total area of 17.89 square miles (46.33 km2).
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Henderson, KY Quick Facts
| Population : | 28,207 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky |
| 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 : | 06:26:03 (16th April 2021) |
| Zip Code : | 42420 |
| Density : | 609 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.95% (2010-2019) |
| Year | Population | Method |
| 2010 | 28,757 | census |
| 2011 | 28,982 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 29,019 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 28,965 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,979 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,942 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,900 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,663 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 28,410 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 28,207 | estimation process |
According to census records, the population of Henderson decreased by 1.95% in 9 years.
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People born in Henderson, KY (38)
People born in Henderson, KY, 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, KY.
- 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)
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 |
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, KY distances to biggest Kentucky cities
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Official website of Henderson, KY