2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,906
Henderson County is a small county in Tennessee with a population of 27,906. The median household income is $53,471, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.8%, median home value is $156,000, and 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
27,906
2023 estimate
Rank #1544 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$53,471
Household
Rank #2463 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$156,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1892 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #2841 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% below Tennessee avg·18% below national avg
Poverty Rate
6% below Tennessee avg·12% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Tennessee avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,722
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
23% below Tennessee avg·25% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Tennessee avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Tennessee avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Tennessee avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
12,944
Households
10,928
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,151
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
79.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
27% below Tennessee avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above Tennessee avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.1%
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