Henderson
City in Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson is a city in Henderson County, Kentucky, with 27,981 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 407 ft (124 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anthoston, 6.4 miles SE.
- 27,981residents (2020 Census)
- 407 ftelevation · 124 m
- 16.9 sq miland area · 43.8 km²
- 1,655 / sq mipopulation density
- 42420ZIP code
About Henderson
Henderson is a city in Kentucky, United States. Located on the Ohio River, Henderson is the county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky. The population was 29,781 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is part of the Evansville–Henderson, Indiana–Kentucky Combined Statistical Area, locally known as the "Tri-State Area," and is considered the southernmost suburb of Evansville, Indiana. Henderson is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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Living in Henderson
- Median household income
- $48,186
- Median home value
- $160,100
- Median rent
- $771/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Henderson had 27,981 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,981 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,655 per sq mi (639 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Henderson at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Henderson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,981 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.91 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8376° N, 87.5797° W |
| ZIP code | 42420 |
| Official website | cityofhendersonky.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2135866 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Henderson
- Anthoston6.4 mi SE
- Spottsville8.8 mi E
- Corydon9.7 mi SW
- Evansville, IN10.7 mi N
- Robards11.3 mi S
- Newburgh, IN12.2 mi NE
- Melody Hill, IN13.4 mi N
- Poole14.2 mi S
- Highland, IN14.4 mi N
- Curdsville15.2 mi SE
- Waverly15.6 mi SW
- Parkers Settlement, IN16.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Henderson
What county is Henderson in?
Henderson is in Henderson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Henderson, KY?
27,981 people lived in Henderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Henderson, KY?
The ZIP code of Henderson is 42420.
What is the elevation of Henderson?
407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Henderson?
Anthoston (6.4 mi), Spottsville (8.8 mi), Corydon (9.7 mi), Evansville (10.7 mi), Robards (11.3 mi).
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