Henderson County, Tennessee

Total Population: 27,906

County Seat: Lexington

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Median Home Value

$156,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,471

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)7.6%
Two or More Races3.1%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.7%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,471

Mean Household Income

$68,265

Per Capita Income

$27,722

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$156,000

Median Rent

$812/mo

Total Housing Units

12,944

Owner-Occupied

71.5%

Renter-Occupied

28.5%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Married Couple Households

46.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

79.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47077.