Henderson County, KY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Henderson County was 44,046, a 0.84% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Henderson County's population was 44,417, a decline of 0.56% compared to a population of 44,668 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Henderson County, KY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Henderson County decreased by 788. In this period, the peak population was 46,436 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 44,834 - -
2001 44,846 12 0.03%
2002 45,041 195 0.43%
2003 45,128 87 0.19%
2004 45,238 110 0.24%
2005 45,353 115 0.25%
2006 45,410 57 0.13%
2007 45,426 16 0.04%
2008 45,723 297 0.65%
2009 45,656 -67 -0.15%
2010 46,263 607 1.33%
2011 46,345 82 0.18%
2012 46,436 91 0.2%
2013 46,362 -74 -0.16%
2014 46,396 34 0.07%
2015 46,376 -20 -0.04%
2016 46,254 -122 -0.26%
2017 45,915 -339 -0.73%
2018 45,566 -349 -0.76%
2019 45,276 -290 -0.64%
2020 44,668 -608 -1.34%
2021 44,417 -251 -0.56%
2022 44,046 -371 -0.84%
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Henderson County, KY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Henderson County's population increased by 1,429 (3.19%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Henderson County's population decreased by 1,595 (3.45%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Henderson County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Henderson County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 44,046. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Henderson County's population peaked in year 2012 at 46,436.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Henderson County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 44,046.

Henderson County, KY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Henderson County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 10 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Henderson County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.08% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.76% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Henderson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Henderson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.08% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 622. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Henderson County's population grew the most with an increase of 607 (1.33%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Henderson County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 608 (-1.34%).

Things to know

Is Henderson County, KY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Henderson County's population decreased by 622 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 251 (0.56%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 371 (0.84%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Henderson County, KY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Henderson County decreased by 2,316 (5.00%). The population was highest at 46,396 in the year 2014 and lowest at 44,046 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.53%.

References

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Henderson County, KY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Henderson County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Henderson County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Henderson County was 44,046, a 0.84% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Henderson County population was 44,417, a decline of 0.56% compared to a population of 44,668 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Henderson County decreased by 788. In this period, the peak population was 46,436 in the year 2012. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Henderson County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Henderson County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Henderson County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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