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Henderson city, KY

ZIP 42420 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42420

42420 has a population of 38,434 with a median age of 40.0 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Black
7.6%-38% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
18.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
36.7%+40% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.8%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.5%+83% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.3%+939% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 42420

Poverty Rate
15.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.5%+83% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-48% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.3%+939% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,434
Median age40.0
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.1%
Hispanic3.7%
Black7.6%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born34.9%