Economy & Jobs — Henderson, Kentucky
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $48,186 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,402 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 12,378 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19.3% |
| Retail | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 34 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Law Offices | 20 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Real Estate Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Used Car Dealers | 10 |
| Child Day Care | 9 |
| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Auto Repair | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
