Henderson County, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Henderson County, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,193 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 15.7 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.46% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 50.3 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,704 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Henderson County declined by 18.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 6,193 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Henderson County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 24.5% of residents. That is 7.6 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,012 16.3% -4.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,002 16.2% -5.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,451 23.4% +3.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,519 24.5% +7.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Henderson County and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 49.3% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Henderson County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,794 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.00% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Henderson County is about 25% lower than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $68,240 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $764 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Henderson County is about 7.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $764 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Henderson County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.1 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,078 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,989 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 329 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Illinois:
Edgar County (12.0 min), Brown County (12.7 min), Morgan County (13.1 min).
Slowest:
Calhoun County (43.8 min), Pulaski County (31.2 min), Pope County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Henderson County is about the same as in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Henderson County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.8% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.4), Champaign County (0.4), Lake County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hardin County (0.2), Fayette County (0.2), Perry County (0.2).
Health
Henderson County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Henderson County | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Illinois:
DuPage County (0.8), Champaign County (0.8), Monroe County (0.8).
Lowest:
Alexander County (0.8), Pulaski County (0.8), Gallatin County (0.8).
Henderson County, IL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Henderson County, IL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County, IL | 6,193 | $62,794 #2/3 | $68,240 #2/3 | 23.5 min #3/3 |
| Des Moines County, IA | 38,487 | $63,600 | $24,305 | 13.7 min |
| McDonough County, IL | 26,917 | $54,356 | $90,788 | 13.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henderson County, Illinois.
How big is Henderson County, Illinois by population?
About 6,193 people live in Henderson County, Illinois, in 2,704 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 50.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 13 years.
Is Henderson County, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Henderson County, Illinois has 16 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 18% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Henderson County, Illinois?
The median home costs 1.1 times the median household income ($68,240 against $62,794), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $764 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Henderson County, Illinois?
Unemployment in Henderson County, Illinois is 7.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Henderson County, Illinois have a college degree?
19.8% of adults in Henderson County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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