County profile · Kentucky
Henry County, KY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Henry County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,447
- +4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median household income
- $63,347
- +17.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $197,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,744
- Highest market score
- 79
- Restaurants and cafes, #145 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,447 people live in Henry County, in 6,147 households. Population estimates put the population change in Henry County from 2020 to 2025 at +4.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Henry County is $63,347 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 17.5% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Henry County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Henry County are for restaurants and cafes (79), sit-down restaurants (77) and insurance agencies (74). Henry County ranks #145 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
Henry County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For its number of households, Henry County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Henry County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Henry County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 79 | #145 of 2,405 | 31 | 50.4 | $662K | 179 | 12 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 77 | #183 of 2,405 | 15 | 24.4 | $1.4M | 206 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 74 | #363 of 2,272 | 9 | 14.6 | $1.9M | 152 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #195 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.8 | $2.6M | 109 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 71 | #217 of 1,771 | 5 | 8.1 | $1.6M | 97 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #316 of 2,394 | 18 | 29.3 | $345K | 226 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 70 | #278 of 2,385 | 11 | 17.9 | $448K | 211 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #532 of 2,222 | 7 | 11.4 | $2.9M | 96 | 4 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #585 of 2,339 | 9 | 14.6 | $548K | 127 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 57 | #771 of 2,090 | 6 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 67 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #835 of 2,200 | 7 | 11.4 | $688K | 78 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 53 | #648 of 1,493 | 5 | 8.1 | $1.6M | 56 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,183 of 2,401 | 22 | 35.8 | $276K | 103 | 11 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 45 | #1,306 of 2,088 | 6 | 9.8 | $598K | 90 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 37 | #1,726 of 2,402 | 19 | 30.9 | $1.8M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,626 of 2,261 | 10 | 16.3 | $3.5M | 44 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 35 | #1,520 of 2,070 | 7 | 11.4 | $4.9M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,857 of 2,378 | 20 | 32.5 | $304K | 68 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 34 | #1,843 of 2,358 | 22 | 35.8 | $909K | 38 | 16 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $2.6M | 294 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $5.1M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.5M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | $1.6M | 158 | 3 |
| Real estate | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.5 | Index only | 492 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $6.8M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $742K | 74 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $3.4M | 271 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $288K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.2M | 92 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $5.3M | 111 | 4 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.9 | Index only | 521 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $1.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $15.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $6.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.6 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Henry County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.1M | $988 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20M | $3,254 | 125 |
| Food away from home | $20.5M | $3,338 | 82 |
| Groceries | $34.5M | $5,620 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.9M | $802 | 80 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.2M | $362 | 62 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $3.6M | $583 | 59 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.2M | $1,011 | 78 |
| Pets | $4.8M | $783 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10.3M | $1,682 | 82 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.2M | $2,791 | 143 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.9M | $2,584 | 86 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.2M | $1,329 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $85.3M | $13,873 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Henry County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,447+4.8% since 2020
- Households
- 6,147
- Median age
- 40.9
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 286 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 55
- Median household income
- $63,347+17.5% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,675
- Median home value
- $197,900
- Jobs located here
- 2,744
- Daytime population
- 10,899Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Henry County, KY growing?
Population estimates put Henry County at 16,447 people in 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,147 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 17.5%, before inflation.
How much do households in Henry County, KY spend?
Households in Henry County spend about $85.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $34.5M on groceries and $20.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Henry County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 143, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Henry County, KY?
Of the business types scored in Henry County, restaurants and cafes (79), sit-down restaurants (77) and insurance agencies (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #145 of 2,405 scored counties.
How does Henry County, KY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Henry County is $63,347, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $197,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (65% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 19 of the 56 business types have a score in Henry County, each ranked against other counties.
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