Hendron, Kentucky Facts
| Area | 5.2 mi² |
| Population | 5,122 |
| Male Population | 2,436 (47.6%) |
| Female Population | 2,686 (52.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.8% |
| Median Age | 42.9 years (Male: 40.4, Female: 45.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $45,550 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.03950, -88.62922 |
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Hendron, Kentucky Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,251 | 4,058 | 4,752 | 4,694 | 5,122 | 5,277 | 5,443 |
| Population Density | 629.5 / mi² | 785.8 / mi² | 920.2 / mi² | 909 / mi² | 991.8 / mi² | 1,021.9 / mi² | 1,054 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridHendron, Kentucky Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendron, Kentucky | +57.6% | +26.2% | +7.8% |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hendron, Kentucky Median Age
Median Age: 42.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendron, Kentucky | 42.9 yrs | 45.3 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Kentucky | 38 yrs | 39.3 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Hendron, Kentucky Population Density
Population Density: 992 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendron, Kentucky | 5,122 | 5.16 sq mi | 992 / mi² |
| Kentucky | 4.5 million | 40,407.8 sq mi | 111 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Hendron, Kentucky Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Hendron, Kentucky Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $34,743 | $33,542 | $39,480 | $41,411 | $43,025 | $44,603 | $42,684 | $45,550 |
| Total GDP | $921M | $930.4M | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.3B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Hendron, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendron, Kentucky | 91,878 tn | 17.94 tn | 17,791.7 tons/mi² |
| Kentucky | 80,701,118 tn | 18.06 tn | 1,997.2 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Hendron, Kentucky CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 91,878 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 17,791.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16/17 | 10:21 AM | 3.26 | 47.6 km | 9,070 m | 9km W of Bardwell, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/19/17 | 2:25 PM | 3.16 | 47.8 km | 12,220 m | 10km W of Bardwell, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 3/15/17 | 4:51 PM | 3.59 | 47.3 km | 8,390 m | 9km SSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 5/1/16 | 6:12 AM | 3.5 | 37.3 km | 16,260 m | 15km N of La Center, Kentucky | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/12 | 9:58 AM | 3.9 | 73 km | 7,810 m | 8km SW of Charleston, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/11 | 3:02 AM | 3.1 | 44.8 km | 0 m | Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/10 | 7:37 PM | 3.7 | 70.5 km | 8,200 m | 2km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/06 | 5:42 PM | 3 | 59.7 km | 6,160 m | 6km S of Goreville, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/06 | 9:48 PM | 3.6 | 91 km | 7,310 m | 3km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 6/27/05 | 3:46 PM | 3 | 96.2 km | 9,640 m | 16km SSW of Murphysboro, Illinois | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Hendron, Kentucky
Hendron is a census-designated place (CDP) in McCracken County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 4,687 at the 2010 census, an increase from 4,239 in 2000. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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