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Henderson

Arkansas · 309 residents · 7.35 sq mi
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With 309 people, Henderson is a city in Arkansas. At a median age of 57.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 97% of the housing stock. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Median household income is $36,904, under the $66,278 national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

309
−17%vs 2021
vs 372 in 2021
2020 – 2024
57.9
−19%vs 2021
vs 71.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Land area
7.35 sq mi
Population, 20202024
29134640245751320202024Henderson
2024415
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.3%(4)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.2%(13)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.3%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 346.5%(20)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.1%(28)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.2%(44)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6427.8%(86)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.8%(52)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8410.7%(33)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,904
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $38,207 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$28,906
−2%vs 2021
vs $29,543 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 19.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
9.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$162,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $167,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
97.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 97.1% in 2021
3.0% rent
1.65 people
+7%vs 2021
vs 1.54 people in 2021
US average: 2.61
4.4
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 4.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(372)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American49.9%(213)
English26.5%(113)
Irish20.4%(87)
German11.7%(50)
French4.9%(21)
Italian3.3%(14)
Greek2.3%(10)
Polish2.3%(10)
Swedish2.1%(9)
Welsh2.1%(9)
Section 05

Education

19.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+14.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
2.6%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
US average: 26.9
71.7%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
6.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.7%
+10.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
41.7%
+28.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 73.3%
32.7%
−18.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

30.7%
−7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.6% in 2021
69.3%
+7.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.4% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
62.2%
US average: 91.9%
86.7%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(31)
Married63.7%(107)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17.9%(30)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(36)
Married43.9%(105)
Widowed31.4%(75)
Divorced9.6%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
42.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
32.3%
US average: 13.7%
57.1%
US average: 17.6%
13.8%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
2.1%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
76.6%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
63.9%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)29%(9)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era32.3%(10)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 31 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Arkansas?

Henderson, Arkansas has about 309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Arkansas?

The typical household in Henderson, Arkansas earns about $36,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Arkansas expensive?

In Henderson, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $162,000.

How educated are people in Henderson, Arkansas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Arkansas?

About 9.1% of people in Henderson, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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