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Henderson

Georgia · 2,178 residents · 1.736 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $257,000. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,178
−2%since 2019
from 2,219 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,255 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
33.1
+6%since 2019
from 31.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024Henderson
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,820
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $57,063 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$35,015
+20%since 2019
from $29,283 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
22.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information49.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$257,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,157
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,101 in 2019
US average: $1,124
43.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
57.0% rent
4.6
+45%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,338)
Black24%(532)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(123)
Asian8.3%(185)
Other1.8%(41)
Diversity Score71.1%(1,577)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(1,039)
Black33.2%(724)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(168)
Asian6.7%(147)
Other1%(21)
Diversity Score78.1%(1,700)
78
+10%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
13.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
−14%since 2019
from 31.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
88.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
75.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
27.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2019
from 42.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
49.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
26.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Henderson, Georgia?

Henderson, Georgia has about 2,178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Georgia?

The typical household in Henderson, Georgia earns about $55,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Georgia expensive?

In Henderson, Georgia, the median home is worth about $257,000, and the typical rent is about $1,157 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Georgia?

About 45.9% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Georgia?

About 22.0% of people in Henderson, Georgia 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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