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Henderson

Iowa · 137 residents (2025 est.) · 0.133 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $77,500. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
−16%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−7%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:137 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
931421912392881990201020202024Henderson
2024143
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,157
+3%since 2000
from $32,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+9%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−40%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+2%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Iowa?

Henderson, Iowa has about 143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Iowa?

The typical household in Henderson, Iowa earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Iowa expensive?

In Henderson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,500.

How educated are people in Henderson, Iowa?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Iowa?

About 25.4% of people in Henderson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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