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Henderson

Iowa · 185 residents · 0.133 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
+8%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−8%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931421912392881990201020202024Henderson
2024143
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,102
−44%since 2000
from $32,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,900
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−53%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Iowa?

Henderson, Iowa has about 185 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Iowa?

The typical household in Henderson, Iowa earns about $31,250 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 $40,900.

How educated are people in Henderson, Iowa?

About 9.7% 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 19.1% 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 26 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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