CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Henderson

Iowa · 144 residents · 0.133 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Omaha metro area
Compare
The short version

Henderson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,042. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−16%since 2000
from 171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+9%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931421912392881990201020202024Henderson
2024143
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,042
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,021
−35%since 2000
from $32,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Henderson on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
+30%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+5%since 2000
from 33.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Henderson

Manor
Pop 136
Juliette
Pop 128
Elk River
Pop 144
Acequia
Pop 134
Places similar to Henderson
Head to head

Compare Henderson to nearby cities

HENDERSON VS
Council Bluffs
Income$64,578+6%
Home value$171,800+132%
Population62,680+45652%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HENDERSON VS
Bellevue
Income$85,462+40%
Home value$247,000+234%
Population64,863+47245%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HENDERSON VS
La Vista
Income$81,961+34%
Home value$260,900+253%
Population16,543+11975%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HENDERSON VS
Omaha
Income$73,201+20%
Home value$245,500+232%
Population488,797+356686%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Iowa?

Henderson, Iowa has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Iowa?

The typical household in Henderson, Iowa earns about $61,042 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Iowa?

About 9.6% 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 4.7% 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 67 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Henderson with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →