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Henderson

Illinois · 319 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,636. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

319
+9%since 1990
from 293 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,204 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,106 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.3
+36%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2052563073574081990201020202024Henderson
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,636
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,114
+36%since 1990
from $12,610 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
−54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $415 in 1990
US average: $602
89.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.1% in 1990
10.2% rent
1.9
+39%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(309)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(22)
7
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Henderson, Illinois?

Henderson, Illinois has about 319 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Illinois?

The typical household in Henderson, Illinois earns about $33,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Illinois expensive?

In Henderson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $65,500, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Illinois?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Illinois?

About 7.9% of people in Henderson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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