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Henderson

Illinois · 255 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Henderson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,464. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−20%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+4%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052563073574081990201020202024Henderson
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,464
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,174
+30%since 2000
from $17,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.6
−17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(309)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(22)
Diversity Score24.3%(62)
Diversity Score
24
+251%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+108%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 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
2.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Illinois?

Henderson, Illinois has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Illinois?

The typical household in Henderson, Illinois earns about $54,464 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 $88,300.

How educated are people in Henderson, Illinois?

About 9.5% 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 4.0% of people in Henderson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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