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Henderson

Illinois · 266 residents · 0.265 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−17%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,004 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
−5%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2052563073574081990201020202024Henderson
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,125
+35%since 2000
from $17,114 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(243)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score12.2%(32)
Diversity Score
12
+76%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Illinois?

Henderson, Illinois has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Illinois?

The typical household in Henderson, Illinois earns about $51,250 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Illinois?

About 12.4% 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 29.6% 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 27 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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