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Henderson

Louisiana · 1,594 residents (2025 est.) · 2.988 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,800. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,779
+16%since 2000
from 1,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−2%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,594 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Henderson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,802
+71%since 2000
from $13,907 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+3%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing12%
US avg: 2.2%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,102)
Black9.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian16.7%(256)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(829)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(957)
Black5.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(493)
Asian9.1%(161)
Other3.7%(65)
Diversity Score77.6%(1,381)
Diversity Score
78
+43%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
−46.8 ptssince 2013
from 66.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 46.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
28.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2016
from 18.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Louisiana?

Henderson, Louisiana has about 1,779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Henderson, Louisiana earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Louisiana expensive?

In Henderson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $93,800, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Louisiana?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Louisiana?

About 12.9% of people in Henderson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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