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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Henderson

Louisiana · 1,543 residents · 2.988 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,300. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,543
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
516 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.7
−13%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Henderson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,295 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,084
−49%vs 2000
vs $13,907 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$331
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $438 in 2000
US average: $450
86.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.1% in 2000
14.0% rent
2.2
+31%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,158)
Black8.6%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian15.7%(243)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score50.9%(785)
51
−6%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
38.8%
−10.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Henderson, Louisiana?

Henderson, Louisiana has about 1,543 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Henderson, Louisiana earns about $16,875 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 $37,300, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Louisiana?

About 2.1% 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 28.5% of people in Henderson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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