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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Henderson

Louisiana · 1,531 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 $21,295. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,000. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,531
−1%since 1990
from 1,543 in 1990
1990 – 2025
512 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 516 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+15%since 1990
from 28.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Henderson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,295
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,907
+96%since 1990
from $7,084 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 28.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$438
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
90.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
9.9% rent
1.7
−24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,158)
Black8.6%(132)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian15.7%(243)
Diversity Score50.9%(785)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,102)
Black9.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian16.7%(256)
Diversity Score54.1%(829)
54
+6%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
49.1%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 38.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Louisiana?

Henderson, Louisiana has about 1,531 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Henderson, Louisiana earns about $21,295 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 $36,000, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Louisiana?

About 2.6% 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 29.5% of people in Henderson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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