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Henderson

Louisiana · 1,674 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 $36,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $57,600. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,674
+9%since 2000
from 1,531 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Henderson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,538
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,295 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,849
+7%since 2000
from $13,907 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−60.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(1,142)
Black11.2%(188)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(155)
Asian9.1%(152)
Other4.2%(70)
Diversity Score65.3%(1,093)
Diversity Score
65
+21%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.9%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Louisiana?

Henderson, Louisiana has about 1,674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Henderson, Louisiana earns about $36,538 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 $57,600, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Louisiana?

About 5.6% 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 26.3% 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 131 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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