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Henderson

Nebraska · 1,097 residents (2025 est.) · 0.659 sq mi
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Henderson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,049
+6%since 2000
from 986 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,592 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,496 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−25%since 2000
from 50.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,097 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8649319981K1K1990201020202024Henderson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,044
+73%since 2000
from $19,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−3%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(981)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(938)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(73)
Diversity Score24.3%(255)
Diversity Score
24
+3099%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−8%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% 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
4.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Nebraska?

Henderson, Nebraska has about 1,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Henderson, Nebraska earns about $82,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Nebraska expensive?

In Henderson, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $154,800.

How educated are people in Henderson, Nebraska?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Nebraska?

About 10.3% of people in Henderson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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