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Henderson

Nebraska · 986 residents · 0.659 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,321. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,600. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

986
−1%since 1990
from 997 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,496 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,513 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
50.4
+5%since 1990
from 47.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8649319981K1K1990201020202024Henderson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,321
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,689
+53%since 1990
from $12,902 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $271 in 1990
US average: $602
81.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
18.2% rent
1.9
+11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(990)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score1.7%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(981)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score0.8%(7)
1
−56%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.2 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, Nebraska?

Henderson, Nebraska has about 986 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Nebraska?

The typical household in Henderson, Nebraska earns about $37,321 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 $71,600, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Nebraska?

About 16.3% 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 5.7% of people in Henderson, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 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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