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Henderson

Nevada · 257,729 residents · 120.523 sq mi
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Henderson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,039. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257,729
+47%since 2000
from 175,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,138 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K118K199K279K359K1990201020202024Henderson
2024332K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,039
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,949 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,050
+31%since 2000
from $26,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+69%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(137,174)
Black3.6%(6,376)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(18,785)
Asian3.9%(6,838)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(71,717)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(177,039)
Black4.8%(12,471)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(38,377)
Asian7.1%(18,172)
Other3.8%(9,694)
Diversity Score61.2%(157,679)
Diversity Score
61
+50%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson, Nevada has about 257,729 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Nevada?

The typical household in Henderson, Nevada earns about $68,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Nevada expensive?

In Henderson, Nevada, the median home is worth about $311,600, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Nevada?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Nevada?

About 7.3% of people in Henderson, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 192,787 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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