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Henderson

Nevada · 317,610 residents · 120.523 sq mi
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Henderson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,430. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $341,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317,610
+81%since 2000
from 175,381 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,635 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+18%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K118K199K279K359K1990201020202024Henderson
2024332K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,430
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,796
+52%since 2000
from $26,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$341,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,360
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(186,109)
Black6.4%(20,288)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(56,964)
Asian9.1%(28,930)
Other5.8%(18,441)
Diversity Score73.9%(234,720)
Diversity Score
74
+81%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Nevada?

Henderson, Nevada has about 317,610 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Nevada?

The typical household in Henderson, Nevada earns about $75,430 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 $341,100, and the typical rent is about $1,360 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Nevada?

About 34.0% 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 8.0% 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 252,668 residents, a change of about 389 percent over that period.

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

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