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Henderson

Tennessee · 6,308 residents · 7.805 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,200. At a median age of 28.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,308
+11%since 2000
from 5,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 726 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.3
+4%since 2000
from 27.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Henderson
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,722
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,499
−1%since 2000
from $16,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,493)
Black17.8%(1,012)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(86)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.8%(2,316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(4,668)
Black16.7%(1,051)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(223)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other2.4%(150)
Diversity Score48.7%(3,074)
Diversity Score
49
+19%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Tennessee?

Henderson, Tennessee has about 6,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Tennessee?

The typical household in Henderson, Tennessee earns about $42,722 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Tennessee expensive?

In Henderson, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Tennessee?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Tennessee?

About 25.1% of people in Henderson, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,548 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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