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Henderson

Texas · 13,496 residents (2025 est.) · 11.951 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,285. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $173,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,385
+19%since 2000
from 11,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,496 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Henderson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,285
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,766 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,101
+39%since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−4%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,700
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+48%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(7,295)
Black22.2%(2,506)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,330)
Asian0.5%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(7,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.1%(7,643)
Black18.9%(2,533)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(2,494)
Asian0.6%(75)
Other4.8%(640)
Diversity Score75.1%(10,057)
Diversity Score
75
+18%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 79.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 18.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Texas?

Henderson, Texas has about 13,385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Texas?

The typical household in Henderson, Texas earns about $61,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, Texas expensive?

In Henderson, Texas, the median home is worth about $173,700, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Texas?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, Texas?

About 14.9% of people in Henderson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,246 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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