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Henderson

Texas · 13,271 residents · 11.951 sq mi
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Henderson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,964. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,271
+18%since 2000
from 11,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Henderson
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,964
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,735
+17%since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$802
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(6,549)
Black23%(3,052)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(3,154)
Asian0.7%(99)
Other3.6%(471)
Diversity Score81.1%(10,761)
Diversity Score
81
+27%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, Texas?

Henderson, Texas has about 13,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, Texas?

The typical household in Henderson, Texas earns about $50,964 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 $130,700, and the typical rent is about $802 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, Texas?

About 19.8% 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 8.5% 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 2,132 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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