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Henderson

West Virginia · 325 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,865. Population has fallen 40% since 1990, a loss of 220 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,700. The poverty rate of 33.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

325
−40%since 1990
from 545 in 1990
1990 – 2025
778 / sq mi
−40%since 1990
from 1,304 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+12%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1332453584705831990201020202024Henderson
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,865
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,152 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,170
+33%since 1990
from $7,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,700
−41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
72.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
27.6% rent
1.7
−35%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(545)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
48.2%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 12.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, West Virginia?

Henderson, West Virginia has about 325 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henderson, West Virginia?

The typical household in Henderson, West Virginia earns about $15,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, West Virginia expensive?

In Henderson, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $27,700, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, West Virginia?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, West Virginia?

About 33.4% of people in Henderson, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 220 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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