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Henderson

West Virginia · 271 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 $16,771. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,600. The poverty rate of 50.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−17%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
648 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1332453584705831990201020202024Henderson
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,771
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,336
+11%since 2000
from $10,170 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
50.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.5%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+141%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(257)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.8%(5)
Other2.5%(7)
Diversity Score14.7%(40)
Diversity Score
15
+1776%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
42.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, West Virginia?

Henderson, West Virginia has about 271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson, West Virginia earns about $16,771 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, West Virginia?

About 2.7% 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 50.9% 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 274 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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