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Henderson

West Virginia · 228 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 $20,179. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 97 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 58% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−30%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1332453584705831990201020202024Henderson
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,179
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,578
−6%since 2000
from $10,170 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance21.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(221)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+184%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 37.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, West Virginia?

Henderson, West Virginia has about 228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson, West Virginia earns about $20,179 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 $48,900, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, West Virginia?

About 10.4% 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 47.2% 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 317 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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