Henderson, Tennessee Population 2022
Henderson is a city located in Chester County Tennessee. Henderson has a 2020 population of 6,492. It is also the county seat of Chester County. Henderson is currently growing at a rate of 0.70% annually and its population has increased by 2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,320 in 2010.
The average household income in Henderson is $50,953 with a poverty rate of 25.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $712 per month, and the median house value is $95,200. The median age in Henderson is 27.6 years, 25.9 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
Henderson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hendersonwas:
- White: 75.60%
- Black or African American: 18.87%
- Two or more races: 2.26%
- Other race: 1.80%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,780 | 75.60% |
| Black or African American | 1,193 | 18.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.36% |
| Some Other Race | 114 | 1.80% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 2.26% |
Henderson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,905 | 2.64 | 60.2 |
| Married | 817 | 3.23 | 74.5 |
| Male | 146 | 2.99 | 66.4 |
| Female | 310 | 3.53 | 45.2 |
| Non Family | 632 | 1.38 | 47.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 132 | 3.71% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 482 | 13.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,119 | 31.49% |
| Some College | 780 | 21.95% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 484 | 13.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 10.75% |
Henderson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34 | 26 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 30 | 30 |
| White | 2,637 | 2,122 | 738 |
| Black | 776 | 745 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.01%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.65%.
$34,816
Average Earnings
$42,283
Average Male
$32,372
Average Female
Henderson Language by Age
Henderson Language
96.95% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.80% of the population.
Henderson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 167 | 114 | 68.26% |
| Multiple | 143 | 90 | 62.94% |
| Black | 1,121 | 408 | 36.40% |
| Asian | 65 | 16 | 24.62% |
| White | 3,510 | 627 | 17.86% |
| Other | 114 | NaN% |
25.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.91%
Male Poverty Rate
27.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Henderson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Hispanic, with 68.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.20%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.88%.
Henderson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Henderson Married by Age and Sex
Henderson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Henderson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 6.65% |
| Black | 47 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4.88% |
Henderson Veterans by Education
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.2%
Labor Force Participation
37.2%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.63%
Born in Henderson
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.47%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.43% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 69.63% having been born in Tennessee. 1.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,532 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 2,691 | 159 | 0.61% |
| 1970 | 3,581 | 890 | 2.90% |
| 1980 | 4,449 | 868 | 2.19% |
| 1990 | 4,760 | 311 | 0.68% |
| 2000 | 5,670 | 910 | 1.76% |
| 2010 | 6,320 | 650 | 1.09% |
| 2011 | 6,333 | 13 | 0.21% |
| 2012 | 6,276 | -57 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 6,257 | -19 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 6,287 | 30 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 6,241 | -46 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 6,238 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2017 | 6,275 | 37 | 0.59% |
| 2018 | 6,312 | 37 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 6,357 | 45 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 6,402 | 45 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 6,447 | 45 | 0.70% |
| 2022 | 6,492 | 45 | 0.70% |