Henderson, Texas Population 2022
Henderson is a city located in Rusk County Texas. Henderson has a 2020 population of 13,183. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. Henderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -0.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,271 in 2010.
The average household income in Henderson is $62,745 with a poverty rate of 8.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $802 per month, and the median house value is $130,700. The median age in Henderson is 34.4 years, 34.9 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
Henderson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hendersonwas:
- White: 69.03%
- Black or African American: 21.11%
- Two or more races: 5.58%
- Other race: 3.48%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.13%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,074 | 69.03% |
| Black or African American | 2,775 | 21.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.67% |
| Some Other Race | 457 | 3.48% |
| Two or More Races | 734 | 5.58% |
Henderson Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,968 | 2.68 | 65 |
| Married | 1,825 | 3.55 | 84.4 |
| Male | 116 | 3.86 | 26.7 |
| Female | 811 | 2.73 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 1,216 | 1.23 | 62.2 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 651 | 7.53% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,046 | 12.10% |
| High School Graduate | 2,731 | 31.59% |
| Some College | 1,729 | 20.00% |
| Associates Degree | 778 | 9.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 852 | 9.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 858 | 9.92% |
Henderson Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 46 | 32 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 212 | 94 |
| White | 5,079 | 4,634 | 1,319 |
| Native American | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| Black | 1,814 | 1,485 | 221 |
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 613 | 77 |
| Other Race | 194 | 108 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
$35,738
Average Earnings
$41,045
Average Male
$26,194
Average Female
Henderson Language by Age
Henderson Language
80.40% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 19.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.87% of the population.
Henderson Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,937 | 270 | 13.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 242 | 10.70% |
| Multiple | 537 | 32 | 5.96% |
| White | 5,881 | 348 | 5.92% |
| Other | NaN% |
8.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
9.65%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Henderson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Black, with 13.94% 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 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.62%.
Henderson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Henderson Married by Age and Sex
Henderson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Henderson Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 6.62% |
| Black | 156 | 7.27% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.89% |
Henderson Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
74.70%
Born in Henderson
89.85%
Native Born
10.15%
Foreign Born
6.34%
Non Citizen
3.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.85% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 74.70% having been born in Texas. 6.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,932 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 6,437 | 3,505 | 8.18% |
| 1950 | 6,833 | 396 | 0.60% |
| 1960 | 9,666 | 2,833 | 3.53% |
| 1970 | 10,187 | 521 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 11,473 | 1,286 | 1.20% |
| 1990 | 11,139 | -334 | -0.30% |
| 2000 | 11,273 | 134 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 13,712 | 2,439 | 1.98% |
| 2011 | 13,668 | -44 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 13,624 | -44 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 13,580 | -44 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 13,536 | -44 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 13,492 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 13,448 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 13,404 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 13,360 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 13,316 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 13,271 | -45 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 13,227 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 13,183 | -44 | -0.33% |