State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,098.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.11% (-15)
Growth Since 2010
-4.29% (-588)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Henderson, Texas Population 2021
13,124
Henderson is a city located in Rusk County Texas. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. With a 2020 population of 13,124, it is the 202nd largest city in Texas and the 2551st largest city in the United States . Henderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,712 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Henderson has a population density of 1,098 people per square mile.
The average household income in Henderson is $62,745 with a poverty rate of 10.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $739 per month, and the median house value is $121,600. 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: 69.71%
- Black or African American: 23.43%
- Other race: 3.50%
- Two or more races: 2.14%
- Asian: 1.05%
- Native American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Henderson, Texas is 13,124 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,124.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,712.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,228 | 69.71% |
| Black or African American | 3,102 | 23.43% |
| Some Other Race | 463 | 3.50% |
| Two or More Races | 283 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 139 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.17% |
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Henderson Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,917 | 2.74 | 65.6 |
| Married | 1,900 | 3.47 | 84.1 |
| Non Family | 1,244 | 1.21 | 52.4 |
| Female | 626 | 3.32 | 43.9 |
| Male | 147 | 3.64 | 29.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 661 | 7.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,299 | 15.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,589 | 30.74% |
| Some College | 1,938 | 23.01% |
| Associates Degree | 622 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 789 | 9.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 524 | 6.22% |
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Henderson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,689 | 4,119 | 956 |
| Black | 1,838 | 1,506 | 151 |
| Hispanic | 1,654 | 650 | 107 |
| Other Race | 206 | 70 | |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 101 | 56 |
| Asian | 77 | 47 | 38 |
| Native American | 22 | 14 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.35%.
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$31,010
Average Earnings
$32,792
Average Male
$25,202
Average Female
Henderson Language by Age
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Henderson Language
77.75% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 22.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.88% of the population.
Henderson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,585 | 556 | 9.96% |
| Black | 2,277 | 358 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 2,392 | 227 | 9.49% |
| Multiple | 201 | 23 | 11.44% |
10.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.55%
Male Poverty Rate
12.24%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Henderson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Black, with 15.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Hispanic, with 9.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.91%.
Henderson Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Henderson Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Henderson Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 398 | 5.55% |
| Black | 180 | 7.84% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.83% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.26% |
Henderson Veterans by Education
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5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
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45.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.9%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.65%
Born in Henderson
89.25%
Native Born
10.75%
Foreign Born
6.82%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.25% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 74.65% having been born in Texas. 6.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,124 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 13,139 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 13,154 | -15 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 13,169 | -50 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 13,219 | -81 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 13,300 | -31 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 13,331 | -141 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 13,472 | -112 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 13,584 | -153 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 13,737 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 13,737 | 20 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 13,717 | 2,444 | 1.98% |
| 2000 | 11,273 | 134 | 0.12% |
| 1990 | 11,139 | -334 | -0.30% |
| 1980 | 11,473 | 1,286 | 1.20% |
| 1970 | 10,187 | 521 | 0.53% |
| 1960 | 9,666 | 2,833 | 3.53% |
| 1950 | 6,833 | 396 | 0.60% |
| 1940 | 6,437 | 3,505 | 8.18% |
| 1930 | 2,932 | 0.00% |