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Henderson

County:
Chester County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.805
State:
Tennessee

Henderson is a city located in Chester County, Tennessee. Henderson has a 2026 population of 6,610. It is also the county seat of Chester County. Henderson is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,336 in 2020.

The median household income in Henderson is $45,938 with a poverty rate of 24.07%. The median age in Henderson is 28.1 years: 27.1 years for males, and 28.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.2 males.

6.6K
Total Population
847
Density (mi²)
46 0.7%
Growth

Henderson Population

Henderson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,610460.7%
20256,564450.69%
20246,519610.94%
20236,458430.67%
20226,415610.96%
20216,354340.54%
20206,336-23-0.36%
20196,359380.6%
20186,321470.75%
20176,274380.61%
20166,236-5-0.08%
20156,241-46-0.73%
20146,287290.46%
20136,258-19-0.3%
20126,277-53-0.84%
20116,330100.16%
20106,320110.17%
20005,67091019.12%
19904,7603116.99%
19804,44986824.24%
19703,58189033.07%
19602,6911596.28%
19502,53200%

Median Age

Overall: 28.1 years
Female: 28.6 years
Male: 27.1 years

Henderson Adults

There are 4,936 adults, (925 of whom are seniors) in Henderson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,461 (54%)
Male: 2,950 (46%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Henderson includes 75.93% White, 18.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,86875.93%
Black or African American1,15618.03%
Two or more races2654.13%
Other race641%
Native American290.45%
Asian290.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1171.82%
White1061.65%
Other race300.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,76274.28%
Black or African American1,15618.03%
Two or more races1482.31%
Other race340.53%
Native American290.45%
Asian290.45%

Henderson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Henderson 's average per capita income is $42,787. Household income levels show a median of $45,938. The poverty rate stands at 24.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$81,534-
Families$60,852$64,783
Households$45,938$59,181
Non Families$30,313$40,075

$42,787

Average Income

$45,938

Median Household Income

24.07%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)