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Henderson

County:
Rusk County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
11.951
State:
Texas

Henderson is a city located in Rusk County, Texas. Henderson has a 2026 population of 13,593. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. Henderson is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,269 in 2020.

The median household income in Henderson is $61,285 with a poverty rate of 14.88%. The median age in Henderson is 37.1 years: 36.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.7 males.

13.6K
Total Population
1,137
Density (mi²)
54 0.4%
Growth

Henderson Population

Henderson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202613,593540.4%
202513,539540.4%
202413,485-19-0.14%
202313,504920.69%
202213,4121130.85%
202113,299240.18%
202013,2691461.11%
201913,123-5-0.04%
201813,128-44-0.33%
201713,172-81-0.61%
201613,253-27-0.2%
201513,280-140-1.04%
201413,420-111-0.82%
201313,531-151-1.1%
201213,68200%
201113,682200.15%
201013,662-50-0.36%
200011,2731341.2%
199011,139-334-2.91%
198011,4731,28612.62%
197010,1875215.39%
19609,6662,83341.46%
19506,8333966.15%
19406,4373,505119.54%
19302,93200%

Median Age

Overall: 37.1 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.3 years

Henderson Adults

There are 10,639 adults, (2,190 of whom are seniors) in Henderson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,984 (44.7%)
Male: 7,401 (55.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Henderson includes 63.21% White, 18.92% Black or African American, 3.85% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,46163.21%
Black or African American2,53318.92%
Two or more races1,79913.44%
Other race5153.85%
Asian750.56%
Native American20.01%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,1618.67%
White8186.11%
Other race5153.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,64357.1%
Black or African American2,53318.92%
Two or more races6384.77%
Asian750.56%
Native American20.01%

Henderson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Henderson 's average per capita income is $38,988. Household income levels show a median of $61,285. The poverty rate stands at 14.88%.

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$96,122-
Families$68,731$89,326
Households$61,285$80,484
Non Families$42,356$57,271

$38,988

Average Income

$61,285

Median Household Income

14.88%

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)