Henderson is a CDP located in Chatham County Georgia. Henderson has a 2024 population of 3,231. Henderson is currently growing at a rate of 3.62% annually and its population has increased by 19.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,694 in 2020.
The average household income in Henderson is $89,226 with a poverty rate of 27.62%. The median age in Henderson is 40.3 years: 40.6 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Henderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,449 | 48.22% |
| Black or African American | 1,090 | 36.27% |
| Asian | 343 | 11.41% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 4.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,274 | 2.36 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 685 | 2.58 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 369 | 1.2 | 16.8 | 83.2 |
| Female | 203 | 3.73 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 17 | 2.29 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 8.28% |
| Associates Degree | 237 | 10.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 665 | 29.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 476 | 21.41% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 13.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.3% |
| Some College | 335 | 15.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,310 | 1,241 | 771 |
| Black | 593 | 449 | 250 |
| Asian | 304 | 304 | 120 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $68,198 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,554 | $82,945 | $38,634 |
| High School Graduate | $24,946 | $24,946 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,942 | $0 | $34,538 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,942
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$34,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.44% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 22.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,090 | 554 | 50.83% |
| Asian | 343 | 196 | 57.14% |
| White | 1,449 | 80 | 5.52% |
27.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.39%
Male Poverty Rate
25.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Asian, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is White, with 5.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 60.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.87% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,691 | $98,383 |
| Households | $69,646 | $89,226 |
| Married Families | $125,501 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,930 | $65,948 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 179 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 163 | 29.16% |
| White | 39 | 2.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
34.31%
Born in Henderson
81.96%
Native Born
18.04%
Foreign Born
4.46%
Non Citizen
13.58%
Naturalized
81.96% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 34.31% having been born in Georgia. 4.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,231 | 113 | 3.62% |
| 2023 | 3,118 | 113 | 3.76% |
| 2022 | 3,005 | 276 | 10.11% |
| 2021 | 2,729 | 35 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 2,694 | 475 | 21.41% |
| 2019 | 2,219 | 366 | 19.75% |
| 2018 | 1,853 | 255 | 15.96% |
| 2017 | 1,598 | -83 | -4.94% |
| 2016 | 1,681 | -205 | -10.87% |
| 2015 | 1,886 | 182 | 10.68% |
| 2014 | 1,704 | -344 | -16.8% |
| 2013 | 2,048 | -267 | -11.53% |
| 2012 | 2,315 | -32 | -1.36% |
| 2011 | 2,347 | 700 | 42.5% |
| 2010 | 1,647 | 0 | 0% |