Henderson is a village located in Knox County Illinois. Henderson has a 2024 population of 253. Henderson is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 263 in 2020.
The average household income in Henderson is $61,503 with a poverty rate of 29.92%. The median age in Henderson is 36 years: 21.1 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Henderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 83.46% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 9.45% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 3 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108 | 2.35 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 46 | 1.17 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 42 | 2.81 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Female | 17 | 4.29 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
| Male | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 10.14% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 18.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 2.17% |
| High School Graduate | 42 | 30.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 7.25% |
| Some College | 25 | 18.12% |
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 | 125 | 110 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,438 | $0 | $68,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $30,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,750 | $64,375 | $23,750 |
| Some College | $56,250 | $76,250 | $0 |
$33,750
Average Earnings
$64,375
Average Male
$23,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.32% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 4.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 198 | 58 | 29.29% |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
29.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.04%
Male Poverty Rate
17.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Hispanic, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.17% |
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 4.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Female Employed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,833 | $76,029 |
| Households | $55,000 | $61,503 |
| Married Families | $89,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,250 | $41,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 9.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
74.8%
Born in Henderson
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
96.85% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 74.8% having been born in Illinois. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 241 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2028 | 244 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 246 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 248 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2025 | 251 | -2 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 253 | -3 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 256 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 257 | -4 | -1.53% |
| 2021 | 261 | -2 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 263 | 19 | 7.79% |
| 2019 | 244 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 246 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 249 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 250 | -2 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 252 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 255 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 255 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 256 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 258 | -1 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 259 | 0 | 0% |