Henderson is a town located in Lafayette Parish Louisiana. Henderson has a 2024 population of 1,590. Henderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,608 in 2020.
The average household income in Henderson is $59,183 with a poverty rate of 20.94%. The median age in Henderson is 32.4 years: 29.9 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Henderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 987 | 58.86% |
| Black or African American | 277 | 16.52% |
| Two or more races | 211 | 12.58% |
| Asian | 166 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 31 | 1.85% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 539 | 3.11 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Married | 303 | 3.57 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.09 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 72 | 4.08 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 44 | 3.84 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
80.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 151 | 14.26% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 3.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 2.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.66% |
| High School Graduate | 463 | 43.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 213 | 20.11% |
| Some College | 165 | 15.58% |
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 | 700 | 488 | 28 |
| Asian | 134 | 67 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 94 | 88 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,875 | $44,833 | $18,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,788 | $34,519 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,488 | $34,135 | $19,821 |
| Some College | $31,613 | $31,541 | $31,776 |
$31,488
Average Earnings
$34,135
Average Male
$19,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.78% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 33.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 146 | 16.65% |
| Black | 277 | 116 | 41.88% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 70 | 29.79% |
| Other | 31 | 31 | 100% |
| Multiple | 211 | 24 | 11.37% |
| Asian | 166 | 8 | 4.82% |
20.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
22%
Male Poverty Rate
19.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Asian, with 4.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.67% |
| High School | 14.69% |
| Some College | 5.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.95% |
| Female Employed | 16.6% |
| Male Employed | 10.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,393 | $68,750 |
| Households | $39,635 | $59,183 |
| Married Families | $50,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,212 | $22,971 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
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
33
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 20 | 20.41% |
| White | 10 | 1.2% |
| Native American | 3 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
80.56%
Born in Henderson
84.68%
Native Born
15.32%
Foreign Born
7.27%
Non Citizen
8.05%
Naturalized
84.68% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 80.56% having been born in Louisiana. 7.27% 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 | 1,569 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2028 | 1,573 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,577 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 1,582 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,586 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,590 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,595 | -9 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 1,604 | -4 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 1,608 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,608 | -189 | -10.52% |
| 2019 | 1,797 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 1,795 | -9 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 1,804 | 23 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 1,781 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,778 | 25 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 1,753 | 16 | 0.92% |
| 2013 | 1,737 | 16 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 1,721 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,721 | 27 | 1.59% |
| 2010 | 1,694 | 0 | 0% |