Henderson is a city located in Rusk County Texas. Henderson has a 2024 population of 13,530. It is also the county seat of Rusk County. Henderson is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,265 in 2020.
The average household income in Henderson is $82,255 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median age in Henderson is 37.2 years: 37 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Henderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,588 | 64.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,524 | 18.91% |
| Two or more races | 1,785 | 13.37% |
| Other race | 415 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,189 | 2.52 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Married | 1,919 | 3.31 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 1,378 | 1.19 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 827 | 2.78 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Male | 65 | 4.06 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 916 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 701 | 7.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,099 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 909 | 9.64% |
| High School Graduate | 3,046 | 32.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 657 | 6.96% |
| Some College | 2,105 | 22.32% |
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 | 5,440 | 4,877 | 1,696 |
| Black | 1,957 | 1,717 | 163 |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 923 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 1,015 | 687 | 102 |
| Other Race | 257 | 195 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 12 | 4 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 31.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,518 | $67,308 | $44,878 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,855 | $0 | $57,872 |
| High School Graduate | $23,493 | $23,259 | $23,790 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,160 | $0 | $12,105 |
| Overall | $35,366 | $43,357 | $28,396 |
| Some College | $38,369 | $54,161 | $29,349 |
$35,366
Average Earnings
$43,357
Average Male
$28,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.77% of Henderson residents speak only English, while 16.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,205 | 568 | 25.76% |
| White | 6,140 | 527 | 8.58% |
| Black | 1,732 | 281 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 1,228 | 278 | 22.64% |
| Other | 388 | 60 | 15.46% |
14.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.24%
Male Poverty Rate
14.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Henderson is Hispanic, with 25.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Henderson is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.4% |
| High School | 22.96% |
| Some College | 8.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.07% |
| Male Employed | 14.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.25% |
| Female Employed | 6.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,998 | $92,616 |
| Households | $54,179 | $82,255 |
| Married Families | $93,450 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,702 | $56,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
735
Number of Veterans
616
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 268 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| Vietnam | 147 |
| World War II | 79 |
| Korea | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 289 |
| 75+ | 247 |
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 8.04% |
| Black | 139 | 6.56% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 6.02% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.14% |
| Other Race | 9 | 3.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
74.36%
Born in Henderson
91.63%
Native Born
8.37%
Foreign Born
5.1%
Non Citizen
3.27%
Naturalized
91.63% of Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 74.36% having been born in Texas. 5.1% 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 | 13,862 | 67 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 13,795 | 66 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 13,729 | 66 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 13,663 | 67 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 13,596 | 66 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 13,530 | 66 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 13,464 | 82 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 13,382 | 90 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 13,292 | 27 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 13,265 | 142 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 13,123 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 13,128 | -44 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 13,172 | -81 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 13,253 | -27 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 13,280 | -140 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 13,420 | -111 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 13,531 | -151 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 13,682 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 13,682 | 20 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 13,662 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,273 | 134 | 1.2% |
| 1990 | 11,139 | -334 | -2.91% |
| 1980 | 11,473 | 1,286 | 12.62% |
| 1970 | 10,187 | 521 | 5.39% |
| 1960 | 9,666 | 2,833 | 41.46% |
| 1950 | 6,833 | 396 | 6.15% |
| 1940 | 6,437 | 3,505 | 119.54% |
| 1930 | 2,932 | -10,930 | -78.85% |