Henderson, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 415, Henderson's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Henderson is a small community located in Arkansas, within Baxter County. The total population is 415. It ranks as the 333rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson is 71.2 years. This is 85% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. Only 1.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 30.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson is $43,767. This is 28% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 58% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 14.1%. This is 185% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $188,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $188,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Henderson was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Henderson in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Henderson, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.