Henderson, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 132, 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 Maryland, within Caroline County. The total population is 132. It ranks as the 473rd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson is 37.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 29.5% of the population under 18, Henderson has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson is $100,938. This is 3% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 36% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Henderson, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $75,800. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Henderson is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 35.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henderson is Hispanic or Latino, making up 74.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 23.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (74.2% vs 12.5%).

Education

3.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 26.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Henderson, Maryland 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 Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.