Henderson city, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Henderson city, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Henderson city, Texas has a total population of 13,348, the 224th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $54,179, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Henderson city Quick Facts

Population 13,348

Median Household Income $54,179

Median Home Value $166,900

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.1%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

High School Graduation Rate 83.3%

Diversity Index 62/100

Population 13,348 224th of 1,800

Median Income $54,179 below average

Poverty Rate 14.2% 14% higher national

Median Home Value $166,900 average

How Henderson city Compares

Median Household Income

Henderson city

$54,179

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Henderson city

$166,900

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 26.3%

$50K-$100K 28.0%

$100K+ 28.0%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

44.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

24.8%

35-54

26.9%

55-74

21.3%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Henderson city Rankings in Texas

#224 Population of 1,800

#1033 Median Income of 1,800

#670 Education of 1,800

#719 Home Value of 1,800

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Cities Similar to Henderson city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Beeville city	13,518	$51,250	$96,400	9.8%	21.5%
Kilgore city	13,444	$58,141	$154,600	19.7%	19.6%
Hidalgo city	14,250	$53,667	$156,400	23.5%	24.6%
Levelland city	12,565	$51,847	$126,200	16.5%	13.8%
Forest Hill city	13,923	$59,653	$171,300	12.4%	15.1%

Population Overview

Henderson city is a small city located in Texas. The total population is 13,348. It ranks as the 224th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson city is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson city is $54,179. This is 29% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. The median home value is $166,900. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henderson city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.9% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Henderson city, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henderson city, Texas?

Henderson city, Texas has a population of 13,348 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Henderson city, TX?

The median household income in Henderson city is $54,179, which is 31% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson city, TX?

The poverty rate in Henderson city is 14.2%. This means approximately 1,516 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Henderson city, Texas?

Henderson city's population is 54.3% White, 18.9% Black, 21.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Henderson city, TX?

The median home value in Henderson city is $166,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Henderson city, Texas?

21.3% of adults (25+) in Henderson city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.