Henderson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Henderson County, Texas has a population of 84,862, the 48th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $65,179 and the median home value is $211,300. The poverty rate is 14.7%.

Henderson County Quick Facts

Population 84,862

Median Household Income $65,17990% MOE ±$3,668

Median Home Value $211,30090% MOE ±$7,572

Poverty Rate 14.7%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.9%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 43.8 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.8%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.7%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.1%

Cities/Places 20

Population 84,862 48th of 254

Median Income $65,179 17% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.7%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Henderson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	81,070	84,862	+4.7%
Median household income	$58,280	$65,179	+11.8%
Median home value¹	$133,532	$211,300	+58.2%
Median gross rent	$966	$1,048	+8.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Henderson

$65,179

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henderson

$211,300

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 30.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

8.2%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%

Renter 22.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,048/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

22.7%

55-74

27.8%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henderson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Athens	13,200	$67,984	12.7%	$210,800
Gun Barrel City	6,570	$71,310	16.2%	$237,300
Chandler	3,518	$49,573	14.0%	$246,300
Tool	2,367	$71,333	17.3%	$213,300
Malakoff	2,045	$56,719	20.5%	$83,800
Brownsboro	1,658	$62,250	15.4%	$197,800
Payne Springs	1,201	$63,145	12.6%	$233,200
Berryville	1,184	$68,194	7.2%	$137,100
Frankston	1,088	$56,667	9.5%	$103,700
Eustace	1,039	$68,250	12.9%	$192,900
Log Cabin	998	$53,438	9.7%	N/A
Trinidad	806	$50,333	21.9%	$146,900
Sunrise Shores	607	$72,500	3.3%	N/A
Murchison	568	$56,908	21.3%	$162,500
Star Harbor	470	$107,083	5.1%	$342,500
Poynor	467	$86,750	11.6%	$179,700
Enchanted Oaks	269	$79,250	6.3%	$415,200
Coffee City	266	$55,625	7.1%	$237,000
Caney City	192	$73,125	18.8%	N/A
Moore Station	155	$36,979	6.5%	$101,800

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Population Overview

Henderson County is located in Texas with a total population of 84,862. It is the 48th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson County is 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson County is $65,179. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $211,300. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henderson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.8%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henderson County, Texas?

Henderson County has a population of 84,862, making it the 48th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Henderson County?

The median household income in Henderson County is $65,179 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.

How many cities are in Henderson County, Texas?

Henderson County contains 20 Census-designated places.