Henderson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henderson County is located in Texas with a total population of 83,658. It is the 49th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henderson County is 43.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henderson County is $63,955. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 19% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $189,600. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% 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 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.2% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.3%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 87.5%.