Henderson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Henderson County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Henderson County, Texas has a population of 83,658, the 49th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $63,955 and the median home value is $189,600. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Henderson County Quick Facts

Population 83,658

Median Household Income $63,955

Median Home Value $189,600

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 43.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%

High School Graduation 87.5%

Cities/Places 20

Population 83,658 49th of 254

Median Income $63,955 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 5.0%

Median Household Income

Henderson

$63,955

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Henderson

$189,600

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.4%

$25K-$50K 20.4%

$50K-$100K 30.5%

$100K+ 29.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

54.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.4%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

22.6%

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	13,013	$70,601	12.6%	$205,700
Gun Barrel City	6,408	$69,273	14.0%	$229,300
Chandler	3,397	$48,002	10.4%	$218,400
Tool	2,399	$71,964	12.6%	$163,700
Malakoff	2,227	$53,378	24.3%	$84,000
Brownsboro	1,479	$65,250	15.0%	$180,700
Frankston	1,270	$59,423	9.8%	$105,800
Berryville	1,176	$64,028	3.7%	$132,000
Eustace	1,167	$64,000	15.1%	$144,000
Log Cabin	913	N/A	13.3%	N/A
Trinidad	877	$48,984	19.4%	$106,700
Sunrise Shores	650	$37,462	3.1%	$52,300
Payne Springs	648	$42,841	20.4%	$170,200
Murchison	516	$56,750	24.8%	$134,400
Star Harbor	503	$95,536	8.6%	$310,700
Poynor	377	$69,167	8.2%	$186,000
Coffee City	283	$51,447	8.5%	$218,800
Enchanted Oaks	267	$106,250	5.3%	$354,500
Moore Station	233	$36,471	4.7%	$82,500
Caney City	135	$57,083	23.0%	N/A

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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. 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 35.5 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. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henderson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 83,658, making it the 49th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Henderson County?

The median household income in Henderson County is $63,955 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Henderson County, Texas?

Henderson County contains 20 Census-designated places.