Population 14,114 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henderson
Household size in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.12 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.23 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.55 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Henderson average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.12 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.7 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.2 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.4 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Henderson is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 29.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Henderson (13.5%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Henderson has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Colorado cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Henderson
Renters in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Henderson is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 19.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.8% of homes in Henderson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 10.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Henderson has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Colorado cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Henderson has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,404 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,449 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,672 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,290 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$887 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Henderson pays $2,290 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $887 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Henderson
Bachelor's degrees in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Henderson than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Henderson have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Denver area overall (92.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Henderson has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Henderson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 2.84 | 35.3 | 13.5% | 21.0% | 2.8% | 2003 | $2,290 | 26.8% | 89.9% | 2.7% |
| Commerce City | 3.05 | 35.4 | 12.7% | 21.9% | 4.3% | 2001 | $2,671 | 29.6% | 88.1% | 5.0% |
| Derby | 3.43 | 32.8 | 17.0% | 27.4% | 4.7% | 1962 | $1,670 | 15.3% | 63.9% | 4.9% |
| Thornton | 2.99 | 34.7 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,050 | 28.7% | 83.5% | 4.7% |
| Brighton | 3.17 | 36.2 | 9.9% | 19.5% | 3.3% | 2002 | $2,228 | 33.5% | 90.9% | 4.1% |
| Northglenn | 2.72 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 40.3% | 4.3% | 1984 | $1,993 | 29.2% | 89.6% | 3.3% |
| Welby | 2.79 | 35.4 | 14.9% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 1974 | $1,665 | 14.3% | 77.1% | 5.6% |
| Todd Creek | 3.17 | 43.3 | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 2000 | $2,354 | 40.1% | 89.9% | 4.2% |
| Federal Heights | 3.00 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 40.8% | 6.0% | 1989 | $1,616 | 13.0% | 66.6% | 7.5% |
| Sherrelwood | 2.90 | 32.9 | 13.5% | 27.6% | 5.3% | 1967 | $1,828 | 21.4% | 85.7% | 4.2% |
| North Washington | 1.74 | 50.5 | 11.1% | 44.0% | 27.1% | 1971 | $1,530 | 25.5% | 68.8% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Henderson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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