Population 84,862 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henderson County
Household size in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Henderson County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Henderson County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, in line with the national trend.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Henderson County (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Texas as a whole (12.9%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell.
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 County
Renters in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Henderson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 56.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.4% of the housing in Henderson County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Henderson County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $693 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $807 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,067 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$374 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Henderson County costs $1,067 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $374 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 County
Bachelor's degrees in Henderson County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Henderson County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Henderson County have finished high school as nationally: 88.0%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%). The share with a diploma is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 County
| Period | Henderson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Henderson County is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 17.4% | 1989 | $1,067 | 20.3% | 88.0% | 4.9% |
| Smith County | 2.94 | 38.7 | 13.1% | 31.2% | 17.3% | 1986 | $1,291 | 28.5% | 88.4% | 4.1% |
| Rusk County | 2.68 | 40.1 | 10.0% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,033 | 18.1% | 84.9% | 4.3% |
| Panola County | 2.52 | 42.1 | 10.0% | 20.1% | 18.0% | 1985 | $891 | 17.5% | 86.2% | 2.6% |
| Somervell County | 2.54 | 44.3 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 7.7% | 1993 | $770 | 28.8% | 92.0% | 3.9% |
| De Soto Parish | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 18.0% | 1989 | $737 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| Erath County | 2.42 | 33.2 | 8.7% | 36.9% | 10.1% | 1990 | $1,243 | 28.9% | 88.6% | 6.1% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| Eastland County | 2.45 | 40.0 | 11.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1966 | $866 | 23.2% | 83.0% | 4.3% |
| Jackson Parish | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 1979 | $799 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| Callahan County | 2.74 | 43.6 | 8.0% | 19.1% | 19.6% | 1978 | $791 | 25.1% | 92.8% | 4.8% |
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 County. 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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