Population 15,145 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Henderson
Household size in West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.67 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.03 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in West Henderson run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Henderson as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 39.8 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 40.6 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 42.1 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +3.2 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of West Henderson is 38.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, as it has nationally.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 10.7% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.8% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 10.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in West Henderson, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of Henderson's 21 neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 West Henderson
Renters in West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 32.4% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 37.9% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 36.0% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 34.0% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Henderson 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, 16.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 13.7% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.8% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −6.0 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in West Henderson as nationally: 9.0%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 10.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. West Henderson has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Henderson neighborhoods.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2005 | 1996 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2005 | 1997 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2008 | 1998 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2018 | 2001 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West Henderson has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2018, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2005 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. West Henderson has the newest homes of any Henderson neighborhood.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,653 | $1,373 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,590 | $1,337 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,761 | $1,455 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,345 | $2,045 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$692 | +$672 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Henderson costs $2,345 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $692 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Henderson neighborhood has higher rents.
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 West Henderson
Bachelor's degrees in West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0% | 29.7% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 30.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 33.2% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.2% | 37.4% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +7.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
West Henderson is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (48.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.2% | 92.4% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 93.0% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 93.8% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 93.6% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Henderson: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. West Henderson has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Henderson neighborhoods.
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 West Henderson
| Period | West Henderson | Henderson | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.5% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Henderson has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Henderson neighborhood has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
West Henderson compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson | 2.51 | 38.4 | 6.3% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 2018 | $2,345 | 48.2% | 95.8% | 3.2% |
| Anthem | 2.34 | 58.7 | 6.0% | 14.1% | 6.6% | 2006 | $2,219 | 52.2% | 96.8% | 5.8% |
| Westgate | 2.59 | 41.5 | 13.0% | 46.0% | 6.7% | 2005 | $2,314 | 41.8% | 95.9% | 7.2% |
| Macdonald Ranch | 2.51 | 46.7 | 7.8% | 30.5% | 8.9% | 2003 | $2,242 | 48.7% | 95.1% | 7.6% |
| Southern Highlands | 2.85 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 29.0% | 7.4% | 2008 | $2,469 | 42.1% | 96.2% | 5.2% |
| Green Valley Ranch | 2.45 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 36.1% | 4.1% | 2000 | $2,160 | 49.6% | 97.2% | 6.7% |
| Green Valley South | 2.54 | 44.7 | 10.8% | 35.8% | 9.7% | 1995 | $1,915 | 39.1% | 93.7% | 6.3% |
| McCullough Hills | 2.60 | 39.7 | 6.5% | 47.8% | 6.2% | 2005 | $1,817 | 37.4% | 94.4% | 5.9% |
| Green Valley North | 2.57 | 42.0 | 11.1% | 38.9% | 7.7% | 1991 | $1,880 | 31.5% | 92.8% | 7.8% |
| Gibson Springs | 2.38 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 2004 | $1,904 | 29.6% | 90.5% | 7.0% |
| Paradise Hills | 3.41 | 39.2 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 2006 | $2,276 | 36.3% | 95.8% | 2.4% |
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 West 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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