Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Henderson, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,411

Median Agei

28.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.3%4,762

Black

18%1,156

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%253

Two or More

2.3%148

Other

0.5%34

Asian

0.5%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%169

High School Diploma

28.2%994

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%190

Some College (1+ yr)

21.2%747

Associate's Degree

4%142

Bachelor's Degree

14%493

Master's Degree

6.3%224

Professional Degree

0.3%9

Doctorate

2.1%75

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,900

Median Renti

$781

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.1%1,276

Renter-Occupied

41.9%919

Total Units

2,316

Homeownership

58.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%33

$50K–$100K

26.2%334

$100K–$150K

22.3%285

$150K–$200K

12.9%165

$200K–$300K

23.6%301

$300K–$500K

12.2%156

$500K–$1M

0.2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

210

$750–$1,000

357

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%20

2010–2019

3.8%89

2000–2009

15%347

1990–1999

14.6%337

1980–1989

13.6%314

1970–1979

20.9%483

1960–1969

6.7%155

1950–1959

11.9%276

1940–1949

4.4%101

1939 or earlier

8.4%194

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.3%1,235

Electricity

43.3%950

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,938

Mean Household Incomei

$59,181

Per Capita Incomei

$20,397

Poverty Ratei

19.2%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

2,302

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.9%284

$10K–$15K

5%110

$15K–$20K

5.1%111

$20K–$25K

5.7%125

$25K–$30K

7.2%157

$30K–$35K

6.8%150

$35K–$40K

1.5%32

$40K–$45K

4.7%103

$45K–$50K

5.2%115

$50K–$60K

3.1%69

$60K–$75K

14.8%325

$75K–$100K

12%264

$100K–$125K

7.2%159

$125K–$150K

2.4%52

$150K–$200K

3.6%79

$200K+

2.7%60

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

215

Residentsi

376

Avg. Tenant Renti

$302/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes78% occupied$475/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8193 homes94% occupied$282/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

23.1%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

2.9%

Who Receives This Housing

81.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.7% of subsidized households are minority

12.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1091.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,184

Avg. Commutei

24.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,225

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

268(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured

Henderson, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026