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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,385

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.1%7,643

Black

18.9%2,533

Hispanic/Latino

18.6%2,494

Two or More

4.8%638

Asian

0.6%75

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%825

High School Diploma

22.2%2,076

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%671

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%1,433

Associate's Degree

8.7%810

Bachelor's Degree

12%1,120

Master's Degree

8.3%773

Professional Degree

0.4%41

Doctorate

0.8%70

HS or Higher

83.8%

BA or Higher

21.5%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,700

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%2,738

Renter-Occupied

35.2%1,489

Total Units

4,950

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%89

$50K–$100K

10.9%299

$100K–$150K

22.7%621

$150K–$200K

24%657

$200K–$300K

22.7%622

$300K–$500K

11.8%324

$500K–$1M

3%83

$1M+

1.6%43

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

249

$750–$1,000

456

$1,000–$1,250

502

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

187

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%211

2000–2009

7.7%382

1990–1999

3.9%194

1980–1989

11.2%556

1970–1979

30.4%1,507

1960–1969

8.8%436

1950–1959

16%794

1940–1949

9.7%480

1939 or earlier

7.9%390

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.1%2,331

Electricity

44.9%1,896

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,285

Mean Household Incomei

$80,484

Per Capita Incomei

$27,101

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

5,080

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%132

$10K–$15K

4.4%186

$15K–$20K

1.6%66

$20K–$25K

4.3%182

$25K–$30K

5.7%243

$30K–$35K

3.1%131

$35K–$40K

7.7%327

$40K–$45K

4.5%189

$45K–$50K

7.2%303

$50K–$60K

6.7%282

$60K–$75K

10.1%427

$75K–$100K

10.5%443

$100K–$125K

12%506

$125K–$150K

5%213

$150K–$200K

11.5%487

$200K+

2.6%110

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

148

Residentsi

270

Avg. Tenant Renti

$329/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes86% occupied$271/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers47 homes66% occupied$401/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 831 homes97% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,285/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

80.9%

Very low income$18K–$31K/yr

18.2%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

83.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

72.7% of subsidized households are minority

20.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.7% 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

8956.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

494

Philippines

Canada

Guatemala

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,798

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,866

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

708(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured