Henderson, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Henderson

Oak Hill / New Prospect

Liberty / Church Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Henderson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.5%

Households with Children

35.2%

School Enrollment K-12

1,448

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 15.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.2%
Working Age (35-54): 27.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.9%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.2%
High School / GED: 31.1%
Some College or Associate's: 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 22.7%
Single Parents: 12.6%
Couples & Adults: 33.4%
Living Alone: 31.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 18.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 69.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.7%
Cuban: 0.6%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 18.7%
South American: 1.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 34.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 65.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 71.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 28.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.4%
Spanish: 12.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.9%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.2%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources