Henderson, LA Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,779, a large increase from the 1,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.8% White, 27.7% Hispanic, 9.1% Asian, 5.8% Black, 3.4% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Henderson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Henderson, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 62.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henderson is ranked the 211th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Henderson was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henderson's White Population

957 residents of Henderson, or 53.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Henderson ranks 249th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 61.4% to 53.8%.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Cecilia (41% White), and Breaux Bridge (42.8% White). Henderson is less White than neighboring Parks (54.1% White), Catahoula (95.6% White), and Arnaudville (87.9% White).

Henderson's Black Population

103 residents of Henderson, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henderson is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Henderson ranks 346th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. Black residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 9.5% to 5.8%.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring Catahoula (0% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Cecilia (59% Black), Parks (43.9% Black), Breaux Bridge (50.8% Black), and Arnaudville (7.5% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

161 residents of Henderson, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henderson is higher than in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Henderson ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. Asian residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 7.1% to 9.1%.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Cecilia (0% Asian), Parks (0.2% Asian), Breaux Bridge (0.7% Asian), Catahoula (0% Asian), and Arnaudville (0% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

493 residents of Henderson, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henderson is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Henderson ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 69.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 18.0% to 27.7%.

Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Cecilia (0% Hispanic), Parks (0.5% Hispanic), Breaux Bridge (1.4% Hispanic), Catahoula (0% Hispanic), and Arnaudville (0.9% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Henderson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Henderson ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cecilia (0% Native American/Other), Parks (0% Native American/Other), and Arnaudville (0% Native American/Other). Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Breaux Bridge (0.7% Native American/Other), and Catahoula (4.4% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Henderson, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Henderson ranks 329th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Cecilia (0% Multiracial), Parks (1.2% Multiracial), and Catahoula (0% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Breaux Bridge (3.6% Multiracial), and Arnaudville (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.