Henderson, MN Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Minnesota has an estimated population of 875, a decrease from the 960 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 13.5% in 2020 and 10.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henderson is ranked the 381st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 368th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henderson's White Population

826 residents of Henderson, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henderson is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Henderson ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's White population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 92.9% to 94.4%.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Le Sueur (77.7% White), Belle Plaine (86.4% White), Green Isle (85.6% White), Arlington (80.9% White), and St. Peter (79.5% White).

Henderson's Black Population

6 residents of Henderson, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henderson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Henderson ranks 540th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring Green Isle (0% Black), and Arlington (0.4% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Le Sueur (3% Black), Belle Plaine (3.8% Black), and St. Peter (7.3% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

2 residents of Henderson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henderson is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Henderson ranks 608th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Belle Plaine (0% Asian). Henderson is less Asian than neighboring Le Sueur (0.7% Asian), Green Isle (0.6% Asian), Arlington (0.5% Asian), and St. Peter (1.3% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Henderson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henderson is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Henderson ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Henderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Le Sueur (13.8% Hispanic), Belle Plaine (6% Hispanic), Green Isle (7.1% Hispanic), Arlington (16.1% Hispanic), and St. Peter (8.1% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Henderson, or 1.9% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Henderson ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Le Sueur (0% Native American/Other), Belle Plaine (1.5% Native American/Other), Green Isle (0% Native American/Other), Arlington (0% Native American/Other), and St. Peter (1.3% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Henderson, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Henderson ranks 683rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Belle Plaine (2.4% Multiracial), Arlington (2.1% Multiracial), and St. Peter (2.4% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Le Sueur (4.8% Multiracial), and Green Isle (6.7% 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.