Henderson, TX Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Texas has an estimated population of 13,385, a less than 1% change from the 13,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% White, 18.9% Black, 18.6% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 64.6% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henderson is ranked the 226th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henderson's White Population

7,643 residents of Henderson, or 57.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henderson is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Henderson ranks 1021st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's White population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. White residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 49.3% to 57.1%.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Overton (56.5% White), Kilgore (49.5% White), and Lakeport (23% White). Henderson is less White than neighboring New London (81.1% White), and Lake Cherokee (76.8% White).

Henderson's Black Population

2,533 residents of Henderson, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henderson is higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Henderson ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 23.0% to 18.9%.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring New London (2.9% Black), Overton (13.5% Black), Lake Cherokee (9.1% Black), and Kilgore (14% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Lakeport (39.7% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

75 residents of Henderson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henderson is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Henderson ranks 604th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Asian residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Overton (0% Asian), and Lakeport (0.4% Asian). Henderson is less Asian than neighboring New London (2% Asian), Lake Cherokee (1.1% Asian), and Kilgore (0.8% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

2,494 residents of Henderson, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henderson is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Henderson ranks 1058th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 23.8% to 18.6%.

Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring New London (2.1% Hispanic), and Lake Cherokee (7.4% Hispanic). Henderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Overton (20.1% Hispanic), Kilgore (26.9% Hispanic), and Lakeport (32.3% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Henderson, or 0.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Henderson ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 96.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring New London (1.5% Native American/Other), Lake Cherokee (0.9% Native American/Other), and Kilgore (0.5% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

638 residents of Henderson, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Henderson ranks 1043rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 80.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.8%.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeport (4.5% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring New London (10.4% Multiracial), Overton (9.9% Multiracial), and Kilgore (8.4% 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.