Henderson, TN

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2023 Population

6,349

0.364% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

27.7

3.36% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

23.6%

1.24% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$57,727

31% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$130,100

11.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,179

0.137% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Henderson, TN had a population of 6.35k people with a median age of 27.7 and a median household income of $57,727. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Henderson, TN grew from 6,326 to 6,349, a 0.364% increase and its median household income grew from $44,077 to $57,727, a 31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), White (Hispanic) (1.7%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.56%).

None of the households in Henderson, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Henderson, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson, TN are Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (532 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Henderson, TN was $130,100, and the homeownership rate was 61.4%.

Most people in Henderson, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson, TN is home to a population of 6.35k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.2% of Henderson, TN residents were born outside of the country (76 people).

In 2023, there were 3.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.52k people) in Henderson, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 134 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Henderson, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson, TN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.52k ± 280
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.39k ± 253
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
134 ± 97.9

3.26%

Hispanic Population

207 people

3.26% of the people in Henderson, TN are hispanic (207 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

76 people

2.23%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

141 people

As of 2023, 1.2% of Henderson, TN residents (76 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson, TN was 2.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
113 ± 95
Vietnam
57 ± 55
Korea
9 ± 25

Henderson, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson, TN employs 2.18k people. The largest industries in Henderson, TN are Manufacturing (515 people), Retail Trade (388 people), and Educational Services (300 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($68,571), Manufacturing ($61,587), and Educational Services ($48,516).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.18k

2023 Value

± 334

−0.137%

1 Year decline

± 21.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson, TN declined at a rate of −0.137%, from 2.18k employees to 2.18k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson, TN, are Production Occupations (426 people), Sales & Related Occupations (307 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.18k

2023 Value

± 334

−0.137%

1 Year decline

± 21.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson, TN declined at a rate of −0.137%, from 2.18k employees to 2.18k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson, TN, are Manufacturing (515 people), Retail Trade (388 people), and Educational Services (300 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson, TN, though some of these residents may live in Henderson, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,653

Median earning men ± $12,214

$30,106

Median earning women ± $6,651

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($69,536), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,571), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($65,610).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($42,237), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,526), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($32,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Henderson, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Henderson, TN awarded 532 degrees. The student population of Henderson, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 993 male students and 1,337 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson, TN are White (383 and 74.4%), followed by Unknown (64 and 12.4%), Black or African American (63 and 12.2%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (3 and 0.583%).

The largest universities in Henderson, TN by number of degrees awarded are Freed-Hardeman University (220215) (532 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Henderson, TN are Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (46 and 8.65%), Registered Nursing (37 and 6.95%), and General Business Administration & Management (30 and 5.64%).

The median tuition cost in Henderson, TN for private four year colleges is $24,300.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Henderson, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,330 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,330 students enrolled in Henderson, TN, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,864 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
37 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
22 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Henderson, TN was Registered Nursing with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Henderson, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Freed-Hardeman University (220215)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

532 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Freed-Hardeman University (220215) with 532 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 221 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson, TN, which is 0.711 times less than the 311 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 383 degrees mean that there were 5.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson, TN was $130,100 in 2023, which is 0.429 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $116,900 to $130,100, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson, TN is 61.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Henderson, TN have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$130,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$17,912

$1,294

Median Property Taxes

±$278

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 61.4% of the housing units in Henderson, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9702

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Henderson, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,727

Median Household Income

± $17,847

2.11k

Number of Households

± 330

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.11k households in Henderson, TN grew to $57,727 from the previous year's value of $44,077.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (9.83%)
Worked At Home (6.22%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Henderson, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.83%) and those who worked at home (6.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson, TN have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Henderson, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson, TN (1.2k out of 5.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson, TN is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Henderson, TN has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 9.19% on Medicare, 5.62% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chester County, TN see 4358 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.786% increase from the previous year (4324 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3501 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1094 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Chester County, TN.

4,358 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chester County, TN

Primary care physicians in Chester County, TN see an average of 4,358 patients per year. This represents a 0.786% increase from the previous year (4,324 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chester County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 38.1% between 18 and 34 years, 24.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.69%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

27.5%

Medicaid

9.19%

Medicare

5.62%

Non-Group

1.8%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson, TN declined by 23.5% from 7.44% to 5.69%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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