Henderson County, TX

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2023 Population

83,658

1.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.8

0.228% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.2%

3.89% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,955

6.99% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$189,600

18.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

35,175

4.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Henderson County, TX had a population of 83.7k people with a median age of 43.8 and a median household income of $63,955. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Henderson County, TX grew from 82,627 to 83,658, a 1.25% increase and its median household income grew from $59,778 to $63,955, a 6.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (75.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.85%), White (Hispanic) (5.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.27%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%).

None of the households in Henderson County, TX 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.

97% of the residents in Henderson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson County, TX are Trinity Valley Community College (225308) (1,424 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Henderson County, TX was $189,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Henderson County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Henderson County, TX borders Anderson County, TX, Cherokee County, TX, Ellis County, TX, Freestone County, TX, Kaufman County, TX, Navarro County, TX, Smith County, TX, and Van Zandt County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson County, TX is home to a population of 83.7k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.92% of Henderson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.12k people).

In 2023, there were 11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.9k people) in Henderson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.73k Two+ (Hispanic) and 4.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Henderson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson County, TX was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.9k ± 489
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.73k ± 760
White (Hispanic)
4.44k ± 724

14.3%

Hispanic Population

12k people

14.3% of the people in Henderson County, TX are hispanic (12k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

4.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.12k people

4.68%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.87k people

As of 2023, 4.92% of Henderson County, TX residents (4.12k 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 County, TX was 4.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,165 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
1,001 ± 260
Gulf War (2001-)
836 ± 247

Henderson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson County, TX employs 35.2k people. The largest industries in Henderson County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,883 people), Retail Trade (3,867 people), and Construction (3,734 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($100,568), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,456), and Utilities ($61,719).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.2k

2023 Value

± 1,517

4.48%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson County, TX grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 33.7k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,205 people), Management Occupations (3,952 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,855 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (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

35.2k

2023 Value

± 1,517

4.48%

1 Year growth

± 5.86%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson County, TX grew at a rate of 4.48%, from 33.7k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,883 people), Retail Trade (3,867 people), and Construction (3,734 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Henderson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,793

Median earning men ± $1,784

$32,790

Median earning women ± $2,559

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,205), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,847), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,850).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,938), Public Administration ($44,438), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,090).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% 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 9.63%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

121
Retail Trade
102
Construction
87
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$129k
Manufacturing
$106k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$87.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Henderson County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 79.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.727%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (79.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.727%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Henderson County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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 Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Henderson County, TX awarded 1,424 degrees. The student population of Henderson County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,119 male students and 3,243 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson County, TX are White (742 and 52.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (333 and 23.6%), Black or African American (227 and 16.1%), and Unknown (72 and 5.09%).

The largest universities in Henderson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Valley Community College (225308) (1,424 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Henderson County, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (707 and 49.6%), Registered Nursing (156 and 11%), and General Cosmetology (114 and 8.01%).

The median tuition cost in Henderson County, TX for a public four year colleges is $1,170 for in-state students and $4,500 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 5,362 students enrolled in Henderson County, TX, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,769 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Education
34 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
707 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henderson County, TX was General Education with 34 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Trinity Valley Community College (225308)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,424 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Valley Community College (225308) with 1,424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 548 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson County, TX, which is 0.626 times less than the 876 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 742 degrees mean that there were 2.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 333 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

Public, 4-year or above ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,746) 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, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% 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 (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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 County, TX was $189,600 in 2023, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $159,600 to $189,600, a 18.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson County, TX is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Henderson County, TX have an average commute time of 30.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson County, TX is $63,955. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson County, TX was Census Tract 9513 with a value of $82,595, followed by Census Tract 9509.03 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $82,096 and $73,672.

In 2023, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henderson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

Housing

Property

$189,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,729

$24,939

Median Property Taxes

±$1,172

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 County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2023

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.5% of the housing units in Henderson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9513
Census Tract 9509.03
Census Tract 9504

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson County, TX was Census Tract 9513 with a value of $82,595, followed by Census Tract 9509.03 and Census Tract 9504, with respective values of $82,096 and $73,672.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Henderson County, TX 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.

$63,955

Median Household Income

± $2,911

32.6k

Number of Households

± 1,355

In 2023, the median household income of the 32.6k households in Henderson County, TX grew to $63,955 from the previous year's value of $59,778.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson County, TX 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (8.37%)

In 2023, 76.8% of workers in Henderson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.37%).

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

30.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson County, TX have a longer commute time (30.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.14% of the workforce in Henderson County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henderson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson County, TX (11.7k out of 82.2k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 22.7% of the children was living in poverty in Henderson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 11.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

82.2% of the population of Henderson County, TX has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 17.1% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, TX see 3103 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.23% decrease from the previous year (3309 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2885 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1549 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,103 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henderson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Henderson County, TX see an average of 3,103 patients per year. This represents a 6.23% decrease from the previous year (3,309 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.8%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

17.1%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson County, TX declined by 4.82% from 18.7% to 17.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.9 in Henderson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henderson County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.6% in Henderson County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henderson County, TX.