Henderson, NV

Census Place

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2024 Population

332,141

US Senator

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jacky Rosen

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

42.8

0.706% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

8.97%

6.67% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$90,138

1.67% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$484,900

4.28% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

153,366

3.41% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Henderson, NV 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.

95.5% of the residents in Henderson, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson, NV are Nevada State University (838 degrees awarded in 2024), Roseman University of Health Sciences (612 degrees), and Touro University Nevada (438 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Henderson, NV was $484,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.1%.

Most people in Henderson, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson, NV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson, NV is home to a population of 332k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.2% of Henderson, NV residents were born outside of the country (47.3k people).

In 2024, there were 6.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (191k people) in Henderson, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 21.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2024 Citizenship

95.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.5% of Henderson, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson, NV was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
191k ± 3.41k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
31.6k ± 1.92k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.6k ± 2.23k

18.1%

Hispanic Population

60.3k people

18.1% of the people in Henderson, NV are hispanic (60.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Henderson, NV 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 Nevada.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
215,321 ± 11,001 people
Philippines
93,403 ± 7,392 people
Cuba
26,547 ± 3,983 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Nevada was Mexico, the natal country of 215,321 Nevada residents, followed by Philippines with 93,403 and Cuba with 26,547.

Foreign-Born Population

14.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

47.3k people

14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

45.5k people

As of 2024, 14.2% of Henderson, NV residents (47.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson, NV was 14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,818 ± 765
Gulf War (2001-)
5,671 ± 789
Gulf War (1990s)
4,510 ± 550

Henderson, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Henderson, NV.

Health

93.3% of the population of Henderson, NV has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nevada see 1,763 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,763 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 376 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.69%

Uninsured

49%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson, NV declined by 1.18% from 6.77% to 6.69%.

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

Economy

The economy of Henderson, NV employs 153k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Henderson, NV were Health Care & Social Assistance (16,486 people), Retail Trade (15,781 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,608 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($181,364), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($106,219), and Utilities ($91,855).

Employment

Occupations

153k

2024 Value

± 3,463

3.41%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henderson, NV grew at a rate of 3.41%, from 148k employees to 153k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson, NV, are Management Occupations (19,289 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,979 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,293 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Nevada (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

153k

2024 Value

± 3,463

3.41%

1 Year growth

± 3.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henderson, NV grew at a rate of 3.41%, from 148k employees to 153k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson, NV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (16,486 people), Retail Trade (15,781 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15,608 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson, NV, though some of these residents may live in Henderson, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$64,642

Median earning men ± $2,016

$47,777

Median earning women ± $1,498

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($102,240), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,036), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,717).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,568), Information ($60,625), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($57,676).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

5.19%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.53M people employed in Nevada. This represents a 5.19% 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 21.2%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing the state of Nevada. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Nevada is currently represented by 4 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, NV. Showing the available data for Nevada.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.51%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Nevada went to Donald J. Trump with 50.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.5%), followed by Other (1.51%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Nevada

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Nevada.

Catherine Cortez Masto

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Jacky Rosen

Senator from Nevada

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are the senators currently representing Nevada.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Henderson, NV awarded 2,042 degrees. The student population of Henderson, NV in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,365 male students and 7,356 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson, NV are White (644 and 31.6%), Asian (516 and 25.3%), Hispanic or Latino (472 and 23.1%), and Two or More Races (178 and 8.73%).

The largest universities in Henderson, NV by number of degrees awarded are Nevada State University (838 and 41%), Roseman University of Health Sciences (612 and 30%), and Touro University Nevada (438 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Henderson, NV are Registered Nursing (634 and 31%), Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (157 and 7.69%), and Pharmacy (146 and 7.15%).

The median tuition costs are $25,640 for private four year colleges, and $6,090 and $21,158 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Henderson, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,721 (31.4% men and 68.6% 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 2024 there were 10,721 students enrolled in Henderson, NV, 31.4% men and 68.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,547 records, of which 75.7% were women and 24.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
634 degrees awarded
General Psychology
99 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Henderson, NV was Registered Nursing with 634 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Nevada State University
838 degrees awarded
Roseman University of Health Sciences
612 degrees awarded
Touro University Nevada
438 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nevada State University with 838 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 589 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson, NV, which is 0.405 times less than the 1,453 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 644 degrees mean that there were 1.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 516 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 ($25,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson, NV was $484,900 in 2024, which is 1.46 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $465,000 to $484,900, a 4.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson, NV is 66.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Henderson, NV have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$484,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,986

$87,599

Median Property Taxes

±$2,346

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, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.1%

Homeownership

2024

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.1% of the housing units in Henderson, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$90,138

Median Household Income

± $2,009

133k

Number of Households

± 3,170

In 2024, the median household income of the 133k households in Henderson, NV grew to $90,138 from the previous year's value of $88,654.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, NV 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson, NV is from Nevada.

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Nevada

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Nevada

In 2024, the income inequality in Nevada was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0693% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Nevada was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Nevada in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Worked At Home (17.5%)
Carpooled (7.37%)

In 2024, 71.6% of workers in Henderson, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.37%).

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

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson, NV have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Henderson, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson, NV (29.6k out of 330k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson, NV 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.