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Henderson, MN
City in Sibley County, Minnesota.
Population
875
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
814
ZIP codes
0
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Henderson at a glance
- Henderson is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,458 a year, 14% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,500 (32% below Minnesota) and median rent is $923 a month.
Local data for Henderson, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henderson, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,458
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$223,500
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
31.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (418), Irish Americans (183), Norwegian Americans (90).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sibley County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,367
3,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
How people get to work
Henderson, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
442
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 3°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henderson, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Le SueurCity | 3.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 9.5 mi | 6 |
| ArlingtonCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| Green IsleCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Le CenterCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| St. PeterCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| HeidelbergCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ClevelandCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HamburgCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GaylordCity | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| New PragueCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| KasotaCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| JordanCity | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| MontgomeryCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Norwood Young AmericaCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| CologneCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, MN in?
- Henderson is in Sibley County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Henderson, MN?
- About 875 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include Le Sueur (3.8 mi), Belle Plaine (9.5 mi), Arlington (10 mi), Green Isle (12 mi), Le Center (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023