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Henderson, TN
City in Chester County, Tennessee.
Population
6,411
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
821
ZIP codes
0
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Henderson at a glance
- Henderson is about 4.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 97th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $45,938 a year, 34% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,900 (48% below Tennessee) and median rent is $781 a month.
Local data for Henderson, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henderson, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,938
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$147,900
Median rent
$781/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (902), German Americans (395), Mexican Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chester County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,972
3,876 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,805
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
How people get to work
Henderson, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
350
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henderson, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FingerCity | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| PinsonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.1 |
| Jacks CreekCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| Beech BluffCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| EnvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| LurayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| SilertonTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MedonCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| Bethel SpringsTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| MilledgevilleTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Morris ChapelCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| HornsbyTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| JacksonCity | 18 mi | 58.7 |
| TooneTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| SelmerTown | 19 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, TN in?
- Henderson is in Chester County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Henderson, TN?
- About 6,411 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include Finger (6 mi), Pinson (6 mi), Jacks Creek (7.2 mi), Beech Bluff (11 mi), Enville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023