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Henderson, TX
City in Rusk County, Texas.
Population
13,385
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
1,116
ZIP codes
0
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Henderson at a glance
- Henderson is about 9.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 226th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $61,285 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,700 (39% below Texas) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Henderson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henderson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,285
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$173,700
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,720), Irish Americans (1,081), German Americans (937).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rusk County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,852
13,308 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$310M
FY 2026, $5,937 per person
How people get to work
Henderson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henderson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.2%
U.S. 11.1% +9.1 pts
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New LondonCity | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| OvertonCity | 13 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake CherokeeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.3 |
| ArpCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| KilgoreCity | 17 mi | 18.6 |
| LakeportCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| TatumCity | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| EastonCity | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| TroupCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| BeckvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Liberty CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.1 |
| New SummerfieldCity | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| ReklawCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| CushingCity | 24 mi | 1.4 |
| New Chapel HillCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, TX in?
- Henderson is in Rusk County, Texas.
- What is the population of Henderson, TX?
- About 13,385 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include New London (11 mi), Overton (13 mi), Lake Cherokee (16 mi), Arp (16 mi), Kilgore (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023