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Henderson, WV
Town in Mason County, West Virginia.
Population
174
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
0
Henderson and its ZIP codes
Henderson at a glance
- Henderson is about 5.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Local data for Henderson, WV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Henderson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,835
6,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,843
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$187M
FY 2026, $7,343 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Henderson, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
437
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henderson, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Henderson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanauga, OHCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Point PleasantCity | 1.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Gallipolis, OHVillage | 3.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Gallipolis FerryCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Cheshire, OHVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Bidwell, OHCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| LeonTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Apple GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Middleport, OHVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Rio Grande, OHVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| MasonTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Hartford CityTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| New HavenTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Pomeroy, OHVillage | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| Rutland, OHVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henderson, WV in?
- Henderson is in Mason County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Henderson, WV?
- About 174 people live in Henderson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henderson?
- Nearby places include Kanauga, OH (1.1 mi), Point Pleasant (1.5 mi), Gallipolis, OH (3.6 mi), Gallipolis Ferry (5.3 mi), Cheshire, OH (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023