Henderson, West Virginia Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Henderson?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Henderson is 228. Henderson, West Virginia is the 16,077th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Henderson?

The peak population of Henderson was in 1990, when its population was 547. In 1990, Henderson was the 12,629th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 16,077th largest city in the US. Henderson is currently 58.3% smaller than it was in 1990.

How quickly is Henderson shrinking?

Henderson has shrunk 29.8% since the year 2000. Henderson, West Virginia's growth is extremely below average. 84% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Henderson, West Virginia?

The total voting age population of Henderson, West Virginia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 256. The voting age population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 12.8% of the residents of Henderson are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Henderson, West Virginia?

The racial demographics of Henderson are 100.0% White.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia residents are below the poverty line?

In Henderson, 48.4% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 59.6%. On a per-household basis, 43.0% of families are below the poverty line in Henderson.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 39.3% of Henderson residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Henderson, West Virginia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 54.3% of Henderson residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 11.9% have a bachelor's degree and 1.0% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Henderson residents aged 5 and older, 0.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Henderson, West Virginia?

The unemployment rate in Henderson is 7.8%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia residents work for the government?

In Henderson, 2.1% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Henderson, West Virginia?

The median household income in Henderson is $22,500.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Henderson, West Virginia?

In Henderson, 49.1% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Henderson, West Virginia?

Renters occupy 50.9% of housing units in Henderson.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Henderson, 16.4% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Henderson, West Virginia housing units were built after 2000?

In Henderson, 1.6% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Henderson, West Virginia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Henderson is $689.

What percentage of households in Henderson, West Virginia have broadband internet?

In Henderson, 79.8% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Henderson Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	228	16,077
2020	230	16,043
2019	259	15,863
2018	262	15,824
2017	263	15,814
2016	266	15,802
2015	268	15,770
2014	268	15,786
2013	265	15,829
2012	269	15,778
2011	270	15,771
2010	271	15,759
2000	325	15,174
1990	547	12,629