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Henderson, Louisiana, in St Martin county, is 15 miles NE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 105 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lafayette metropolitan area. Henderson contains a population of approximately 1,531.
In Henderson, about 54% of adults are married. Henderson has a large-family feeling.
Approximately 28% of Henderson is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Henderson had a median family income of $22,891.
Henderson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Louisiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Henderson, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Henderson -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
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