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Henderson, MN


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Henderson, Minnesota

Henderson, Minnesota, in Sibley county, is 31 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 44 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 910.

The People and Families of Henderson

In Henderson, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Henderson had a median family income of $49,091.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Henderson.

Henderson Housing

Henderson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 79% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In Henderson, 95% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of Henderson do a lot of driving.

High Points

Henderson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Henderson Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Henderson, MN

Comparing Henderson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times42
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built21
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