Henderson, MN

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):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Henderson, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Henderson Almanac

Henderson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Henderson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Henderson residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Henderson High Schools (2004)

MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL
210 MAIN ST.
507-248-3353
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 102 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Henderson Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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