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Henderson, Tennessee

Introduction to Henderson, Tennessee

Henderson, Tennessee, in Chester county, is 15 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee and 82 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Jackson metropolitan area with. Henderson contains a population of approximately 5,670.

Henderson History

Henderson was named in honor of James Henderson, who was an American officer in the War of 1812. The city was officially incorporated in July 1969. Henderson is the county seat of Chester County, which was organized in 1879 and was the last county created in Tennessee.

Henderson and nearby Attractions

  • Chickasaw State Park
  • Coon Creek Science Center
  • Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
  • McNairy County Museum
  • Big Hill Pond State Park
  • Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum

Things To Do In Henderson

Henderson offers easy access to the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, the Chickasaw State Park, the Big Hill Pond State Park, the Pickwick Landing State Park and the Shiloh National Military Park. The Cool Springs Baptist Church, the Henderson Church of Christ, the Sanford Hill Baptist Church and the Henderson First Baptist Church are some of the local churches. The city also hosts the Chester County Barbecue Festival every September.

Henderson Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Henderson Higher Education

Freed-Hardeman University is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Union University, Jackson State Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHenderson Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 8%Henderson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Henderson Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Henderson Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Henderson College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Henderson Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Henderson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Henderson, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population23
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone76

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime24

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