Henderson, TX

Henderson, Texas

Henderson, Texas, in Rusk county, is 24 miles S of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 124 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 11,273.

The People and Families of Henderson

In Henderson, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 31% of Henderson is non-white. Henderson offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Henderson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Henderson had a median family income of $38,095.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Henderson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $27,055. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Henderson Housing

Henderson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Henderson, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Henderson, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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 Public Libraries

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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

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Henderson, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Henderson Hospitals

HENDERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
300 WILSON STREET
(903) 657-7541
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Henderson

Henderson High Schools (2004)

HENDERSON H S
200 N HIGH ST
903-655-0700
Serves 1,056 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

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