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Henderson, Texas

Introduction to 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.

Henderson History

The community of Henderson was established in 1843. It was named after James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas. W.B. Ochiltree and General James Smith were the founding fathers of the city. In the same year, the city became the county seat of the newly formed Rusk County. The city's first courthouse was completed in 1849. The area was originally served by the Henderson and Overton Branch Railroad Company which was chartered on April 29, 1874. Henderson was incorporated in 1911, and the Home Rule Charter was adopted in 1947.

Henderson and nearby Attractions

  • Lakeforest Park
  • Gaston Museum
  • Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center
  • Howard - Dickinson House
  • GAF Auto Museum
  • Caldwell Zoo

Things To Do In Henderson

The city of Henderson offers a number of parks and open spaces incuding Fair Park, Yates Park, and Lake Forest Park. The city also has several houses of worship. Among them are the Celebration Baptist Church, Saint Judes Catholic Church, Arlem Grove Baptist Church, First United Pentecostal Church, and Church of the Nazarene. The Depot Museum and Children's Discovery Center, Poe–Jones-Richardson House, and Howard-Dickinson House are also worth visiting.

Henderson Transportation

Flights can be availed from East Texas Regional Airport.

Henderson Higher Education

Texas Baptist Institute and Seminary lies within the city. Higher educational facilities are also available at Kilgore College, Stephen F. Austin State University, and The University of Texas at Tyler.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyHenderson Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Henderson Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Henderson Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Henderson, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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