Henderson, Nevada Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Henderson, Nevada is 324,523 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Nevada. The median household income is $88,654, the median home value is $465,000, and the median age is 42.5.
The population has grown 36.0% since 2010 (257,452 → 350,039).
324,523
Population
2682
People / sq mi
$88,654
Median Income
$465,000
Median Home Value
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Henderson covers 121.0 sq mi of land at 2682 people per square mile.
About Henderson, NV
Henderson is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 61.7% of the population. Henderson is a city in Nevada with a population of 324,523. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Nevada in the country, at #2 by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $88,654 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $465,000, with typical rent around $1,750.
Roughly 36.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. A solid 15.8% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Henderson, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Henderson city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Henderson city had a population of 257,452 in 2010 and 350,039 in 2024, a 36.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 350,039 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.22%.
350,039
Population (2024)
257,452
Population (2010)
350,039
Peak (2024)
2.22%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 257,452 |
| 2011 | 258,752 |
| 2012 | 263,278 |
| 2013 | 268,274 |
| 2014 | 274,255 |
| 2015 | 282,167 |
| 2016 | 289,480 |
| 2017 | 299,314 |
| 2018 | 309,518 |
| 2019 | 320,189 |
| 2020 | 318,660 |
| 2021 | 322,079 |
| 2022 | 330,645 |
| 2023 | 339,280 |
| 2024 | 350,039 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$88,654
Median Household Income
$49,141
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$465,000
Median Home Value
$1,750
Median Rent
65.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
36.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
72.9%
Public Transit
15.8%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
61.7%
Foreign Born
81.1%
Non-English at Home
10.0%
Veterans
12.4%
With Disability
93.2%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.7% |
| Retail Trade | 7.3% |
| Information | 7.3% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Public Administration | 4.5% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Common questions about Henderson, NV
Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson, Nevada has a population of 324,523 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in the United States and the 2nd-largest in Nevada.
The median household income in Henderson, Nevada is $88,654, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Henderson, Nevada is $465,000, with median monthly rent at $1,750 and a homeownership rate of 65.6%.
The median age in Henderson, Nevada is 42.5 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 36.0% since 2010 (257,452 → 350,039).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.