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Population Review

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

Henderson covers 121.0 sq mi of land at 2682 people per square mile.

About Henderson, NV

Henderson is a city in Nevada with a population of 324,523. It ranks #2 among cities in Nevada by population. The median age is 42.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Henderson is $88,654, above the US median of $74,580. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $465,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,750. The homeownership rate of 65.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Henderson reflects 36.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.8% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

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%.

2024 · 350K20102024

350,039

Population (2024)

257,452

Population (2010)

350,039

Peak (2024)

2.22%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010257,452
2011258,752
2012263,278
2013268,274
2014274,255
2015282,167
2016289,480
2017299,314
2018309,518
2019320,189
2020318,660
2021322,079
2022330,645
2023339,280
2024350,039

Race & Ethnicity

White64.7%
Black or African American6.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.1%
Two or More Races0.3%

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 & Management18.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services17.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.7%
Retail Trade7.3%
Information7.3%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing5.2%
Public Administration4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.