Henderson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in Texas
The population of Henderson County, Texas is 83,658 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $63,955, the median home value is $189,600, and the median age is 43.8.
The population of Henderson County has grown 11.2% since 2010 (78,652 → 87,467), a +0.76% annualized rate.
83,658
Population
+0.76%
Annual growth
96
People / sq mi
$63,955
Median Income
$189,600
Median Home Value
Henderson County covers 874 sq mi of land at 95.7 people per square mile.
About Henderson County, TX
Age is the most distinctive thing about Henderson County: a median age of 43.8, older than the national median. Henderson County is a county in Texas with a population of 83,658. It ranks #49 among counties in Texas by population.
Median household income is $63,955, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $189,600, with typical rent around $978.
Roughly 20.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Henderson County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Henderson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Henderson County had a population of 78,652 in 2010 and 87,467 in 2024, a 11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 87,467 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.
87,467
Population (2024)
78,652
Population (2010)
87,467
Peak (2024)
0.76%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 78,652 |
| 2011 | 78,829 |
| 2012 | 78,989 |
| 2013 | 78,679 |
| 2014 | 79,331 |
| 2015 | 79,509 |
| 2016 | 80,099 |
| 2017 | 80,976 |
| 2018 | 82,155 |
| 2019 | 82,822 |
| 2020 | 82,402 |
| 2021 | 83,655 |
| 2022 | 84,508 |
| 2023 | 86,277 |
| 2024 | 87,467 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.8
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
22.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $63,955$-12,337 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,410 |
| Per-capita income | $33,734 |
| Poverty rate | 10.6%+0.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Henderson County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
76.8%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
30.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$189,600$-70,800 vs state
Median home value
$978
Median rent
76.5%
Homeownership rate
41,352
Total housing units
78.8%
Occupied
21.2%
Vacant
23.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
82.2%
With health insurance
92.8%
With broadband internet
21.1%
Foreign-born
8.6%
Veterans (18+)
18.5%
With a disability
89.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.5%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Henderson County, Texas has a population of 83,658 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 96 people per square mile.
The population of Henderson County has grown 11.2% since 2010 (78,652 → 87,467), a +0.76% annualized rate.
The median household income in Henderson County, Texas is $63,955, with mean (average) household income of $85,410 and per-capita income of $33,734. 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Henderson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.5%), Black or African American (5.3%), Hispanic or Latino (2.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Henderson County, Texas is 43.8 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Henderson County is $189,600 and median monthly rent is $978. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 41,352 total housing units, 21.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Henderson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Henderson County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.