Henderson County Summary

Life in Henderson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Henderson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Henderson County:

  • The population in Henderson County is 6,374.

  • The median home value in Henderson County is $102,756.

  • The median income in Henderson County is $64,946.

  • The median rent in Henderson County is $732.

  • The unemployment rate in Henderson County is 7.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Henderson County is 9.1%.

  • The average high in Henderson County is 69.8° and there are 88.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Henderson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Henderson County

Stronghurst, IL Population 1,053

Oquawka, IL Population 930

Dallas City, IL Population 846

Lomax, IL Population 372

Biggsville, IL Population 311

Gladstone, IL Population 167

Raritan, IL Population 136

Media, IL Population 113

Gulf Port, IL Population 0

Map Of Henderson County

Henderson County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Henderson County is 69.8°.

  • There are 76.54 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 88.6 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:02 hours of sun each day in Henderson County.

StatHenderson County
Mean High69.8
Nice Days76.54
Rainfall88.6
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours5:02
69.8°
Average High
88.6
Inches of Rain

Henderson County Demographics

Population over time in Henderson County

The current population in Henderson County is 6,374. The population has decreased -4.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,485 -3.7%
2021 6,737 -1.1%
2020 6,809 -

Gender in Henderson County

  • Henderson County is 49.9% female with 3,180 female residents.

  • Henderson County is 50.1% male with 3,194 male residents.

Female
49.9% (3,180)
Male
50.1% (3,194)
Gender Henderson County IL USA
Female 49.9% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Henderson County

Henderson County is:

  • 94.3% White with 6,012 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 11 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 35 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 194 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 120 Hispanic residents.

White
94.3% (6,012)
African American
0.2% (11)
American Indian
0.0% (2)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (35)
Two Or More
3.0% (194)
Hispanic
1.9% (120)

Table: Henderson County By Race

Race Henderson County IL USA
White 94.3% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.9% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Henderson County, Illinois

  • 1.7% of households in Henderson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.6% of households in Henderson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Henderson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Henderson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Henderson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Henderson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Henderson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.2% of households in Henderson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Henderson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Henderson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.7% (109)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.6% (104)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.1% (773)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.2% (777)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (668)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (1,156)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (905)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.2% (1,349)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (369)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (160)
Income Henderson County IL USA
Less than $10,000 1.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.2% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.2% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Henderson County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Henderson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Henderson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 40.0% of adults in Henderson County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Henderson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Henderson County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Henderson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Henderson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Henderson County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Henderson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
6% (382)
High School / GED
40% (2,549)
Some College
23% (1,466)
Associate's Degree
10% (637)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (1,019)
Master's Degree
3% (191)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
2% (127)
Education Henderson County IL USA
< 9th Grade 0% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 40% 25% 26%
Some College 23% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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