Living in Henderson Point, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Henderson Point · Census data 2020–2024

Henderson Point has 237 residents with a median age of 65.2. The median household income is $66,036 (17% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $304,800.

Henderson Point is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Henderson Point at a glance

Population
237
Median age
65.2State: 38.6
Median household income
$66,036State: $56,447
Median home value
$304,800State: $169,800
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%

Is Henderson Point a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Henderson Point

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Henderson Point the median home value is $304,800, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Henderson Point$304,800
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Henderson Point median household income

The median household income in Henderson Point is $66,036 and the income per person is $46,330. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Henderson Point$66,036
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Henderson Point: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
217
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
26.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2006
Average household size
1.49

Henderson Point demographics

Population
237
Median age
65.2
Under 18
0%
65 and older
50.6%
Households
159
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Henderson Point ›

Education in Henderson Point

46.4% of adults 25 and older in Henderson Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson Point46.4%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Henderson Point

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.6%

Henderson Point vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Henderson Point237$66,036$304,800—
Pass Christian6,097$78,212$270,900$1,198
Bay St. Louis10,188$67,442$260,200$1,179
DeLisle1,906$71,917$218,400—
Waveland7,062$68,693$218,900$927
Diamondhead9,338$87,407$259,600$1,571
Long Beach17,009$70,332$215,200$1,215
Kiln2,016$71,875$167,500$1,403
Gulfport73,003$49,919$174,600$1,086

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Living in Henderson Point: FAQ

What is the median household income in Henderson Point, MS?

The median household income in Henderson Point is $66,036, 17% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Henderson Point?

The median home value in Henderson Point is $304,800, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

Is Henderson Point, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Henderson Point?

The median age in Henderson Point is 65.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Henderson Point?

The unemployment rate in Henderson Point is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Henderson Point?

46.4% of adults in Henderson Point have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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