Henderson
City in Rusk County, Texas
Henderson is a city in Rusk County, Texas, with 13,271 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New London, 10.8 miles NW.
- 13,271residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 12.9 sq miland area · 33.3 km²
- 1,033 / sq mipopulation density
- 75654ZIP code
About Henderson
Henderson is a city and the county seat of Rusk County, Texas, United States. Its population was 13,271 at the 2020 census. Henderson is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas.
The city has functioned as a major crossroads in Northeast Texas over the last two centuries. Several major highways pass through the business district of the town, including U.S. Route 259, Texas State Highway 64, U.S. Route 79, Texas State Highway 43, and Texas State Highway 42.
Annual events in the city of Henderson include the Heritage Syrup Festival in November, celebrating the East Texas tradition of sorghum syrup making, and the East Texas Sacred Harp Convention in August featuring shape note music.
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Living in Henderson
- Median household income
- $61,285
- Median home value
- $173,700
- Median rent
- $1,007/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Henderson had 13,271 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,271 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Henderson at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Rusk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,271 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.85 sq mi (33.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1599° N, 94.7973° W |
| ZIP code | 75654 |
| Official website | hendersontx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4833212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Henderson
- New London10.8 mi NW
- Overton13.0 mi NW
- Arp15.6 mi W
- Lake Cherokee16.3 mi NE
- Kilgore16.8 mi N
- Lakeport17.7 mi N
- Mount Enterprise18.4 mi S
- Troup19.1 mi W
- Easton19.5 mi NE
- Tatum19.5 mi NE
- Beckville20.8 mi E
- Liberty City21.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Henderson
What county is Henderson in?
Henderson is in Rusk County, Texas.
What is the population of Henderson, TX?
13,271 people lived in Henderson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Henderson, TX?
The ZIP code of Henderson is 75654.
What is the elevation of Henderson?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Henderson?
New London (10.8 mi), Overton (13.0 mi), Arp (15.6 mi), Lake Cherokee (16.3 mi), Kilgore (16.8 mi).
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