Henderson, NV

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2022 Population

318,063

2.19% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

42.3

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

8.14%

6.19% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$85,311

7.16% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$427,900

16.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

146,088

1.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Henderson, NV had a population of 318k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $85,311. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Henderson, NV grew from 311,250 to 318,063, a 2.19% increase and its median household income grew from $79,611 to $85,311, a 7.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, NV are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.91%), White (Hispanic) (7.04%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.75%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.68%).

None of the households in Henderson, NV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.5% of the residents in Henderson, NV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson, NV are Nevada State College (876 degrees awarded in 2022), Roseman University of Health Sciences (665 degrees), and Touro University Nevada (493 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Henderson, NV was $427,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.2%.

Most people in Henderson, NV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson, NV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson, NV is home to a population of 318k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 14% of Henderson, NV residents were born outside of the country (44.7k people).

In 2022, there were 6.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (189k people) in Henderson, NV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 22.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2022 Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 95.5% of Henderson, NV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson, NV was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson, NV

White (Non-Hispanic)
189k ± 3.29k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
28.3k ± 1.81k
White (Hispanic)
22.4k ± 1.74k

19.1%

Hispanic Population

60.8k people

19.1% of the people in Henderson, NV are hispanic (60.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson, NV as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

14%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

44.7k people

13.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

43k people

As of 2022, 14% of Henderson, NV residents (44.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson, NV was 13.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson, NV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,137 ± 795
Gulf War (2001-)
5,487 ± 723
Gulf War (1990s)
4,308 ± 554

Henderson, NV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson, NV employs 146k people. The largest industries in Henderson, NV are Accommodation & Food Services (15,468 people), Retail Trade (15,325 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15,055 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,480), Utilities ($96,799), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,136).

Employment

Occupations

146k

2022 Value

± 3,237

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson, NV grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 144k employees to 146k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson, NV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,801 people), Management Occupations (17,582 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (17,238 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson, NV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

146k

2022 Value

± 3,237

1.48%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson, NV grew at a rate of 1.48%, from 144k employees to 146k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson, NV, are Accommodation & Food Services (15,468 people), Retail Trade (15,325 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (15,055 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson, NV, though some of these residents may live in Henderson, NV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,225

Median earning men ± $2,927

$44,647

Median earning women ± $1,942

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($101,326), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,278), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,520).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($62,625), Information ($55,761), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,291).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Henderson, NV awarded 2,206 degrees. The student population of Henderson, NV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,186 male students and 7,271 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson, NV are White (852 and 38.8%), followed by Asian (480 and 21.9%), Hispanic or Latino (410 and 18.7%), and Two or More Races (196 and 8.93%).

The largest universities in Henderson, NV by number of degrees awarded are Nevada State College (876 and 39.7%), Roseman University of Health Sciences (665 and 30.1%), and Touro University Nevada (493 and 22.3%).

The most popular majors in Henderson, NV are Registered Nursing (739 and 33.5%), Pharmacy (197 and 8.93%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (173 and 7.84%).

The median tuition costs in Henderson, NV are $24,440 for private four year colleges, and $5,550 and $19,289 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Henderson, NV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 33.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 10,457 (30.5% men and 69.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 10,457 students enrolled in Henderson, NV, 30.5% men and 69.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,154 records, of which 75.9% were women and 24.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
739 degrees awarded
General Psychology
89 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Henderson, NV was Registered Nursing with 739 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Henderson, NV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Nevada State College
876 degrees awarded
Roseman University of Health Sciences
665 degrees awarded
Touro University Nevada
493 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nevada State College with 876 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 633 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson, NV, which is 0.402 times less than the 1,573 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 852 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 480 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,539) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.34% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (710k), Some college (606k), and Bachelors Degree (392k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson, NV was $427,900 in 2022, which is 1.52 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $365,900 to $427,900, a 16.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson, NV is 65.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Henderson, NV have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson, NV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson, NV is $85,311. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Henderson, NV was Census Tract 57.15 with a value of $173,333, followed by Census Tract 53.56 and Census Tract 53.48, with respective values of $161,675 and $160,500.

Housing

Property

$427,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,815

$81,210

Median Property Taxes

±$2,253

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson, NV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson, NV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.2%

Homeownership

2022

70.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 65.2% of the housing units in Henderson, NV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson, NV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 57.15
Census Tract 53.56
Census Tract 53.48

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson, NV was Census Tract 57.15 with a value of $173,333, followed by Census Tract 53.56 and Census Tract 53.48, with respective values of $161,675 and $160,500.

The following map shows all of the places in Henderson, NV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,311

Median Household Income

± $2,232

125k

Number of Households

± 2,879

In 2022, the median household income of the 125k households in Henderson, NV grew to $85,311 from the previous year's value of $79,611.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, NV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henderson, NV is from Henderson, NV.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Henderson, NV across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)
Carpooled (7.32%)

In 2022, 75.2% of workers in Henderson, NV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.32%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson, NV have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Henderson, NV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson, NV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson, NV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson, NV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.14% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson, NV (25.7k out of 316k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson, NV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Henderson, NV has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.3% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.59%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson, NV declined by 0.633% from 6.63% to 6.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson, NV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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