Henderson, Nevada

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
318,063
Population
$85,311
Median Income
$427,900
Home Value
42.3
Median Age

Demographics

Henderson has a population of 318,063 with a median age of 42.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
66.4%
Hispanic
19.1%
Asian
9.3%
Black
6.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population318,063
Median Age42.3
White66.4%
Black or African American6.0%
Asian9.3%
Hispanic or Latino19.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Henderson is $85,311, which is 13.5% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $46,882. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

$85,311
Median Household Income
$46,882
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Henderson is 7.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Henderson, 93.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13.4% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.6%
Bachelor's+
35.3%
Graduate+
13.4%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher35.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree13.4%

Housing

The median home value in Henderson is $427,900, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,641. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.

$427,900
Median Home Value
$1,641/mo
Median Rent
65.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$427,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,641
Homeownership Rate65.2%
Vacancy Rate7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henderson, Nevada?
The population of Henderson, Nevada is 318,063 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Henderson, Nevada?
The median household income in Henderson, Nevada is $85,311. This is 13.5% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Henderson, Nevada?
The median home value in Henderson, Nevada is $427,900. The median monthly rent is $1,641.
What percentage of people in Henderson have a college degree?
In Henderson, Nevada, 35.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Henderson, Nevada an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Henderson, Nevada is 5.0x (median home value $427,900 vs. median income $85,311), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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