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EspañolHENDERSON, TEXAS
'Henderson' is a city in Rusk County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,273 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rusk County. Henderson is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of the state of Texas.
Annual events in the city of Henderson include the ''Heritage Syrup Festival'' in November, celebrating the east Texas tradition of syrup making, and the ''East Texas Sacred Harp Convention'' in August.
Henderson is located at (32.153938, -94.802732).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.1 km² (12.0 mi²). 30.8 km² (11.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.92%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,273 people, 4,350 households, and 2,971 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.8/km² (947.6/mi²). There were 4,831 housing units at an average density of 156.7/km² (406.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.98% White, 22.34% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 6.80% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.80% of the population.
There were 4,350 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,766, and the median income for a family was $38,095. Males had a median income of $31,285 versus $19,473 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,491. About 12.0% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Henderson is served by the Henderson Independent School District.
★ Drew Coleman - current cornerback for the New York Jets
★ Joe Delaney - late running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
★ Rickey Dudley - former TE Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
★ Sandy Duncan - singer and actress
★ Ricky Lynn Gregg - singer
★ Mark White - former Governor of Texas
★ City of Henderson official website
★ Historic materials about Henderson, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
Annual events in the city of Henderson include the ''Heritage Syrup Festival'' in November, celebrating the east Texas tradition of syrup making, and the ''East Texas Sacred Harp Convention'' in August.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Education |
| Famous people from Henderson |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Henderson, Texas
Henderson is located at (32.153938, -94.802732).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.1 km² (12.0 mi²). 30.8 km² (11.9 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.92%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,273 people, 4,350 households, and 2,971 families residing in the city. The population density was 365.8/km² (947.6/mi²). There were 4,831 housing units at an average density of 156.7/km² (406.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 68.98% White, 22.34% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 6.80% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.80% of the population.
There were 4,350 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,766, and the median income for a family was $38,095. Males had a median income of $31,285 versus $19,473 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,491. About 12.0% of families and 15.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The City of Henderson is served by the Henderson Independent School District.
Famous people from Henderson
★ Drew Coleman - current cornerback for the New York Jets
★ Joe Delaney - late running back for the Kansas City Chiefs
★ Rickey Dudley - former TE Oakland Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
★ Sandy Duncan - singer and actress
★ Ricky Lynn Gregg - singer
★ Mark White - former Governor of Texas
External links
★ City of Henderson official website
★ Historic materials about Henderson, hosted by the Portal to Texas History
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