Henderson

Henderson

The nearly 1,800 residents of Henderson inhabit the city just east of Breaux Bridge along I-10 as it heads past the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge. The area draws anglers from across the south for excellent fresh water fishing for bass and other species.

Population

Total Population

1,493

Population
Growth Rate

-0.45%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

74.100

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

587

Total Housing Units

667


Owner Occupied

452

Renter Occupied

135

Vacant

80

Median Home Value

$101,378


Average Home Value

$109,198

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.18%

Income Projection

Median Household

$43,855 $53,584


Average Household

$73,100 $79,622


Per Capita

$28,741 $32,012

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

75

Total Employed

582

Workers 16+

723

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

220

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

190

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

153

2026 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

4

Employed

69

2026 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers

N

Businesses

8

Employed

56

2026 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

33

Some
High School

90

Graduated
High School

419

Associates
Degree

56

Bachelor's
Degree

61

Graduate
Degree

19

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

466

Non-Resident Commuters

257

Drive Alone

641

Carpooled

56

Public

0

Work At Home

26

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09