Henderson

Henderson Main Photo

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

1,545

Population
Growth Rate

-0.30%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

72.900

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing & Income

Households

604

Total Housing Units

686


Owner Occupied

469

Renter Occupied

135

Vacant

82

Median Home Value

$87,667


Average Home Value

$102,655

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

1.50%

Income Projection

Median Household

$43,265 $47,843


Average Household

$69,020 $72,995


Per Capita

$26,982 $29,064

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Workforce

Total Businesses

75

Total Employed

549

Workers 16+

613

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

214

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

191

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

20

Employed

150

2025 Food & Beverage Retailers

N

Businesses

4

Employed

68

2025 Gas Stations / Fuel Dealers

N

Businesses

8

Employed

56

2025 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

33

Some
High School

120

Graduated
High School

358

Associates
Degree

49

Bachelor's
Degree

27

Graduate
Degree

11

Average Commute Time

26 min.



Resident Commuters

383

Non-Resident Commuters

230

Drive Alone

521

Carpooled

48

Public

0

Work At Home

44

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30