Henderson, NV Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, Nevada had a population of 317,610 in 2020. It was 58.6% White, 6.4% Black, 9.1% Asian, 17.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Henderson's White Population

186,109 residents of Henderson identify as White, or 58.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Henderson larger than the White share of the population of Nevada (45.9% White). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #106 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more White than neighboring Whitney (28.6% White), Paradise (36.6% White), Winchester (26.2% White), Sunrise Manor (20.1% White), and Enterprise (38.1% White).

Henderson's Black Population

20,288 residents of Henderson identify as Black, or 6.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nevada (9.4% Black). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is less Black than neighboring Whitney (13.6% Black), Paradise (12.8% Black), Winchester (12.8% Black), Sunrise Manor (14.8% Black), and Enterprise (9.4% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

28,930 residents of Henderson identify as Asian, or 9.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nevada (8.6% Asian). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring Winchester (7.7% Asian), and Sunrise Manor (5.4% Asian). Henderson is less Asian than neighboring Whitney (12.1% Asian), Paradise (9.6% Asian), and Enterprise (22.8% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

56,964 residents of Henderson identify as Hispanic, or 17.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Henderson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nevada (28.7% Hispanic). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitney (38.1% Hispanic), Paradise (33.5% Hispanic), Winchester (47.9% Hispanic), Sunrise Manor (54.6% Hispanic), and Enterprise (20% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

5,226 residents of Henderson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nevada (2% Native American/Other). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #76 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunrise Manor (1.5% Native American/Other). Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitney (2.1% Native American/Other), Paradise (2.3% Native American/Other), and Enterprise (2.4% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

20,093 residents of Henderson identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Henderson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nevada (5.4% Multiracial). Of the 133 places in Nevada, Henderson is ranked #29 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitney (5.4% Multiracial), Paradise (5.3% Multiracial), Winchester (3.9% Multiracial), and Sunrise Manor (3.7% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Enterprise (7.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.