Henderson, Iowa facts for kids
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Henderson, Iowa
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Location of Henderson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 1,082.71/sq mi (419.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51541
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-35715 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457393 |
Henderson is a small city located in Mills County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 144 people lived there.
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History of Henderson
In 1875, there were no buildings where Henderson is now. By February 1877, a community started to grow. Records show that people living there were forming a church.
The area was first called Potter. Later, railroad workers often stayed at local farmer Dave Henderson's home. They named the spot "Henderson Crossing," which later became just "Henderson." The city was officially planned out in 1880.
Geography of Henderson
Henderson is located at specific coordinates: 41 degrees North and 95 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 201 | — |
| 1900 | 244 | +21.4% |
| 1910 | 240 | −1.6% |
| 1920 | 232 | −3.3% |
| 1930 | 237 | +2.2% |
| 1940 | 217 | −8.4% |
| 1950 | 208 | −4.1% |
| 1960 | 191 | −8.2% |
| 1970 | 211 | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 236 | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 206 | −12.7% |
| 2000 | 171 | −17.0% |
| 2010 | 185 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 144 | −22.2% |
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A census is an official count of a population. It helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like.
Henderson in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 144 people lived in Henderson. There were 66 households, which means 66 different homes. About 48 of these households were families.
Most people in Henderson (91%) were White. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 48.5 years old. About 27% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 24% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.8%) were female, and 47.2% were male.
Henderson in 2010
In 2010, there were 185 people living in Henderson. There were 74 households. Most of the people (99.5%) were White.
About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 40.9 years. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Henderson
The schools in Henderson are part of the East Mills Community School District. This district serves the community's students.
