Henderson, Nebraska facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Henderson, Nebraska
City
Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson. The majority of the city's residents are descended from 35 Mennonite families who settled the area in 1874.
Location of Henderson, Nebraska
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	York
Area
• Total	0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2)
• Land	0.66 sq mi (1.71 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,719 ft (524 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,080
• Density	1,638.85/sq mi (632.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	68371
Area code(s)	402
FIPS code	31-22080
GNIS feature ID	2394349

Henderson is a small city located in York County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,080 people lived there. Many of Henderson's residents are descendants of 35 Mennonite families who first settled in the area in 1874.

History of Henderson

Henderson started as a town in 1887. This happened when the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad built its tracks through the area. The town was named after David Henderson, who was one of the first settlers there. Henderson officially became an incorporated city in 1899.

Geography of Henderson

Henderson is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers).

Population Changes

The population of Henderson has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived in the city during different census years:

See also

In Spanish: Henderson (Nebraska) para niños