Henderson, Georgia facts for kids
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Henderson, Georgia
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 Henderson, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Counties | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,178 |
| • Density | 1,254.61/sq mi (484.43/km2) |
| ZIP code |
31419
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-37910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2633172 |
Henderson is a small community in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 2,178 people lived in Henderson. This community is part of the larger Savannah metropolitan area.
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Where is Henderson, Georgia?
Henderson is located in the western part of Chatham County. You can find it at these coordinates: 32°0′15″N 81°16′4″W / 32.00417°N 81.26778°W.
The area has a unique triangular shape. It's bordered by Little Neck Road to the northeast, Georgia State Route 204 (also called the Abercorn Expressway) to the south, and Interstate 95 to the northwest. Downtown Savannah is about 15 miles (24 km) to the northeast.
Land and Water
A big part of Henderson's south side is taken up by the Henderson Golf Course. Many homes are built around and between the golf links. Most of the shops and businesses are located in the southwest corner of Henderson, close to Exit 94 on Interstate 95.
The United States Census Bureau says that Henderson covers a total area of about 1.81 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.74 square miles (4.5 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.07 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), or about 5.29%, is water.
Population and People
The population of Henderson has been counted in the U.S. Decennial Census since 2010.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,647 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,178 | 32.2% | |
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Henderson first appeared in the 2010 U.S. Census.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 2,178 people living in Henderson. These people lived in 971 households, and 548 of these were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in an area. In Henderson, the population includes people of various racial and ethnic groups. For example, in 2020, about 47.70% of the population was White (not Hispanic), and about 33.24% was Black or African American (not Hispanic). There were also people of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and other backgrounds. About 7.71% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (who can be of any race).
See also
In Spanish: Henderson (Georgia) para niños
