Henderson, Louisiana facts for kids
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Henderson, Louisiana
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| Town of Henderson | |
Location of Henderson in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 1,617 |
| • Density | 541.16/sq mi (208.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-33875 |
Henderson is a town located in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lafayette metropolitan area. In 2020, the town had a population of 1,617 people. Henderson is known for the Cajun Palms RV Resort, which was named the best campsite in Louisiana in 2017.
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What is the geography of Henderson?
Henderson is a small town. The United States Census Bureau reports that its total area is about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
How does Henderson get its money?
The town of Henderson collects money to pay for its services. A large part of its general income comes from traffic-related payments. This money helps the town provide important services to its residents.
What is the population of Henderson?
The population of Henderson has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,560 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,543 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,531 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,674 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,617 | −3.4% | |
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Who lives in Henderson?
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,617 people living in Henderson. These people made up 628 households and 489 families. The town is home to a diverse group of people.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 993 | 61.41% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 154 | 9.52% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 114 | 7.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 | 18.0% |
What about education in Henderson?
Public schools in St. Martin Parish, where Henderson is located, are managed by the St. Martin Parish School Board. They are responsible for providing education to students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Henderson (Luisiana) para niños
