Henderson (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Henderson, New York
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 Henderson (CDP), New York
Location in New York
Henderson (CDP), New York
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Town | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 443.81/sq mi (171.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13650
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-34044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0952585 |
Henderson is a small community in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet, which is a small village. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), meaning it's an area the government counts separately for population.
In 2010, about 224 people lived in the Henderson CDP. The larger area, called the town of Henderson, had about 1,360 people.
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Where is Henderson Located?
Henderson is found in the southwestern part of Jefferson County, New York. It sits right in the middle of the larger town of Henderson.
Natural Features Around Henderson
The community is in a valley near Stony Creek. This creek flows southwest and eventually joins Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes in North America.
Getting Around Henderson
New York State Route 178 is a main road that goes through the center of Henderson.
- If you go west on Route 178 for about 1 mile, you'll reach New York State Route 3.
- If you go southeast for about 9 miles, you'll arrive at Adams.
Henderson Harbor, a beautiful spot on Lake Ontario, is about 1.7 miles northwest of Henderson. You can get there by taking County Route 72.
Size of Henderson
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Henderson CDP covers a total area of about 1.31 square kilometers (or 0.53 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Henderson?
This section tells us about the people living in Henderson.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Henderson has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2010, the population was 224 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 233 people.
This information comes from the official U.S. Decennial Census, which counts everyone in the United States every ten years.
