About Henderson
Henderson is a tiny community in southwestern Iowa, home to 140 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Henderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,077 residents per square mile.
📰 Henderson News Today
- Barbara Jean Kephart Obituary (2026) - West Liberty, IA - Henderson-Barker Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- 20-year-old college student from Henderson, IA might be the youngest mayor in the United States KMTV 3 News Now · Dec 30
- Questions swirl about ambulance services in Henderson County KWQC · Jul 21
- Arlan "Arlie" James Henderson Obituary Dec 27, 2025 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Dec 27
- Old South Henderson Church (copy) | The Hawk Eye - Burlington, Iowa Daily Gate City · Aug 11
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What Makes Henderson Unique
- One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)140
Rank in state#752 of 940
Land area0.13 sq mi
Density1,077/sq mi
Coordinates41.1399, -95.4303