Henderson, Louisiana

About Henderson

Set in the southern part of Louisiana, Henderson is a small town, home to 1,605 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Henderson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 537 residents per square mile.

📰 Henderson News Today

• Henderson site opens new door for major industrial growth in Acadiana The Daily Advertiser | Lafayette, Louisiana · Aug 14
• Jeanette Marie Eddy Obituary June 27, 2026 Pellerin Funeral Homes · Jun 27
• Alesha Dawn Henderson - View Obituary & Service Information Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home · Jun 8
• Henderson officials open control structure gates ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur klfy.com · Jun 17
• Edna Henderson Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Shreveport, LA Dallas News · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Henderson

• Waffle House — american
• CT-USA Restaurant — seafood
• Feeding Frenzy

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• McGee's Louisiana Swamp Tours and Adventures · Attraction
• Mcgees swamp tour · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Henderson

🏘️ Nearby Communities