Henderson, Texas

About Henderson

Set in the eastern part of Texas, Henderson is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 13,485.

Officially, Henderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,125 residents per square mile.

📰 Henderson News Today

• Former Henderson ISD employee accused of sexually assaulting minor KLTV.com · Aug 6
• Former Henderson educator indicted on child sexual assault charges cbs19.tv · Aug 6
• Former Henderson educator indicted on Child Sexual Assault charges The Henderson News · Aug 6
• Mrs. Shirley Guytine Nolan Holland Obituary (2026) - Henderson, TX - Crawford-A Crim Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Texas A&M adds four-star outside linebacker Kaden Henderson ESPN · Jun 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,485.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Henderson

• Brass Star Cafe
• Denny's — american
• Jalapeno Tree — mexican
• Tia Juanita's Fish Camp — seafood

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Depot Museum · Museum
• Water Spray Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson

• Fair Park reviews ★
• Lake Forest Park reviews ★
• Montgomery reviews ★
• Smith Memorial Park reviews ★
• Yates Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Henderson

• BRADSHAW
• CARLISLE SCHOOL
• HENDERSON H S
• HENDERSON MIDDLE
• MONNIE MEYER WYLIE PRI
• NORTHSIDE EL
• WILLIAM E WYLIE EL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Henderson

🏘️ Nearby Communities