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Henderson, West Virginia

Town · Population 222 · #198 in West Virginia

About Henderson

Set in the western part of West Virginia, Henderson is a tiny community, home to 222 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Henderson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 529 residents per square mile.

What Makes Henderson Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)222
Rank in state#198 of 230
Land area0.42 sq mi
Density529/sq mi
Coordinates38.8310, -82.1353

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