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Henderson, Maryland

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Population in 2022: 158 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +33.9%
Males: 108  (68.5%)
Females: 50  (31.5%)
Median resident age:

31.1 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21640, 21649.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,843 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Henderson:

$89,843
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,542 (it was $11,678 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,785 (it was $70,800 in 2000)
Henderson:

$69,785
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,029; detached houses: $160,817

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,131.

March 2022 cost of living index in Henderson: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%

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  • Races in Henderson, MD (2022)
    • 11375.8%Hispanic
    • 3523.5%White alone
    • 42.7%Black alone



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Henderson, Maryland as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Henderson is 36 to 1.


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Ancestries: African (10.6%), American (6.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1949

Elevation: 56 feet

Land area: 0.12 square miles.

Population density: 1,272 people per square mile   (low).

Henderson, Maryland map

65 residents are foreign born (40.9% Latin America).

This town:

43.6%
Maryland:

15.7%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Henderson town:

0.8% ($567)
Maryland:

1.2% ($1,782)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dundalk, MD (41.8 miles , pop. 62,306).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baltimore, MD (48.4 miles , pop. 651,154).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (72.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Goldsboro, MD (1.7 miles ),
Marydel, MD (1.7 miles),
Templeville, MD (2.1 miles),
Greensboro, MD (2.7 miles ),
Hartly, DE (2.7 miles),
Barclay, MD (2.7 miles),
Four Corners, MD (2.8 miles ),
Sudlersville, MD (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 39.07 N, Longitude: 75.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 410

Distribution of median household income in Henderson, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Henderson, MD in 2022

Henderson satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Maryland:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +52 (+78.8%).
Most common industries in Henderson, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.3%)
  • Educational services (11.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.2%)
  • Health care (8.5%)
  • Chemicals (6.8%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.3%)
  • Book stores & news dealers (12.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.1%)
  • Utilities (9.1%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.1%)
  • Chemicals (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (15.4%)
  • Health care (11.5%)
  • Chemicals (7.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.7%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Henderson, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.2%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (18.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (12.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.1%)
  • Computer specialists (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (19.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (15.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (11.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.7%)

Average climate in Henderson, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 61.4. This is about average.

City:

61.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.57. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.57
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 0.00404. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00404
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Henderson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Maryland state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/21/1983, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 7.1 miles away from the Henderson town center killed 2 people and injured 9 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/30/1971, a category F2 tornado 9.1 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Henderson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.4 miles away from Henderson center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 88.1 miles away from Henderson center
On 11/30/2017 at 21:47:31, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 6.1 mi) earthquake occurred 19.9 miles away from Henderson center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 142.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.6 miles away from Henderson center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 155.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Caroline County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Henderson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Henderson:

  • CHRISTIANA CARE VISITING NURSE ASSN (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CAMDEN, DE)
  • ENVOY OF DENTON (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DENTON, MD)
  • CADIA REHABILITATION CAPITOL (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DOVER, DE)
  • WESLEYAN HEALTH CARE CNTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DENTON, MD)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE GREENTREE (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; DOVER, DE)
  • MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; DOVER, DE)
  • WESTMINSTER VILLAGE HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; DOVER, DE)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Henderson:

  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry (about 15 miles; Dover, DE; Full-time enrollment: 2,239)
  • Delaware State University (about 15 miles; Dover, DE; FT enrollment: 4,087)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 33 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 39 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 41 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)
  • University of Delaware (about 42 miles; Newark, DE; FT enrollment: 20,078)
  • The Community College of Baltimore County (about 43 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 15,217)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Henderson include: Church of Christ in Christian Union (A), Henderson United Methodist Church (B), Christ Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Caroline County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

3.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.6%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

11.4%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Henderson:

Marital status in Henderson, MD
  • Never married: 59.4%
  • Now married: 27.3%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 11.5%
  • Divorced: 0.9%

For population 25 years and over in Henderson:

  • High school or higher: 30.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

42.2
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Henderson, MD (based on Caroline County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,65230
Mainline Protestant3,42225
Catholic2,5853
Black Protestant1,4537
Other17-
None21,937-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
This county:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Caroline County:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Caroline County:

3.66 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Caroline County:

11.3%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Caroline County:

30.0%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Caroline County:

17.0%
Maryland:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Henderson:

43.3%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Henderson:

37.6%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
Henderson:

28.8
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.0%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Henderson:

9.4%
Maryland:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Maryland:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

29.1%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

51.4%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.0%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Henderson, MD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$6,578
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$2,158
Totals for Government 0$0 2$8,736

Henderson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $46,000 ($291.14)
    General - Other: $16,000 ($101.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($69.62)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($31.65)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($25.32)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($18.99)
    Gas Utilities: $3,000 ($18.99)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($12.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($6.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($37.97)

Henderson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $5,000 ($31.65)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $131,000 ($829.11)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($25.32)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $26,000 ($164.56)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($18.99)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($132.91)
    Individual Income: $6,000 ($37.97)
    Other License: $2,000 ($12.66)
    Public Utility License: $1,000 ($6.33)

Henderson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($158.23)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,000 ($151.90)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($6.33)

Henderson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $13,000 ($82.28)

Strongest AM radio stations in Henderson:

  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDOV (1410 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBF (1600 AM; 5 kW; DOVER, DE; Owner: DIAMOND STATE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WJWL (900 AM; 10 kW; GEORGETOWN, DE; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Henderson:

  • WRDX (94.7 FM; DOVER, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRTX (91.7 FM; DOVER, DE; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV OF THE C/WEALTH SYSTEM)
  • WDSD (92.9 FM; SMYRNA, DE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFL (97.7 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTDK (107.1 FM; FEDERALSBURG, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WSCL (89.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WXPZ (101.3 FM; MILFORD, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W261AE (100.1 FM; CAMDEN, DE; Owner: FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Henderson:

  • WTSD-CA (Channel 14; WILMINGTON, DE; Owner: PRIORITY COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WDPB (Channel 64; SEAFORD, DE; Owner: WHYY, INC.)
  • WEVD-LP (Channel 27; DOVER, DE; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE)
  • W14CM (Channel 14; DOVER, DE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Henderson fatal accident list:

Apr 7, 1989 08:58 AM, Md0311, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Nov 23, 1980 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 4.4mTotal length
  • 6,895Total average daily traffic
  • 536Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,370Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Rt 27 & Brink Rd (Lat: 39.212611 Lon: -77.738333), Call Sign: KYX556,
    Assigned Frequencies: 494.712 MHz, 494.712 MHz, 495.362 MHz, 495.362 MHz, 494.412 MHz, 495.337 MHz, 495.337 MHz, 495.387 MHz, 495.387 MHz, 495.412 MHz, Grant Date: 11/30/2023, Expiration Date: 02/21/2034, Registrant: Montgomery County Govt. Dts/Etsd/Rcs, 16647 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855, Phone: (240) 773-7278, Fax: (218) 327-4567, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA3CEG, Licensee ID: L01146064, Grant Date: 02/17/2016, Expiration Date: 05/15/2026, Certifier: Vernon L Parent, Registrant: Vernon L Parent, 25575 Goldsboro Rd, Henderson, MD 21640

  • Call Sign: KB3KPG, Licensee ID: L00782008, Grant Date: 12/16/2003, Expiration Date: 12/16/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/29/2004, Certifier: Vincent T Huelkamp, Registrant: V T Huelskamp, 23741 Solitude Dr, Henderson, MD 21640


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150G (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 8472J, N8472J, N-8472J, Serial Number: 15066372, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 02/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Alan C Eck, 460 Ell Morris Rd, Henderson, MD 21640

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 17 took place in 2011, and the least - 2 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Henderson, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (49.3%), and Outside Fires (33.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Henderson, MD
    • 6949.3%Structure Fires
    • 4733.6%Outside Fires
    • 2014.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 42.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Henderson, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Henderson, MD
  • 75.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Henderson, MD
  • 54.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Henderson compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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