Henderson, Tennessee
Henderson: city in Chester County, Tennessee.
About
Henderson is a city located in the county of Chester in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,309 and a population density of 310 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,417 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Henderson
| Population | 6,417 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Chester County |
| Postal code | 38340 |
| Phone Area Codes | 731 |
| Area | 20.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4392,-88.6414 |
| Altitude | 446 feet / 136 meters |
| Capital city | Henderson is capital of Chester County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:15:50 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 315 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Henderson is located at 35°26'21"N 88°38'29"W (35.4392400, -88.6414400).
Henderson map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Henderson increased by 1.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,309 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,333 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,276 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,257 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,287 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,241 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,238 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,275 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,312 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,357 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,417 | 0.94% | estimation process |
People born in Henderson (7)
People born in Henderson, including country music singer, songwriter Eddy Arnold, basketball player Bianca Thomas, baseball player Jack Dalton, .
More notable people
- Sue Shelton White (American suffragist) she was born in 01/01/1887
- Dorsey B. Hardeman (American politician and businessman) he was born in 11/12/1902
- Robby Novak (American actor) he was born in 24/10/2003
- Randy Ryan (American actor)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Henderson, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220215 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson (TN) | 38340-2399 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Henderson, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Henderson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson Post Office | Henderson (TN) | 38340 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Henderson, Nevada The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area. with a population of 329,172 people.
- Henderson, Kentucky city in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States. with a population of 27,974 people.
- Henderson, North Carolina city in Vance County, North Carolina, United States. with a population of 15,109 people.
- Henderson, Texas City in Rusk County, Texas, United States. with a population of 13,049 people.
- Henderson, Louisiana town in the U.S. state of Louisiana. with a population of 1,785 people.
- Henderson, Pennsylvania township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,749 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Henderson distances to largest Tennessee cities