HendersonTexas
Henderson is a city and the county seat of Rusk County, Texas, United States. Its population was 13,271 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
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.
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Depot Museum · Museum
- Water Spray Park · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson
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.