Henderson, Louisiana
Henderson is a town in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. Part of the Lafayette metropolitan area, its population was 1,617 at the 2020 U.S. census.[2] Home to Cajun Palms RV Resort, it was rated in 2017 as the best campsite in Louisiana in a 50-state survey conducted by Msn.com.[3]
Henderson, Louisiana | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Town of Henderson | |
Location of Henderson in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. | |
Location of Louisiana in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 30°18′58″N 91°47′39″W / 30.31611°N 91.79417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Martin |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,617 |
| • Density | 541.16/sq mi (208.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-33875 |
Traffic fines edit
The town collects 89% of its general revenue through traffic fines.[4]
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (2.89%) is water.
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,560 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,543 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,531 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,674 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,617 | −3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 993 | 61.41% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 154 | 9.52% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 114 | 7.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 | 18.0% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,617 people, 628 households, and 489 families residing in the town. In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $21,295, and the median income for a family was $22,891. Males had a median income of $24,265 versus $17,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,907. About 24.2% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.7% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over. At the 2019 American Community Survey, the median income for a household was $52,391 and the mean income was $32,973.[7]
Henderson relies particularly heavily on fines and forfeits to pay for basic services. In 2013, Henderson collected $3.73 in fines and forfeits for every $1 it collected in taxes.[8]
Education edit
Public schools in St. Martin Parish are operated by the St. Martin Parish School Board.
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ^ "2020 Population and Race Totals". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "The best campsite in every state". Msn.com. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ McIntire, Mike; Keller, Michael H. (October 31, 2021). "The Demand for Money Behind Many Police Traffic Stops". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ "2019 Annual Income Estimates". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Where Local Governments Are Paying the Bills with Police Fines".