Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

139,850

0.0257% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

0.721% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.4%

2.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$51,368

7.09% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$123,900

5.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,535

0.438% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX had a population of 140k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $51,368. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX declined from 139,886 to 139,850, a −0.0257% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,968 to $51,368, a 7.09% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.59%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.88%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%).

11.6% of the households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are Trinity Valley Community College (225308) (1,476 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was $123,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX borders Van Zandt, Wood, Camp & Rains Counties PUMA, TX, Kaufman County PUMA, TX, Smith County (Outside Tyler City) PUMA, TX, Smith County (West)Tyler City PUMA, TX, Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, Ellis County PUMA, TX, Brazos Valley COG (Outside Brazos County) & Milam County PUMA, TX, Heart of Texas COG (Outside McLennan County) & Navarro County PUMA, TX, and Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX is home to a population of 140k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.28% of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.39k people).

In 2021, there were 5.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.8k people) in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are Spanish (13,737 households), German (247 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (142 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,518

Women

45.4%

76,265

Men

54.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 139,783 inhabitants, with 54.6% men, and 45.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.8k ± 490
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 457
White (Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.19k

15.5%

Hispanic Population

21.7k people

15.5% of the people in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are hispanic (21.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,027 ± 1,709 people
Cameroon
377 ± 476 people
Nepal
225 ± 368 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 5,027 Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX residents, followed by Cameroon with 377 and Nepal with 225.

Foreign-Born Population

5.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.39k people

5.31%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.42k people

As of 2021, 5.28% of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX residents (7.39k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was 5.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,737 households (10.4%)
German
247 households (0.187%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
142 households (0.107%)

11.6% of the households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was Spanish. 10.4% of the households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,863 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,513 ± 360
Gulf War (2001-)
1,506 ± 315

Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.55 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX employs 47.5k people. The largest industries in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (3,481 people), Construction (3,388 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (3,158 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($226,347), Wired telecommunications carriers ($109,180), and Computer Systems Design ($101,622).

Males in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.57 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,359. The income inequality in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,449

Women

47%

25,295

Men

53%

The workforce of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX in 2020 was 47,744 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

47.5k

2021 Value

−0.438%

1 Year decline

± −0.438%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.438%, from 47.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,584 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,295 people), and Correctional officers and jailers (1,272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k

2021 Value

−0.438%

1 Year decline

± −0.438%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.438%, from 47.7k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,481 people), Construction (3,388 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (3,158 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,106

Median earning men ± $1,608

$26,661

Median earning women ± $1,718

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,031), Wholesale Trade ($51,618), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,273).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,694), Public Administration ($38,465), and Wholesale Trade ($37,519).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX awarded 1,476 degrees. The student population of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,184 male students and 3,277 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are White (755 and 51.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (366 and 24.9%), Black or African American (200 and 13.6%), and Unknown (86 and 5.86%).

The largest universities in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Trinity Valley Community College (225308) (1,476 and 100%).

The most popular majors in East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (757 and 51.3%), Registered Nursing (141 and 9.55%), and General Cosmetology (111 and 7.52%).

The median tuition cost in East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $1,170 for in-state students and $4,500 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,461 students enrolled in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, 40% men and 60% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,891 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
757 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
108 degrees awarded
General Education
54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 757 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Trinity Valley Community College (225308)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,476 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Trinity Valley Community College (225308) with 1,476 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 563 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, which is 0.617 times less than the 913 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 755 degrees mean that there were 2.06 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 366 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,777) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.01% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (41.3k), Some college (26.3k), and Secondary Education (20.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was $123,900 in 2021, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,000 to $123,900, a 5.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX is $51,368. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$123,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,361

$35,042

Median Property Taxes

±$1,465

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.4% of the housing units in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,368

Median Household Income

± $1,888

47.7k

Number of Households

± 1,755

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.7k households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX grew to $51,368 from the previous year's value of $47,968.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX

0.448

2020 Wage GINI in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.35% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (9.99%)
Worked At Home (5.61%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.99%) and those who worked at home (5.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.15% of the workforce in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX (20.6k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.1% of the population of Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,629 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.9%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX grew by 4.11% from 17.2% to 17.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.