Henderson, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −42.4% |
| 2008 | −38.4% |
| 2012 | −39.8% |
| 2016 | −42.2% |
| 2020 | −39.4% |
| 2024 | −42.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 28.1%Harris1,195 | 71.0%Trump3,023 | 1.0% | R+42.9 | R+3.5 | R+41.4 | 4,259 | |
| R | 29.8%Biden1,332 | 69.3%Trump3,092 | 0.9% | R+39.4 | D+2.7 | R+43.9 | 4,464 | |
| R | 27.1%Clinton1,124 | 69.3%Trump2,873 | 3.6% | R+42.2 | R+2.3 | R+44.3 | 4,148 | |
| R | 29.6%Obama1,251 | 69.4%Romney2,932 | 0.9% | R+39.8 | R+1.4 | R+43.7 | 4,222 | |
| R | 30.3%Obama1,334 | 68.7%McCain3,025 | 1.0% | R+38.4 | D+4.0 | R+45.7 | 4,404 | |
| R | 28.7%Kerry1,299 | 71.0%Bush3,219 | 0.3% | R+42.4 | — | R+39.9 | 4,531 |
Henderson sits at the heart of East Texas's Piney Woods, where a historically extractive economy has gradually given way to healthcare and retail employment. Rusk County has delivered Republican margins above 80% in recent presidential cycles.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 42.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 3.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 42.9 points.
A population of 13,385, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $61,285 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Carthage and Jasper.
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Henderson, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4833212/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.