Henderson, Nevada
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Henderson is the fastest-growing large city (over 150,000 pop.) in the United States.[[Citing sources citation needed]] Henderson is in Clark County, Nevada, five miles southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 175,381. The latest Census estimate (2004) placed the population at 224,829. The city's planning and development department estimates the population at 249,800 as of 2006.
City Government
The city received its charter from the State Legislature in 1965 establishing a Council/Manager form of government. Current City Leadership is as follows:- James B. Gibson, Mayor
- Philip D. Speight, City Manager (appointed)
- Shauna M. Hughes, City Attorney (appointed)
- Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk (appointed)
- Amanda M. Cyphers, Councilman, Ward I
- Andy A. Hafen, Councilman, Ward II
- Jack K. Clark, Councilman, Ward III
- Steven D. Kirk, Councilman, Ward IV
Geography
Henderson is located at (36.029249, -115.025286)[Geographic references#1GR1].According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 206.4 km² (79.7 mi²). 206.4 km² (79.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census[Geographic references#2GR2] of 2000, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 849.7/km² (2,200.8/mi²). There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 344.7/km² (892.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.49% White, 3.76% African American, 0.70% Native American, 3.98% Asian, 0.42% Pacific Islander, 3.16% from other races, and 3.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71% of the population.There were 66,331 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $55,949, and the median income for a family was $61,176. Males had a median income of $42,263 versus $30,483 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,815. About 3.9% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
Film History
- Henderson is frequently featured on the TV drama, as the location of residence of a victim or other person of interest.
Education
The Clark County School District provides elementary and secondary public education. Henderson is the location for 29 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and nine high schools. Five of the nine high schools are public schools. A sixth public high school, Silverado High School, also serves parts of Henderson but is located in the unincorporated area of Clark County (Paradise).Henderson is home to Touro University - Nevada and Nevada State College.
Points of interest
- Ethel M Botanical Cactus Gardens
- Green Valley Ranch
- Fiesta Henderson
- Henderson Pavilion
See also
- Henderson Police Department
- Henderson Fire Department
External links
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