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词条 Henderson, Tennessee
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Demographics

  4. Education

  5. Notable people

  6. References

  7. External links

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}}Henderson is a city in Chester County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,309 at the 2010 census,[3] up from 5,670 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Chester County.[4]

History

Henderson was platted in 1857, when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] The city takes its name from Henderson County, Tennessee.[5]

Geography

Henderson is located near the center of Chester County at {{coord|35|26|35|N|88|38|40|W|type:city}} (35.443025, -88.644345),[6] to the west of the South Fork Forked Deer River. U.S. Route 45 passes through the city, leading northwest {{convert|17|mi}} to Jackson and south {{convert|20|mi}} to Selmer. Tennessee State Route 100 passes south of the city center, leading east {{Convert|32|mi}} to Decaturville and west {{convert|30|mi}} to Whiteville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|20.4|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.07|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.35%, is water.[3]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1880= 493
|1890= 1069
|1910= 1087
|1920= 1181
|1930= 1503
|1940= 1771
|1950= 2532
|1960= 2691
|1970= 3581
|1980= 4449
|1990= 4760
|2000= 5670
|2010= 6309
|estyear=2016
|estimate=6551
|estref=[7]
|footnote=Sources:[8][9]
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,670 people, 1,896 households, and 1,270 families residing in the city. The population density was 991.6 people per square mile (382.7/km²). There were 2,072 housing units at an average density of 362.4 per square mile (139.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.09% White, 17.87% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 1,896 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 25.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,648, and the median income for a family was $40,907. Males had a median income of $32,215 versus $22,258 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,735. About 15.4% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Henderson is part of the Chester County School District and home to Chester County High School. It is also the home of Freed–Hardeman University. Henderson was called Dayton during the Civil War, then was known as Henderson Station and, finally, Henderson.

Notable people

  • Eddy Arnold, country musician born in Henderson in 1918
  • Jack Dalton, baseball player
  • Dorsey B. Hardeman, Texas politician born in Henderson in 1902
  • Robby Novak, actor who plays Kid President
  • Walton Bryan Stewart, Wisconsin politician born in Henderson in 1914
  • Sue Shelton White, national feminist leader and suffragist lawyer

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
3. ^{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4733260| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Henderson city, Tennessee| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=July 6, 2015}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}
5. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MJ8KT_aU9pEC&pg=PA809 | title=History of Tennessee from the Earliest Time to the Present | publisher=Southern Historical Press | year=1886 | page=809}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060208103743/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2006-02-08|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-03-04|title=Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses }}
9. ^{{cite web|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014 (PEPANNRES): Incorporated Places in Tennessee|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPANNRES/0400000US47.16200|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=11 December 2013}}

External links

  • City of Henderson official website
  • Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce
  • A Brief History of Chester County
{{Chester County, Tennessee}}

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