Henderson, Nevada

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| motto = A Place to Call Home

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| photo1a = Lake Las Vegas aerial view.jpg{{!}}Lake Las Vegas

| photo2a = Cessna Citationjet CJ3+ ‘N225TJ’ (29143336902).jpg{{!}}Henderson Executive Airport

| photo2b = District1.jpg{{!}}The District at Green Valley Ranch

| photo3a = St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus.jpg{{!}}St. Rose Dominican Hospital

| photo4a = Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden 3.jpg{{!}}Ethel M Chocolate Botanical Gardens

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| map_caption = Location within Clark County

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| subdivision_name2 = Clark

| established_title = Founded

| established_date = {{Start date and age|1941}}

| established_title2 = Incorporated

| established_date2 = {{Start date and age|1953|4|16}}

| named_for = Charles Henderson

| government_type = Council-Manager/CEO

| leader_title = Mayor

| leader_name = Michelle Romero (R)

| leader_title1 = Mayor Pro Tem

| leader_name1 = Dan H. Stewart

| leader_title2 = City Council

| leader_name2 = {{Plain list|

  • Dan H. Stewart
  • Dan Shaw
  • Carrie Cox
  • Jim Seebock

}}

| leader_title3 = City Manager/CEO

| leader_name3 = Richard Derrick

| unit_pref = Imperial

| area_total_sq_mi = 106.92

| area_land_sq_mi = 106.43

| area_water_sq_mi = 0.49

| population_as_of = 2020

| population_total = 317610{{Cite web |year=2020 |title=Quick Facts: Henderson |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207054401/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |website=United States Census Bureau}}

| population_density_sq_mi = 2984.10

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| population_est =

| population_rank = 57th in the United States

| timezone = PST

| utc_offset = −8

| timezone_DST = PDT

| utc_offset_DST = −7

| postal_code_type = ZIP Codes

| postal_code = 89002, 89009, 89011, 89012, 89014–89016, 89044, 89052, 89053, 89074, 89077

| area_code = 702 and 725

| elevation_ft = 1864

| coordinates = {{Coord|36|2|N|114|59|W|region:US-NV_type:city(320,000)|display=inline,title}}

| elevation_m = 569

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| website = {{URL|www.cityofhenderson.com}}

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| area_total_km2 = 276.94

| area_land_km2 = 275.66

| area_water_km2 = 1.27

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Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about {{convert|16|mi}} southeast of downtown Las Vegas. It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with 317,610 residents.{{Cite web |year=2020 |title=Quick Facts: Henderson |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207054401/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |website=United States Census Bureau}} The city is part of the Las Vegas Valley.

Henderson is notable for its extensive system of outdoor recreation facilities, including over {{convert|220|mi|km}} of trails and 72 parks.{{Cite web |title=Fact Sheet |url=https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/fact-sheet#:~:text=Elevation-,1%2C940,-feet |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003171816/https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/fact-sheet |archive-date=October 3, 2024 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |website=City of Henderson}}

Incorporated in 1953, Henderson was originally known for its role in magnesium production during World War II.{{Cite news |last=Lyle |first=Michael |date=May 15, 2008 |title=Battle-born Henderson now 'A Place to Call Home' |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/15/battle-born-henderson-now-place-call-home/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516183213/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/15/battle-born-henderson-now-place-call-home/ |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Sun |quote=On April 16, 1953, Henderson was officially a city, electing its first mayor, Dr. Jim French, on May 23. The city was only 13 square miles and had a population of 7,410 people. The city slogan soon became 'A Place to Call Home.'}} Since then, it has grown rapidly through the development of master planned communities starting with the large Green Valley neighborhood,{{Cite book |last=Moehring |first=Eugene P. |title=Las Vegas: a Centennial History |last2=Green |first2=Michael S. |date= |publisher=University of Nevada Press |year=2005 |isbn=978-0-87417-611-7 |series=Wilbur S. Shepperson series in Nevada history |location=Reno |pages=Chapter 10: Suburbanization and Diversity, 1970–2005 |quote=Creating the momentum for Henderson's metamorphosis has been the development of Green Valley. Its origins lie in the land acquisitions of Las Vegas Sun editor Hank Greenspun in the southeastern portion of the valley, west of Henderson. Between 1956 and 1971, he bought eight thousand acres of land with the intention of bringing in large developers to build residential communities that the City of Henderson would eventually annex...Green Valley grew simultaneously with Spring Valley and sooner than Summerlin. Of course, it needed help. Fine convinced county commissioners to rename Lamb Boulevard Green Valley Parkway, which he connected to Patrick Lane.}}{{Cite news |first= |date=April 16, 2003 |title=History of Henderson |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402071542/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Sun |quote=}} 1972 — "On Jan. 17, the city sells 4,700 acres of what then was known as "Section 25" to Las Vegas Sun Publisher Hank Greenspun, who then is approved by the City Council to develop on the huge parcel the master-planned community that would become Green Valley. Basic High moves from Van Wagenen to its present location on Palo Verde Drive." redevelopment and reinvestment after the PEPCON Disaster,{{Cite news |first= |date=April 16, 2003 |title=History of Henderson |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402071542/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Sun |quote=}} 1988 — "Henderson voters approve the first park improvement bond of $4 million...More than half of Henderson's buildings suffer some damage and thousands of insurance claims are filed. The plant paid more than $74 million in settlements and later moved to Utah. Construction begins on a 2,300-acre residential resort subdivision, Lake Las Vegas." and the city government's historically proactive planning and management.{{Cite news |first= |date=April 16, 2003 |title=History of Henderson |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402071542/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2003/apr/16/history-of-henderson/ |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |access-date=November 25, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Sun |quote=}} "2003 — "Henderson Multigenerational Center, a huge recreational facility, opens on Feb. 7. Henderson annexes 5,458 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, preserving southwest entryway into city. (Today the city includes 96 million acres and has a population greater than 220,0000.)"

History

The township of Henderson first emerged in the 1940s during World War II with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. Henderson quickly became the main supplier of magnesium in the United States, which was called the "miracle metal" of World War II.Lelande Quick, Miracle Metal from Nevada Hills, [https://www.scribd.com/doc/2097157/194406DesertMagazine1944June?page=10 Desert Magazine, June 1944], pages 10-13 The plant supplied the US War Department with magnesium for incendiary munition casings and airplane engines, frames, and other parts. A quarter of all US wartime magnesium came from the Henderson Plant to strengthen aluminum, using 25% of Hoover Dam's power to separate the metal from its ore by electrolysis.Moore, David. [http://www.romanconcrete.com/docs/hooverdam/hooverdam.htm The Hoover Dam: A World Renowned Concrete Monument] Roman Concrete, 1999. Accessed: February 26, 2012.

Although "born in America's defense", Henderson's future after World War II was uncertain. In 1947, magnesium production was no longer necessary for defense, and most of the Black Mountain Industrial (BMI) Complex's 14,000 employees moved away. Enrollment in the school system was reduced by two thirds, and well over half the townsite houses, built to house plant workers, became vacant. In 1947, the United States War Asset Administration offered Henderson for sale as war surplus property.{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/our-history |title=Our History | Henderson, NV }}

With the help of local industry, Henderson was incorporated on April 16, 1953, as the City of Henderson. On May 23, 1953, Henderson, with its population of 7,410, elected Dr. Jim French as the first mayor. Originally only about {{convert|13|sqmi|km2}} in size, the city quickly began to grow, reaching over {{convert|100|sqmi|km2}} in size in 2022.[https://www.cityofhenderson.com/our-city/about-henderson/history#:~:text=With%20the%20help%20of%20local,began%20to%20grow%20and%20flourish. Our History | Henderson, NV]

= Ammonium perchlorate factory fire =

{{Main|PEPCON disaster}}

On May 4, 1988, the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) chemical plant experienced a catastrophic fire and series of explosions. The facility was one of only two in the United States producing ammonium perchlorate, a key component in solid rocket fuel.{{Cite news |last=Bartlett |first=Michael |date=July 31, 1997 |title=In 1988, Disaster Struck as Explosions Rocked PEPCON Plant in Henderson |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1997/jul/31/in-1988-disaster-struck-as-explosions-rocked-pepco/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |url-status= |work=Las Vegas Sun}}

The disaster resulted in two fatalities, injured over 300 individuals, and caused extensive damage throughout the Las Vegas Valley.{{Cite news |last=Kuhnhenn |first=Jim |date=May 5, 2013 |title=Anger After Explosions' Fallout Remains Decades Later |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/05/anger-after-explosions-fallout/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131107142818/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/05/anger-after-explosions-fallout/ |archive-date=November 7, 2013 |access-date=November 24, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Sun}} The explosions were so powerful that they registered seismic activity equivalent to a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and were felt up to 10 miles away.

The incident led to significant changes in industrial safety regulations and emergency response protocols in the region.{{Cite news |last=Packer |first=Adrienne |date=May 4, 1998 |title=Plant Safety a Priority Ten Years After PEPCON Blast |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1998/may/04/plant-safety-a-priority-ten-years-after-pepcon-bla/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102221554/http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/1998/may/04/plant-safety-a-priority-ten-years-after-pepcon-bla/ |archive-date=January 2, 2010 |work=Las Vegas Sun}} In the aftermath, PEPCON ceased operations in Henderson, and the site was eventually redeveloped for commercial use.

Geography

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Henderson is about {{convert|16|mi}} southeast of downtown Las Vegas.{{cite web| url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|279.0|km2|order=flip}}, all land.{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3231900| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212190445/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3231900| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Henderson city, Nevada| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=October 15, 2014}}

The city is in the Mojave Desert with wildlife and vegetation typical of the Mojave. The mountains that surround Henderson mostly have gentle slopes. The McCullough Range is closest to the city; most of this range is covered by black rocks from a volcanic explosion millions of years ago. These mountains reach an average height of about {{convert|3800|ft|m}}. The landscape consists of the desert; the only water in the city is found in washes like Duck Creek.

Residential neighborhoods in Henderson include Anthem, Anthem Country Club, Ascaya, Black Mountain Vistas, Cadence, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, The Fountains, Grand Legacy, Green Valley, Green Valley Estates, Green Valley Ranch, Hillsboro Heights, Inspirada, Lake Las Vegas, MacDonald Highlands, MacDonald Ranch, Madeira Canyon, Club at Madeira Canyon, Roma Hills, Seven Hills, Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Tuscany Village, and Whitney Ranch.

= Climate =

Henderson is classified as having a hot desert climate (BWh) in the Köppen climate classification. It has mild winters and hot summers. Snow can occasionally fall in the winter. The monsoon can bring storms in the summer, which can cause flash flooding and thunderstorms. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is December. On average there are 292 clear days per year.{{Cite web|url=http://money.com/money/collection/2018-best-places-to-live/5361491/henderson-nevada/|title=Henderson, Nevada Is No. 40 on MONEY's Best Places to Live list|website=Money|language=en-us|access-date=January 30, 2019}}{{failed verification|date=August 2022}}

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Demographics

{{US Census population

| 1950= 3643

| 1960= 12525

| 1970= 16395

| 1980= 24363

| 1990= 64942

| 2000= 175381

| 2010= 257729

| 2020= 317610

| footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}

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= 2020 census =

According to the 2020 census,{{Cite web |year=2020 |title=Quick Facts: Henderson |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207054401/https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/hendersoncitynevada |archive-date=December 7, 2024 |website=United States Census Bureau}} Henderson had a population of 317,610 residents, a just-over 23% increase from the 2010 census. The city's racial makeup was 66.4% White alone, 6.0% Black or African American alone, 0.8% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, 9.3% Asian alone, 0.7% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander alone, and 10.9% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.1% of the population, while 59.3% were non-Hispanic White.

There were 124,626 households, with an average household size of 2.54 individuals. Owner-occupied housing units accounted for 65.2% of all households, with a median value of $427,900. The median gross rent was $1,641.

The age distribution in 2020 was as follows: 4.9% under 5 years old, 21.4% under 18, and 20.0% aged 65 or older. The median age was 42.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.81 males.

Economically, the median household income was $85,311, with a per capita income of $46,882. Approximately 8.1% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Residents with at least a high school diploma accounted for 93.6% of the population, while residents with bachelor's degrees or higher accounted for 35.3%.

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|+ Henderson, Nevada – Racial and ethnic composition
{{nobold|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.}}

!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)

!Pop 2000{{Cite web|title=P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Henderson city, Nevada|url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALSF12000.P004?g=160XX00US3231900|website=United States Census Bureau}}

!Pop 2010{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Henderson city, Nevada|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3231900&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}}

!{{partial|Pop 2020}}{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Henderson city, Nevada|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3231900&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}}

!% 2000

!% 2010

!{{partial|% 2020}}

White (NH)

| 137,174

| 177,039

| style='background: #ffffe6; |186,109

| 78.21%

| 68.69%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |58.60%

Black or African American (NH)

| 6,376

| 12,471

| style='background: #ffffe6; |20,288

| 3.64%

| 4.84%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |6.39%

Native American or Alaska Native (NH)

| 955

| 1,182

| style='background: #ffffe6; |1,253

| 0.54%

| 0.46%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.39%

Asian (NH)

| 6,838

| 18,172

| style='background: #ffffe6; |28,930

| 3.90%

| 7.05%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |9.11%

Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)

| 681

| 1,354

| style='background: #ffffe6; |2,225

| 0.39%

| 0.53%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.70%

Some other race (NH)

| 260

| 479

| style='background: #ffffe6; |1,748

| 0.15%

| 0.19%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |0.55%

Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)

| 4,312

| 8,655

| style='background: #ffffe6; |20,093

| 2.46%

| 3.36%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |6.33%

Hispanic or Latino (any race)

| 18,785

| 38,377

| style='background: #ffffe6; |56,964

| 10.71%

| 14.89%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |17.94%

Total

| 175,381

| 257,729

| style='background: #ffffe6; |317,610

| 100.00%

| 100.00%

| style='background: #ffffe6; |100.00%

= 2010 census =

At the census of 2010,{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/3231900.html|title=Henderson (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|access-date=July 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723012837/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/3231900.html|archive-date=July 23, 2013|url-status=dead}} 257,729 people resided in Henderson. The racial makeup was 76.9% White, 5.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 7.2% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, and 4.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.9% of the population and 68.7% of the population was non-Hispanic White.

According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,200.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of {{convert|892.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The city's racial makeup was 80.49% 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 13.71% 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 for the city 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 city's median household income was $63,830, and the median family income was $74,120. The per capita income for the city was $33,238. The Henderson zip code 89012 where MacDonald Highlands is located, has the 7th highest per-capita income in the United States at $148,899. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/nevada/henderson|title=Henderson, Nevada Economy|website=bestplaces.net}}

Economy

The largest single employer in Henderson is the city government itself, with 3,524 full-time equivalent employees. Other large employers include Barclays, Green Valley Ranch, Sunset Station, Amazon, the Las Vegas Raiders, and Dignity Health, which operates two hospital campuses in Henderson.{{Cite report |url=https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument/15003/6a38687490721830000 |title=Annual Comprehensive Financial Report |date=June 30, 2024 |publisher=City of Henderson |page=173 |access-date=December 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241222174512/https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/finance/annual-comprehensive-finance-report-acfr |archive-date=2024-12-22 |format=PDF |url-status=live}}

In 2023, the city released a report to identify areas for public policy improvement to support the city economy's primary industries, including: logistics, electric equipment and components manufacturing, financial and credit services, media and sports production, and back-office management and support services.{{Cite report |url=https://hendersonnow.com/COH_TargetIndustryStudy-2023.pdf |title=City of Henderson: Target Industry Study |date=2023 |publisher=City of Henderson |pages=4–5 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240523194920/https://hendersonnow.com/COH_TargetIndustryStudy-2023.pdf |archive-date=May 23, 2024}} Overall, the city attracts more advanced industries than its Southern Nevada counterparts such as Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City since Henderson has more bachelor's and master's degree-holding residents per capita.{{Cite news |last=Credico |first=Mark |date=December 29, 2023 |title=Henderson Analysis Outlines Industries the City Plans to Target for Growth |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-analysis-outlines-industries-the-city-plans-to-target-for-growth-2973119/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229185048/https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-analysis-outlines-industries-the-city-plans-to-target-for-growth-2973119/ |archive-date=December 29, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

= Manufacturing =

TIMET, one of the largest manufacturers of titanium in the world, operates a facility in Henderson that produces titanium sponge and titanium tetrachloride,{{Cite news |last=Ng |first=Jonathan |date=August 4, 2020 |title=Henderson TIMET Plant Workers Seeking Federal Help to Prevent Closure |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-timet-plant-workers-seeking-federal-help-to-prevent-closure-2087819/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009014011/https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-timet-plant-workers-seeking-federal-help-to-prevent-closure-2087819/ |archive-date=2024-10-09 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} employing approximately 600 people.

Levi Strauss operates a {{convert|620000|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}}{{Cite news |last=Lochhead |first=Colton |date=January 11, 2016 |title=Levi Strauss Distribution Center Honored for Sustainability |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/levi-strauss-distribution-center-honored-for-sustainability/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605144306/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/levi-strauss-distribution-center-honored-for-sustainability/ |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} manufacturing and distribution facility in Henderson, where it utilizes advanced laser technology to create custom-designed denim products. This facility allows for the production of personalized designs at a rapid pace.{{Cite news |last=Quinones |first=Todd |date=July 9, 2021 |title=Nevada Built: Levi Strauss Makes Signature Jeans in Las Vegas Valley |url=https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/nv-built-levis-making-signature-jeans-in-henderson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240518063522/https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/nv-built-levis-making-signature-jeans-in-henderson |archive-date=May 18, 2024 |work=KTVN-TV}}

Haas Automation, a leading manufacturer of computerized numerical control machines, began constructing a major production facility in Henderson in 2024.{{Cite news |last=Drewes |first=Emerson |date=October 2, 2024 |title=Giant Henderson Manufacturing Facility to Hire Hundreds |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/construction-to-start-on-giant-henderson-manufacturing-facility-3181670/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241004115605/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/construction-to-start-on-giant-henderson-manufacturing-facility-3181670/ |archive-date=2024-10-04 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}{{Cite news |last=Drewes |first=Emerson |date=September 3, 2024 |title=Construction on Massive Henderson Manufacturing Facility to Start |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/construction-on-massive-henderson-manufacturing-facility-to-start-3162212/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909090245/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/construction-on-massive-henderson-manufacturing-facility-to-start-3162212/ |archive-date=September 9, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} The new facility will cover {{convert|2,400,000|sqft|m2|abbr=out}} and is expected to employ up to 1,400 people over five years.

ProCaps Laboratories, a vitamin manufacturing company, operates a {{convert|90000|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}} facility in Henderson. The facility includes a unique {{convert|1,400|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}} glass-enclosed broadcast studio that enables live broadcasting while production continues uninterrupted. This arrangement is a first-of-its-kind setup in the U.S. for a vitamin production facility.{{Cite news |last=Wargo |first=Buck |date=November 23, 2014 |title=Studio on Henderson Factory Floor Enables Viewers to See Vitamin Production |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/studio-on-henderson-factory-floor-enables-viewers-to-see-vitamin-production/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241214084720/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/studio-on-henderson-factory-floor-enables-viewers-to-see-vitamin-production/ |archive-date=December 14, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

= IT networking infrastructure =

Google's $600 million data center in Henderson operates on a {{convert|64|acre|m2|abbr=out|sp=|adj=on}} campus.{{Cite news |last=Schulz |first=Bailey |date=November 15, 2018 |title=Google Building $600M Data Center in Henderson |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/google-building-600m-data-center-in-henderson-1528054/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808173434/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/google-building-600m-data-center-in-henderson-1528054/ |archive-date=August 8, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} This facility supports Google's network infrastructure Google Cloud, AI, Maps, Search in North America.{{Cite news |last=Hildago |first=Jason |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Google Betting More Than $400 Million on Nevada Tech Infrastructure |url=https://www.rgj.com/story/news/money/business/2024/08/27/google-betting-more-than-400-million-on-nevada-cloud-data-center-facilities/74972303007/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240918063151/https://www.rgj.com/story/news/money/business/2024/08/27/google-betting-more-than-400-million-on-nevada-cloud-data-center-facilities/74972303007/ |archive-date=September 18, 2024 |work=Reno Gazette-Journal}} In addition to the initial investment, Google announced plans to invest an additional $400 million in 2024 to upgrade its Nevada data centers, including the one in Henderson.{{Cite news |last=Alonzo |first=Amy |date=August 28, 2024 |title=Google to Spend $400 Million to Expand Nevada Data Centers |url=https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/google-to-spend-400-million-to-expand-nevada-data-centers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241003183954/https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/google-to-spend-400-million-to-expand-nevada-data-centers |archive-date=October 3, 2024 |work=The Nevada Independent}}

= Logistics =

Amazon operates multiple facilities in Henderson. Among them is a {{convert|600,000|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}} cross-dock facility that enables efficient redistribution of large inventory shipments. The facility employs over 1,000 workers and is one of three Amazon fulfillment centers in Nevada.{{Cite news |last=Shulz |first=Bailey |date=June 25, 2020 |title=Amazon Hiring More Than 1K for Henderson Facility |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/amazon-hiring-more-than-1k-for-henderson-facility-2060889/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820094139/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/amazon-hiring-more-than-1k-for-henderson-facility-2060889/ |archive-date=2020-08-20 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

The Las Vegas Raiders maintain their corporate headquarters and a healthcare performance center in Henderson. The facility features a {{convert|336,000|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}} complex with training fields and administrative offices.{{Cite news |last=Segall |first=Eli |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Raiders Practice Facility Changed Hands Twice Without Real Estate Transfer Taxes |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/raiders-practice-facility-changed-hands-twice-without-real-estate-transfer-taxes-2772339/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001120822/https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/raiders-practice-facility-changed-hands-twice-without-real-estate-transfer-taxes-2772339/ |archive-date=October 1, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

Kroger operates a major distribution center in Henderson, which supports grocery operations throughout the region. The {{convert|428,000|sqft|m2|abbr=out|adj=on}} facility employs around 270 people and serves as a vital logistics hub for the company's network of stores.{{Cite news |last=Hudson |first=Subrina |date=September 13, 2019 |title=Final Touches Completed on Smith's Distribution Center in Henderson |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/final-touches-completed-on-smiths-distribution-center-in-henderson-1847826/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922044140/https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/final-touches-completed-on-smiths-distribution-center-in-henderson-1847826/ |archive-date=September 22, 2019 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

Ethel M Chocolates, established by Forrest Mars Sr., has been a part of Henderson's economic fabric since 1981.{{Cite news |last=Lane |first=Taylor |date=December 16, 2024 |title=How Ethel M Chocolates Got Its Start in Henderson |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/how-ethel-m-chocolates-got-its-start-in-henderson-3248463/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220193223/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/how-ethel-m-chocolates-got-its-start-in-henderson-3248463/ |archive-date=2024-12-20 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}} The facility produces gourmet chocolates and offers a popular tourist attraction with its cactus garden and interactive experiences.{{Cite news |last=Quinones |first=Todd |date=June 18, 2021 |title=Nevada Built: Familiar Chocolate Company With Unfamiliar Story |url=https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/nevada-built-familiar-chocolate-company-with-unfamiliar-story |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007102752/https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/nevada-built-familiar-chocolate-company-with-unfamiliar-story |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |work=KTNV-TV}}

= Top employers =

Although ranges are given in order to protect employee privacy, according to the report, the City of Henderson Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, identifies the city's largest employers as:

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! colspan="3" |Top Single Employers, Henderson, NV (2024)

#

!Employer

!# of Employees

1

|City of Henderson

|3,527

2

|Barclays Services, LLC

|1,000–4,999

3

|Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa

|1,000–4,999

4

|St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena

|1,000–4,999

5

|Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

|1,000–4,999

6

|Amazon LAS1 Distribution Center

|1,000–4,999

7

|Henderson Hospital

|1,000–4,999

8

|M Resort, Spa, Casino

|1,000–4,999

9

|St. Rose Dominican Hospital, de Lima

|500–999

10

|Las Vegas Raiders

|500–999

Arts and culture

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An increasing number of major shopping malls, movie theater complexes, concert venues, restaurants and casino resorts offer residents a variety of choices for leisure time in Henderson. The city also sits a few miles southeast of Las Vegas and is not too far from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. "Shakespeare in the Park" celebrated its tenth anniversary in 1996, a testament to Henderson's long-standing support for the arts and cultural programs. The city also boasts the largest recreational facility – the Henderson Multigenerational Facility – in Nevada as well as Nevada's only scenic Bird Preserve. The city supports a variety of other cultural events, many of which are held at the outdoor amphitheater, the largest one of its kind in Nevada.

= Points of interest =

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= Library =

Henderson has a public library system with five branches.{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://hendersonlibraries.com/ |access-date=June 20, 2023 |website=Henderson Libraries}}{{Cite news |last=Wootten-Greener |first=Julie |date=September 20, 2022 |title=New library opens in fast-growing west Henderson |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/new-library-opens-in-fast-growing-west-henderson-2643627/ |url-status=live |access-date=July 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401021412/https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/new-library-opens-in-fast-growing-west-henderson-2643627/ |archive-date=April 1, 2023}}

Sports

{{See also|Nevada#Sports|Las Vegas#Sports|Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area}}

The headquarters of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) and the Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) are located in Henderson.

The Las Vegas Raiders, formerly the Oakland Raiders, announced their relocation to Las Vegas in 2017. In 2018, they announced the purchase of 55 acres in the southwest part of Henderson where the team's executive offices and practice facility were built.{{Cite news |last=Lopez |first=Sandy |date=February 6, 2018 |title=Henderson finalizes land deal with Raiders |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-finalizes-land-deal-with-raiders/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125195604/https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-finalizes-land-deal-with-raiders/ |archive-date=January 25, 2025 |access-date=July 30, 2018 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}} The $75 million complex was named the Intermountain Health Performance Center and opened in June 2020.{{Cite news |last=Breech |first=John |date=July 2, 2020 |title=Raiders show off their new $75 million practice facility in Nevada and here's what it looks like |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-show-off-their-new-75-million-practice-facility-in-nevada-and-heres-what-it-looks-like/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127012947/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-show-off-their-new-75-million-practice-facility-in-nevada-and-heres-what-it-looks-like/ |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |work=CBS Sports}}

The Las Vegas Aces' {{convert|64,000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} complex houses the team's practice facility, offices, training and weight rooms, hydrotherapy space, physical therapy area, locker rooms, a lecture hall, player and alumni lounges, and an on-site day care center.{{Cite news |last=Cash |first=Meredith |date=May 4, 2023 |title=Take a tour of the Las Vegas Aces' new home — the stunning WNBA space that rivals the best facilities in the men's game |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/las-vegas-aces-facility-tour-photos-wnba-headquarters-2023-5?op=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229083620/https://www.businessinsider.com/las-vegas-aces-facility-tour-photos-wnba-headquarters-2023-5 |archive-date=February 29, 2024 |work=Business Insider}} In 2023, the Aces became the first WNBA team to have a facility built exclusively for itself when their new complex opened.{{Cite news |last=Yamashita |first=Andy |date=April 28, 2023 |title='A space for themselves': Aces unveil historic practice facility |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/aces/a-space-for-themselves-aces-unveil-historic-practice-facility-2769642/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230429025204/https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/aces/a-space-for-themselves-aces-unveil-historic-practice-facility-2769642/ |archive-date=April 29, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

Henderson is also home to three minor league professional sports teams: the Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League, the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League, and the Vegas Thrill of Pro Volleyball Federation.{{Cite web |title=About Lee's Family Forum |url=https://leesfamilyforum.com/about/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402173648/https://leesfamilyforum.com/about/ |archive-date=April 2, 2024 |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=Lee's Family Forum}}{{Cite news |last=Paine |first=Kyle |date=April 2, 2024 |title=Dollar Loan Center ends purported agreement to keep name on Henderson sports arena |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/dollar-loan-center-ends-purported-agreement-to-keep-name-on-henderson-sports-arena/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612204010/https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/dollar-loan-center-ends-purported-agreement-to-keep-name-on-henderson-sports-arena/ |archive-date=June 12, 2024 |work=KLAS-TV}} All three teams are headquartered and play at the 6,000-seat Lee's Family Forum, formerly the Dollar Loan Center. Before folding, the NBA G League Ignite spent its final two seasons headquartered at the arena.{{Cite news |last=Gotz |first=Ben |date=March 21, 2024 |title=NBA to shutter G League Ignite team in Henderson |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/nba-summer-league/nba-to-shutter-g-league-ignite-team-in-henderson-3021276/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327163703/https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/basketball/nba-summer-league/nba-to-shutter-g-league-ignite-team-in-henderson-3021276/ |archive-date=March 27, 2024 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal}}

= Minor professional teams =

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style="text-align:center"

!Team

!Sport

!League

!Venue (capacity)

!Established

!Titles

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!NBA G League Ignite

| Basketball

| NBAGL

| Dollar Loan Center (6,019)

| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|2020

| style="text-align:center;"|0

style="text-align:center;"

!Henderson Silver Knights

| Ice hockey

| AHL

| rowspan=2|Dollar Loan Center (5,567)

| style="text-align:center;"|0

style="text-align:center;"

!Vegas Knight Hawks

| Indoor football

| IFL

| style="text-align:center;"|2021

| style="text-align:center;"|0

Parks and recreation

Henderson has more than {{convert|37|mi}} of trails.Lyle, Michael (May 15, 2008). [http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/15/battle-born-henderson-now-place-call-home/ "Battle-born Henderson now 'A Place to Call Home'"]. Las Vegas Sun.

Government

The city received its charter from the Nevada State Legislature in 1953, formally incorporating the city with a council/manager form of government.

Henderson is divided into four wards. A mayor and four council members are elected citywide, but no more than one council member are allowed to reside in each ward.

Lorna Kesterson was elected as Henderson's first female mayor, serving two terms until 1993.{{cite news|first=Doug|last=McMurdo|title=Former Henderson mayor Lorna Kesterson dies at 86 |url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/former-henderson-mayor-lorna-kesterson-dies-at-86-137520798.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 17, 2012 |access-date=January 20, 2012}}{{cite news|first=Carla J. |last=Zvosec |title=City's first and only female mayor dies at age 86 |url=http://www.hendersonpress.com/local-news/item/883-city%E2%80%99s-first-and-only-female-mayor-dies-at-age-86 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103080133/http://www.hendersonpress.com/local-news/item/883-city%E2%80%99s-first-and-only-female-mayor-dies-at-age-86 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2013 |work=Henderson Press}}

class=wikitable

! Service

! Mayor

1953–1957

| James B. French

1957–1965

| William B. Byrne

1965–1969

| William R. Hampton

1969–1973

| Estes M. McDoniel

1973–1975

| Cruz Olague

1975

| Richard A. Stewart Sr.

1975–1981

| Lorin L. Williams

1981–1985

| Leroy Zike

1985–1993

| Lorna J. Kesterson

1993–1997

| Robert A. Groesbeck

1997–2009

| James B. Gibson

2009–2017

| Andy Hafen

2017–2023

| Debra March

2023–present

| Michelle Romero

= 2013 Americans with Disabilities Act settlement =

In 2013, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it had reached a cooperative settlement agreement with the city of Henderson under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The DOJ received complaints by individuals who are deaf that officers for the city of Henderson did not provide them with qualified sign language interpreters and other auxiliary aids and services when needed for effective communication. One of the complainants was arrested and detained for two days in the Henderson detention facility, while the other was an alleged crime victim.{{cite web|title=Justice Department Reaches Settlement with the City of Henderson, Nev. to Improve Law Enforcement Communications with People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing|url=https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/August/13-crt-881.html|publisher=US Department of Justice|access-date=August 7, 2013|author=Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs|date=August 5, 2013}}

During its investigation into the allegations, the department inquired whether the city of Henderson would be interested in resolving the matter voluntarily. The city expressed its full commitment to ensure compliance with the ADA. Under the settlement, the city of Henderson will pay $35,000 to the complainants. The city agreed to provide sign language interpreters, usually within an hour of a person's request to law enforcement officers. Henderson also agreed to modify its handcuffing policies for people who use sign language or hand writing to communicate, and to adopt other policies consistent with the ADA.

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, including Basic, Coronado, Green Valley, Foothill, and Liberty. The remaining four are private college preparatory schools, including the Henderson International School. A tenth high school, Silverado High School, also serves parts of Henderson but is in unincorporated Clark County.

= Findlay College Prep =

{{Main|Findlay Prep}}

Findlay Prep was a high school basketball program sponsored by the Henderson International School. Henderson International School – a private preparatory school owned by Meritas – hosted Findlay College Prep. Since its creation in 2006 by businessman Cliff Findlay, its dozen students comprised the school's only high school students.{{Cite web |last=Abramson |first=Mitch |date=2013-10-06 |title=Former Knick Jerome Williams coaches Findlay Prep, one of country's top high school basketball teams |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/10/06/former-knick-jerome-williams-coaches-findlay-prep-one-of-countrys-top-high-school-basketball-teams/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=New York Daily News |language=en-US}}

= Colleges and universities =

Henderson is home to Nevada State University, a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education, and has a satellite campus of the College of Southern Nevada. It also has campuses for private institutions of higher education including the Roseman University of Health Sciences, Touro University, and DeVry University.

Several for-profit colleges also operate in the city, including The Art Institute of Las Vegas and Everest College.

Media

= Newspapers =

= Television =

KVVU-TV (channel 5) is the Las Vegas Valley's Fox affiliate and licensed to Henderson, and is based from studios on the northwest side of the city.

= Film history =

  • The documentary Real CSI featured the Henderson Police Department (HPD) Crime Scene Analysts/Investigators.
  • The 1998 film Lethal Weapon 4 used Interstate 215 as a filming location.{{Cite web |last=Schorr |first=Melissa |date=April 17, 1998 |title=Highway to Hollywood - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/apr/17/highway-to-hollywood/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Las Vegas Sun |language=en}}
  • A scene in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever in which Bond (Sean Connery) is nearly cremated alive was filmed at Palm Mortuary's Henderson location.{{Cite web |last=Lawrence |first=Christopher |date=November 5, 2015 |title=When James Bond came to Las Vegas — PHOTOS |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/christopher-lawrence/when-james-bond-came-to-las-vegas-photos/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Sood |first=Suemedha |title=James Bond's Diamonds are Forever |url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20121120-james-bonds-diamonds-are-forever |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=BBC |language=en}}
  • America's Sweethearts, starring Julia Roberts and John Cusack, featured many scenes filmed at Lake Las Vegas.{{Cite web |last=Koehler |first=Robert |date=July 12, 2001 |title=America's Sweethearts |url=https://variety.com/2001/film/reviews/america-s-sweethearts-2-1200469161/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}
  • Paranormal Activity 4 takes place at the home of a wealthy family in Henderson, but was filmed in California.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Josh |date=October 19, 2012 |title=The horror franchise runs out of steam in 'Paranormal Activity 4' |url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2012/oct/19/horror-franchise-runs-out-steam-paranormal-activit/ |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=Las Vegas Weekly}}

Infrastructure

= Transportation =

The city is served by RTC Transit (formerly Citizens Area Transit/CAT) with its network of bus routes which run throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Henderson is served by four major highways: Henderson Black Hills and (State Route 582), which is the main thoroughfare connecting with Las Vegas and Boulder City; Lake Mead Parkway (State Route 564); Interstate 11 and Interstate 215. State Route 146, also known as Saint Rose Parkway, connects Interstate 15 near Sloan with Interstate 215 in Green Valley. This stretch is formally a part of Lake Mead Parkway which is a direct link to Henderson for motorists traveling in and out of Southern California.

The city of Henderson has a low percentage of households without a car. In 2015, 2.8 percent of Henderson households lacked a car, and increased to 5 percent in 2016. The national average was 8.7 percent in 2016. Henderson averaged 1.74 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8.{{cite journal|title=Car Ownership in U.S. Cities Data and Map|journal=Governing|date=December 9, 2014|url=http://www.governing.com/gov-data/car-ownership-numbers-of-vehicles-by-city-map.html|access-date=May 4, 2018}}

Henderson is home for the Henderson Executive Airport. The main airport for the metropolitan area is Harry Reid International Airport, northwest of Henderson.

Street numbering is different within the city of Henderson than with the rest of the Las Vegas Valley. The center of Henderson lies within the intersection of Water Street and Lake Mead Parkway. The Henderson Police Department for years referred to Lake Mead Parkway (and its former name Lake Mead Drive) as "146", while Boulder Highway is often referred as "93", its former highway designation.

The Union Pacific Railroad serves Henderson over a branch line originally built to support construction of Hoover Dam. The final few miles of the line, owned by the U.S. Government, were abandoned after the dam was completed. The line still extends to Boulder City; in 1985, the state purchased the section east of appropriately I-11, with the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum operating excursion trains over the easternmost {{convert|7|mi|km|spell=in}}.

= Public safety =

Fire prevention services are provided by the Henderson Fire Department and police services by the Henderson Police Department.

Notable people

The following is an incomplete list of notable Henderson residents:

  • Steve Aoki (born 1977), electro-house musician, record producer, DJ and music executive{{cite web|url=https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2015/nov/17/steve-aoki-dj-interview-hakkasan-birthday-charitab/|title=Chatting up Steve Aoki as he preps to celebrate his birthday at Hakkasan|website=lasvegasweekly.com|date=November 17, 2015|access-date=October 5, 2017|archive-date=October 6, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006012044/https://lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/2015/nov/17/steve-aoki-dj-interview-hakkasan-birthday-charitab/|url-status=dead}}
  • Zico Bailey (born 2000), soccer player{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2024 |title=New Mexico United exercises contract option on Zico Bailey |url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1325794 |access-date=January 3, 2025 |website=USL Championship}}
  • Gavin Beavers (born 2005), soccer player{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Brendan |date=October 3, 2024 |title=SSFC Spotlight: Gavin Beavers gaining crucial experience |url=https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/mls-usmnt/2024/10/3/24258461/gavin-beavers-goalkeeper-united-states-mens-national-team-real-salt-lake-usmnt-transfer-rumors-usa |access-date=January 11, 2025 |website=Stars and Stripes FC}}
  • Erica Blasberg (1984–2010), LPGA golfer{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/vault/2010/12/13/106014928/the-mystery-of-erica-blasberg|title=The Mystery of Erica Blasberg|last=Shipnuck|first=Alan|date=December 13, 2010|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805103157/http://www.si.com/vault/2010/12/13/106014928/the-mystery-of-erica-blasberg|archive-date=August 5, 2016|url-status=live}}
  • Toni Braxton (born 1967), singer{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/toni-braxtons-house-former-4/view/bing/|title=Toni Braxton's House (former)|work=Virtual Globetrotting|date=November 12, 2011}}
  • Lisa Cano Burkhead, 36th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada{{cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/sisolak-picks-clark-county-educator-for-lieutenant-governor-2497448/|title=Sisolak picks Clark County educator for lieutenant governor|date=December 16, 2021|publisher=Las Vegas Review-Journal|accessdate=December 17, 2021}}
  • Glen and Les Charles, creators of Cheers and Taxi{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4VZQAAAAIBAJ&pg=6868%2C2662620|title=Toledo Blade - Google News Archive Search}}
  • Andrew Cherng (born 1948), founder of Panda Express{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/andrew-peggy-cherng/?sh=39acf49e1bde|title=#838 Andrew & Peggy Cherng|work=Forbes}}
  • Tony Curtis (1925–2010), actor
  • Phyllis Davis (1940–2013), film and television actress
  • Hailey Dawson (born 2010), girl with 3D-printed robotic hand
  • Sheena Easton (born 1959), Scottish singer and actress
  • Joe Farré (born 1967), racing driver
  • Flavor Flav (born 1959), rap music artist and reality television personality{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6867406/flavor-flav-pleads-no-contest-dui-charge-las-vegas|title=Flavor Flav Pleads No Contest to DUI Charge in Las Vegas|last=Associated Press|author-link=Associated Press|date=February 8, 2016|magazine=Billboard|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209000803/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/6867406/flavor-flav-pleads-no-contest-dui-charge-las-vegas|archive-date=February 9, 2016|url-status=live}}
  • Brandon Flowers (born 1981), vocalist for The Killers{{cite news| url=http://observer.guardian.co.uk/magazine/story/0,,1877578,00.html | work=The Guardian | location=London | title=Songs of praise | first=Craig | last=McLean | date=September 24, 2006 | access-date=May 4, 2010}}
  • Joey Gallo, professional baseball outfielder
  • Jeff Gillan (born 1957), journalist
  • Greg Haugen (born 1960), three-time world champion boxer{{Cite news|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/16/one-tough-guy-even-when-he-lost/|title=One Tough Guy, Even When He Lost|last=Kantowski|first=Ron|date=May 16, 2008|work=Las Vegas Sun|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308084939/http://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/may/16/one-tough-guy-even-when-he-lost/|archive-date=March 8, 2016|url-status=live}}
  • Joe Heck (born 1961), U.S. Army Brigadier General, former U.S. Representative, and 2016 Republican nominee for United States Senate in Nevada
  • Iris Kyle (born 1974), professional female bodybuilder
  • Oksana Marafioti, author{{cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/uncategorized/henderson-author-oksana-marafioti-to-debut-book-about-her-life-as-a-gypsy-living-in-america/|title=Henderson author Oksana Marafioti to debut book about her life as a Gypsy living in America|date=May 29, 2012 }}
  • Pierre Omidyar (born 1967), CEO and founder of eBay{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pierre-omidyars-house/|title=Pierre Omidyar's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting|date=February 16, 2009}}
  • Jermaine O'Neal (born 1978), NBA player{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jermaine-oneals-house/view/bing/|title=Jermaine O'Neal's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting|date=April 29, 2009}}
  • Marie Osmond (born 1959), singer, doll designer, and talk show host{{Cite news |last=Bosshart |first=Becky |date=December 24, 2008 |title=Marie Osmand Makes Herself at Home in Green Valley |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/24/marie-osmond-makes-herself-home-green-valley/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125003705/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/24/marie-osmond-makes-herself-home-green-valley/ |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |work=Las Vegas Sun}}
  • Paul Pierce (born 1977), NBA player{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paul-pierces-house-1/view/bing/|title=Paul Pierce's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting|date=September 9, 2009}}
  • Harry Reid (1939–2021), United States Senator
  • Jacky Rosen (born 1957), United States Senator{{Cite web|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/congressional-candidate-jacky-rosen-a-newcomer-unknown-to-most-southern-nevadans/|title=Congressional candidate Jacky Rosen a newcomer, unknown to most Southern Nevadans|date=July 5, 2016}}
  • Nia Sanchez (born 1990), Miss Nevada USA 2014, Miss USA 2014 and 1st runner-up Miss Universe 2014{{Cite news |last=Elfman |first=Doug |date=July 11, 2014 |title=Crowning Achievement: Miss USA comes home to Vegas to help women in need (and eat lollipops) |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/crowning-achievement-miss-usa-comes-home-to-vegas-to-help-women-in-need-and-eat-lollipops/ |url-status=live |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |quote=She moved to Henderson last year and gave pageants another shot. In January, she was named Miss Nevada. In June, her crowning achievement arrived. She became Miss USA.}}
  • David Sklansky (born 1947), professional poker player/author[http://www.72os.com/poker/pro-poker-player-bios/david-sklansky-player-profile.html 72os.com - Poker League, Poker Community - David Sklansky - Player Profile] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715075258/http://www.72os.com/poker/pro-poker-player-bios/david-sklansky-player-profile.html |date=July 15, 2007 }}
  • Mike Tyson (born 1966), retired heavyweight boxer and television personality{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/doug-elfman/mike-tyson-spent-25m-move-down-the-street|title=Mike Tyson spent $2.5M to move down the street|date=March 12, 2016|website=reviewjournal.com}}
  • Nancy Walton Laurie (born 1952), daughter of Walmart co-founder James "Bud" Walton{{cite web|url=http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt|title=Las Vegas Business Press|website=Las Vegas Business Press}}
  • Chumlee (full name Austin Lee Russell, born 1982), star of History Channel TV show Pawn Stars
  • Mary Wilson (1944–2021), singer

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