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| foot_montage = Left-right from top: [[Lake Las Vegas]], [[Henderson Executive Airport]], [[The District at Green Valley Ranch]], [[St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus|St. Rose Dominican Hospital]], [[Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden|Ethel M Chocolate Botanical Gardens]], [[Clark County Heritage Museum]]
| foot_montage = Left-right from top: [[Lake Las Vegas]], [[Henderson Executive Airport]], [[The District at Green Valley Ranch]], [[St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus|St. Rose Dominican Hospital]], [[Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden|Ethel M Chocolate Botanical Gardens]], [[Clark County Heritage Museum]]
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| named_for = [[Charles Henderson (Nevada politician)|Charles Henderson]]
| named_for = [[Charles Henderson (Nevada politician)|Charles Henderson]]
| government_type = [[Council–manager government|Council-manager]]
| government_type = [[Council–manager government|Council-Manager/CEO]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_title = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name = Debra March ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]])
| leader_name = [[Michelle Romero (Mayor)|Michelle Romero]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
| leader_title1 = [[City manager|Manager]]
| leader_title1 = [[Mayor Pro Tem]]
| leader_name1 = Bob Murnane
| leader_name1 = Dan H. Stewart
| leader_title2 = [[City Council]]
| established_date1 = April 16, 1953
| leader_name2 = {{Plain list|
* Dan H. Stewart
* Dan Shaw
* Carrie Cox
* Jim Seebock
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| leader_name3 = Richard Derrick
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'''Henderson''', officially the '''City of Henderson''', is a city in [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]], [[Nevada]], [[United States]], about 16 miles southeast of [[Las Vegas]]. It is the second-largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with an estimated population of 307,928 in 2017.<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html |archive-url=https://archive.is/20160602200744/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2015/SUB-EST2015.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=June 2, 2016 |title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015 |accessdate=July 2, 2016 }}</ref> The city is part of the [[Las Vegas–Paradise, NV MSA|Las Vegas metropolitan area]], which spans the entire [[Las Vegas Valley]]. Henderson occupies the southeastern end of the valley, at an elevation of approximately {{convert|1330|ft|m}}.
'''Henderson''' is a city in [[Clark County, Nevada]], United States, about {{convert|16|mi}} southeast of downtown [[Las Vegas]]. It is the [[List of cities in Nevada|2nd most populous city]] in [[Nevada]], after Las Vegas, with an estimated population of 320,189 in 2019. The city is part of the [[Las Vegas Valley]]. Henderson occupies the southeastern end of the valley, at an elevation of {{Convert|1864|ft}}.

Henderson is known for its supply of [[magnesium]] during [[World War II]]. With the decline of magnesium production, the Nevada legislature approved a bill that gave Nevada's Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants, and Henderson was incorporated in 1953. Henderson is the location of [[Lake Las Vegas]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/lake-las-vegas-properties-change-hands/ |title=Lake Las Vegas properties change hands |date=January 10, 2008 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|language=en-US|access-date=June 14, 2019}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Charles B. Henderson.jpg|thumb|upright|Henderson was named in honor of [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] [[Charles Henderson (Nevada politician)|Charles Henderson]].]]
[[File:Charles B. Henderson.jpg|thumb|upright|Henderson was named in honor of [[United States Senate|U.S. Senator]] [[Charles Henderson (Nevada politician)|Charles Henderson]].]]
The township of Henderson first emerged in the 1940s during World War II with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. Henderson quickly became a main supplier of [[magnesium]] in the United States, which was called the "miracle metal" of World War II.<ref>Lelande Quick, Miracle Metal from Nevada Hills, [https://www.scribd.com/doc/2097157/194406DesertMagazine1944June?page=10 Desert Magazine, June 1944], pages 10-13</ref> 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]].<ref name=magnes>Moore, David. [http://www.romanconcrete.com/docs/hooverdam/hooverdam.htm The Hoover Dam: A World Renowned Concrete Monument] ''Roman Concrete'', 1999. Accessed: 26 February 2012.</ref> Mayor Jim Gibson's grandfather, Fred D. Gibson, was one of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to learn the secret of creating the "miracle metal" which would eventually help the United States and its allies win the war. The British liaison officer sent to Henderson, Major Charles Ball, had a street named after him. There was some concern that "Ball St," would sound improper, so the street was named "Major Avenue".
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.<ref>Lelande Quick, Miracle Metal from Nevada Hills, [https://www.scribd.com/doc/2097157/194406DesertMagazine1944June?page=10 Desert Magazine, June 1944], pages 10-13</ref> The plant supplied the [[United States Department of War|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]].<ref name=magnes>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.</ref> Mayor Jim Gibson's grandfather, Fred D. Gibson, was one of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to learn the secret of creating the "miracle metal" which would help the United States and its allies win the war. The British liaison officer sent to Henderson, Major Charles Ball, had a main thoroughfare named after him. Because of concerns about having a street named “Ball Avenue”, the name was later changed to “Major Avenue”.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}


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 the majority of the 14,000 BMI 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 had offered Henderson for sale as war surplus property.
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/our-history |title=Our History &#124; Henderson, NV }}</ref>


In an effort to save the city, the Nevada Legislature spent a weekend visiting Henderson, evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill giving the Colorado River Commission of Nevada the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor Vail Pittman signed the bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming war surplus property.
In an effort to save the city, the [[Nevada Legislature]] spent a weekend visiting Henderson, evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill that gave Nevada's Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor [[Vail Pittman]] signed the bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming war surplus property.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}}


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|94|sqmi|km2}} in size today.
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|94|sqmi|km2}} in size today.{{when|date=April 2021}}


=== Ammonium perchlorate factory fire===
In 1988, the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) rocket fuel factory, in the modern-day Gibson Springs neighborhood of Henderson, [[PEPCON disaster|caught fire]]. The blaze quickly spread and engulfed the factory, spewing rocket fuel, smoke, and toxic fumes from the building, eventually obliterating it in a massive explosion, followed by six smaller explosions. These sent shockwaves throughout Henderson and parts of the [[Las Vegas Valley]], shattering glass and damaging buildings. The explosions also caused earthquakes, some of which measured over 3.0 on the [[Richter magnitude scale]]. Two people were killed, and an additional 372 injured.
{{Main|PEPCON disaster}}
Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) was incorporated in Henderson, Nevada, about seven miles southeast of Las Vegas, in November 1955 by Edgar J. Marston (La Jolla, CA), Fred D. Gibson Sr. (Las Vegas, NV), and John V. Mueller (Reno, NV). Initially, PEPCON provided consulting services specializing in mining and chemical plant design. It was also the operator of a chlorine gas packaging plant (servicing area businesses that had swimming pools) and a sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) manufacturing operation using the brand name “Boulder White.”


On May 4, 1988, 10:40am the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) Ammonium perchlorate manufacture, a crystallized oxygen, in the modern-day Gibson Business Park of Henderson, caught fire.{{clarify|date=February 2024|reason=sentence is incongruent}} After complaining of the smell of Mercaptan, an odorant added to natural gas, for 2 weeks prior to the explosion on May 4, 1988. The blaze quickly engulfed the factory, smoke, and flames from the building, eventually obliterating it in a massive explosion, followed by six smaller explosions. Smoke was seen from {{convert|100|mi}} away, and two major blasts measured 3.0 and 3.5, respectively, on the [[Richter magnitude scale]] at observatories in [[California]] and [[Colorado]].<ref name="nasa-2012"/> These explosions sent shockwaves throughout Henderson and parts of the [[Las Vegas Valley]] that shattered glass and damaged buildings. Two people were killed and 372 were injured. Investigators surveying the damage in the surrounding communities estimated the blast as similar to a 1-[[kiloton]] [[air burst]] [[nuclear detonation]].<ref name="nasa-2012">{{cite journal|title=From Rockets to Ruins: The PEPCON Ammonium Perchlorate Plant Explosion|journal=NASA Safety Center System Failure Case Study|date=November 2012|volume=6|issue=9|url=https://sma.nasa.gov/docs/default-source/safety-messages/safetymessage-2012-11-05-pepconexplosion-vits.pdf?sfvrsn=6|access-date=August 7, 2013}}</ref> The full report can be found in the book: A Brief History: Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada – January 14, 2016 {{ISBN|1-5144-3524-1}}.
The events of the PEPCON factory disaster spurred development in Henderson years later, from its historical industrial development to residential and commercial development. There are now no signs of the explosion where it happened. Today, the site consists mostly of office buildings.

The events of the PEPCON spurred new development in Henderson years later, from its historical industrial development to residential and commercial development. There are now no signs of the explosion where it happened. Today, the site consists mostly of office buildings.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}<ref>{{Cite book |last=Thayer |first=Dave |title=A Brief History: Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada |date=January 14, 2016 |publisher=Amazon |isbn=978-1-5144-3524-3 |edition=1st |location=Henderson, NV |publication-date=January 14, 2016 |pages=1–26 |language=English}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Lasvegasmetro.png|thumb|right|This map of the [[Las Vegas Valley]] shows Henderson's location within the metropolitan area]]
[[File:Lasvegasmetro.png|thumb|left|Map of the [[Las Vegas Valley]] with Henderson]]

Henderson is located {{convert|16|mi}} southeast of downtown Las Vegas at {{Coord|36|2|23|N|114|58|52|W|type:city}}<nowiki> (36.03972, -114.98111)</nowiki>.<ref name="GR1">{{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}}</ref>
Henderson is about {{convert|16|mi}} southeast of downtown Las Vegas.<ref name="GR1">{{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}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|279.0|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US3231900| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Henderson city, Nevada| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| accessdate=October 15, 2014}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|279.0|km2|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">{{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}}</ref>


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.
[[File:Las Vegas Lightning Storm.jpg|thumb|right|A [[lightning]] storm as seen from Henderson, looking toward the [[Las Vegas Strip]]]]
The city is situated 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 desert; the only water in the city is found in washes like Duck Creek.


Residential neighborhoods in Henderson include [[Anthem, Nevada|Anthem]], Anthem Country Club, Ascaya, Black Mountain Vistas, Cadence, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, The Fountains, Grand Legacy, [[Green Valley, Henderson|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, Nevada|Seven Hills]], Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Tuscany Residential Village, and Whitney Ranch.
Residential neighborhoods in Henderson include [[Anthem, Nevada|Anthem]], Anthem Country Club, Ascaya, Black Mountain Vistas, Cadence, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, The Fountains, Grand Legacy, [[Green Valley, Henderson|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, Nevada|Seven Hills]], Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, [[Tuscany Village]], and Whitney Ranch.


===Climate===
===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 flood]]ing and [[thunderstorms]]. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is December.
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 flood]]ing and [[thunderstorms]]. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is December. On average there are 292 clear days per year.<ref>{{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}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=August 2022}}
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At the [[census]] of 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32/3231900.html|title=Henderson (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau|publisher=}}</ref> there were 257,729 people residing in Henderson. The racial makeup was 76.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 4.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 14.9% of the population and 68.7% of the population was [[non-Hispanic White]].
At the [[census]] of 2010,<ref>{{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}}</ref> 257,729 people resided in Henderson. The racial makeup was 76.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 7.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], and 4.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 14.9% of the population and 68.7% of the population was [[non-Hispanic White]].


According to the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 2,200.8 people per square mile (849.7/km²). There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile (344.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.49% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.70% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.98% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.42% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Pacific Islander]], 3.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.49% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.71% of the population.
According to the [[2000 United States Census|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 (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.76% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.70% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.98% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.42% [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|Pacific Islander]], 3.16% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.49% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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.
There were 66,331 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were [[Marriage|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.
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 median income for a household in the city was $63,830, and the median income for a family 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 [[Highest-income ZCTAs in the United States#ZCTAs ranked by per capita income|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/nevada/henderson|title=Henderson, Nevada Economy|author=|date=|website=www.bestplaces.net}}</ref>
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 [[Highest-income ZCTAs in the United States#ZCTAs ranked by per capita income|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/economy/city/nevada/henderson|title=Henderson, Nevada Economy|website=bestplaces.net}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==

In July 2020, Amazon announced the opening of a new, {{convert|600000|sqft}} facility in Henderson.<ref>Amazon announces opening of new 600,000 square foot facility in Henderson [https://www.fox5vegas.com/news/amazon-announces-opening-of-new-600-000-square-foot-facility-in-henderson/article_2f333152-cd0b-11ea-8186-0b2d1dd7641d.html]</ref>
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===Top employers===
===Top employers===
According to the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2016,<ref name="cafr">{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofhenderson.com/docs/default-source/finance-docs/financial-reports/For-Fiscal-Year-Ended-June-30-2016/statistical-section.pdf|title=City of Henderson Comprehensive Annual Financial Report|author=|date=|website=cityofhenderson.com}}</ref> the top employers in the city are:
According to the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2016,<ref name="cafr">{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofhenderson.com/docs/default-source/finance-docs/financial-reports/For-Fiscal-Year-Ended-June-30-2016/statistical-section.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928010057/http://www.cityofhenderson.com/docs/default-source/finance-docs/financial-reports/For-Fiscal-Year-Ended-June-30-2016/statistical-section.pdf |archive-date=September 28, 2017 |url-status=live|title=City of Henderson Comprehensive Annual Financial Report|website=cityofhenderson.com}}</ref> the city's largest employers are:


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{{See also|National Career Fairs}}


==Culture and entertainment==
==Culture and entertainment==
[[File:GreenValleyRanchPool.JPG|thumb|right|[[Green Valley Ranch]]]]
[[File:GreenValleyRanchPool.JPG|thumb|right|[[Green Valley Ranch]]]]
[[File:The perfect gift (8595584563).jpg|thumb|right|[[Lamborghini|Lamborghini Las Vegas]], located on Auto Show Drive in Henderson]]
[[File:The perfect gift (8595584563).jpg|thumb|right|[[Lamborghini|Lamborghini Las Vegas]] on Auto Show Drive in Henderson]]
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 Multigenerational Facility at Liberty Pointe – in Nevada as well as Nevada's only scenic Bird Preserve. The city supports a variety of other cultural events as well, many of which are held at the outdoor amphitheater, the largest one of its kind in Nevada.
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.


===Film history===
===Film history===
* The documentary ''Real CSI'' featured the Henderson Police Department (HPD) Crime Scene Analysts/Investigators.
*Henderson is frequently featured on the TV drama ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'' as the location of residence of a victim or other person of interest, although the majority of the show's filming takes place in [[California]].{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
* The 1998 film ''[[Lethal Weapon 4]]'' used [[Las Vegas Beltway|Interstate 215]] as a filming location.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*The documentary ''Real CSI'' featured the Henderson Police Department (HPD) Crime Scene Analysts/Investigators.
* A scene in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Diamonds Are Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' in which Bond ([[Sean Connery]]) is nearly cremated alive was filmed at Palm Mortuary's Henderson location.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Later in the movie, he is dumped into a pipeline, which was filmed near Lake Mead Boulevard. The construction office for the Lake Mead to Las Vegas water pipeline was there during the building of the pipeline and the filming of the movie.{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
*The 1998 film ''[[Lethal Weapon 4]]'' used [[Las Vegas Beltway|Interstate 215]] as a filming location.
* ''[[America's Sweethearts]]'', starring [[Julia Roberts]] and [[John Cusack]], featured many scenes filmed at Lake Las Vegas.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*A scene in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[Diamonds Are Forever (film)|Diamonds Are Forever]]'' in which Bond ([[Sean Connery]]) is nearly cremated alive was filmed at Palm Mortuary's Henderson location.<ref>Block, Marcelline (2011). ''World Film Locations: Las Vegas''. Intellect Books. Page 16. {{ISBN|9781841505886}}.</ref> Later in the movie, he is dumped into a pipeline, which was filmed near Lake Mead Boulevard. The construction office for the Lake Mead to Las Vegas water pipeline was located there during the building of the pipeline and the filming of the movie.{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
* ''[[Paranormal Activity 4]]'' takes place at the home of a wealthy family in Henderson, but was filmed in California.<ref>{{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]]}}</ref>
*''[[America's Sweethearts]]'', starring [[Julia Roberts]] and [[John Cusack]], featured many scenes filmed at Lake Las Vegas.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aF8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA137&lpg=PA137&dq=America's+Sweethearts,+starring+Julia+Roberts+and+John+Cusack,+featured+many+scenes+filmed+at+Lake+Las+Vegas&source=bl&ots=4l9fzF5Jdh&sig=VmdlrAiW8CD2jHrwjh9JLyxhdv4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwic57rf_s7YAhXLp48KHdmXBXMQ6AEINTAC#v=onepage&q=America's%20Sweethearts,%20starring%20Julia%20Roberts%20and%20John%20Cusack,%20featured%20many%20scenes%20filmed%20at%20Lake%20Las%20Vegas&f=false|title=Los Angeles Magazine|last=Communications|first=Emmis|date=June 2001|publisher=Emmis Communications|language=en}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
*''[[Paranormal Activity 4]]'' takes place at the home of a wealthy family in Henderson.


===Select points of interest===
===Select points of interest===
[[File:MacDonaldHighlands1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The entrance to [[MacDonald Highlands]] in Henderson.]]
[[File:MacDonaldHighlands1.jpg|thumb|The entrance to [[MacDonald Highlands]] in Henderson.]]
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* [[Acacia Demonstration Gardens]]
* [[Acacia Demonstration Gardens]]
* [[Anthem, Nevada|Anthem Country Club]]
* [[Anthem, Nevada|Anthem Country Club]]
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* Roma Hills
* [[Seven Hills, Nevada|Seven Hills Estates]]
* [[Seven Hills, Nevada|Seven Hills Estates]]
* [[Sunset Station]]
* [[Sunset Station (hotel and casino)|Sunset Station]]
* Veteran's Wall
* Veteran's Wall
* [[Water Street District (Henderson, Nevada)|Water Street District]]<ref>{{cite news |last=Davis |first=Hillary |title=Henderson soaks up '30-year overnight success' of Water Street reboot |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/oct/10/henderson-30-year-overnight-success-water-street/ |access-date=December 22, 2022 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=October 10, 2021}}</ref>
* Westin Resort at [[Lake Las Vegas]]
* Westin Resort at [[Lake Las Vegas]]
* Wildhorse Golf Club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.golfwildhorse.com|title=Wildhorse Golf Golf Course Henderson Las Vegas Golf|work=Wildhorse Golf}}</ref>
* Wildhorse Golf Club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.golfwildhorse.com|title=Wildhorse Golf Golf Course Henderson Las Vegas Golf|work=Wildhorse Golf}}</ref>
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==Hiking trails==
===Hiking trails===
Henderson has more than {{convert|37|mi}} of trails.<ref>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]]''.</ref>
Henderson has more than {{convert|37|mi}} of trails.<ref>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]]''.</ref>


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The city received its charter from the [[Nevada State Legislature]] in 1953, formally incorporating the city with a council/manager form of 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.
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.<ref name=lvrj>{{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]] |publisher=|date=2012-01-17 |accessdate=2012-01-20}}</ref><ref name=hp>{{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.is/20130103080133/http://www.hendersonpress.com/local-news/item/883-city%E2%80%99s-first-and-only-female-mayor-dies-at-age-86 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2013-01-03 |work=[[Henderson Press]]}}</ref>
[[Lorna Kesterson]] was elected as Henderson's first female mayor, serving two terms until 1993.<ref name=lvrj>{{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}}</ref><ref name=hp>{{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}}</ref>


Fire prevention services are provided by the [[Henderson Fire Department]] and police services by the [[Henderson Police Department]].
Fire prevention services are provided by the [[Henderson Fire Department]] and police services by the [[Henderson Police Department]].
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===Safety===
In 2011, ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine ranked Henderson as United States second-safest city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/bethgreenfield/2011/12/15/americas-safest-cities/|title=America's Safest Cities|date=15 December 2011|work=Forbes}}</ref> It has also been named as "One of the Best Cities to Live in America" by ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.8newsnow.com/story/15530483/henderson-named-one-of-americas-best-cities|title=1 dead in shooting near Decatur & Alta|author=Kody Stover|work=LASVEGASNOW}}</ref> In 2014, Henderson was again ranked as one of the Top 10 "Safest Cities in the United States" by the [[FBI]] [[Uniform Crime Reports|Uniform Crime Report]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/apr/07/henderson-ranked-again-one-americas-safest-cities/|title=Henderson ranked again as one of America's safest cities|author=Brian Nordli|work=LasVegasSun.com}}</ref>


===2013 Americans with Disabilities Act settlement===
===2013 Americans with Disabilities Act settlement===
In 2013, the [[United States Department of Justice|Department of Justice]] (DOJ) announced that 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 had been arrested and detained for two days in the Henderson [[detention facility]], while the other was an alleged [[crime victim]].<ref name="doj-2013">{{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=http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2013/August/13-crt-881.html|publisher=US Department of Justice|accessdate=7 August 2013|author=Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs|date=5 August 2013}}</ref>
In 2013, the [[United States Department of Justice|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]].<ref name="doj-2013">{{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}}</ref>


During the course of 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 a total of $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.<ref name="doj-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.<ref name="doj-2013"/>


==Education==
==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. 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 located in the unincorporated Clark County ([[Paradise, Nevada|Paradise]]).
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 Academy of International Studies|Basic]], [[Coronado High School (Nevada)|Coronado]], [[Green Valley High School (Nevada)|Green Valley]], [[Foothill High School (Henderson, Nevada)|Foothill]], and [[Liberty High School (Nevada)|Liberty]]. The remaining four are private college preparatory schools, including the [[Henderson International School]]. A tenth high school, [[Silverado High School (Las Vegas)|Silverado High School]], also serves parts of Henderson but is in unincorporated [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]].


===Findlay College Prep===
===Findlay College Prep===
{{Main article|Findlay Prep}}
{{Main|Findlay Prep}}
Findlay Prep is a [[basketball#High school basketball|high school basketball]] program sponsored by the Henderson International School. Despite closing its high school in 2010 due to the local economic downturn,<ref>Green, Steve. [http://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/feb/26/henderson-international-school-closing-two-three-c/ "Henderson International School closing all of three campuses."], ''[[Las Vegas Sun]]'', 26 February 2010. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.</ref> Henderson International School - a private preparatory school owned by [[Meritas (education)]] - hosts [[Findlay College Prep]]. since its creation in 2006 by businessman Cliff Findlay, its dozen students comprise the school's only high school students.<ref name=JWilliams>Abramson, Mitch. [http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/zone-knick-coaches-country-top-hs-basketball-teams-article-1.1477320 "Former Knick Jerome Williams coaches Findlay Prep, one of country's top high school basketball teams."], ''[[Daily News (New York)]]'', 5 October 2013. Retrieved on 24 May 2015.</ref> Findlay has had several McDonald's All-Americans and alumni playing in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).
Findlay Prep was a [[basketball#High school basketball|high school basketball]] program sponsored by the Henderson International School. Henderson International School – a private preparatory school owned by [[Meritas (education)|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.<ref name=JWilliams>Abramson, Mitch. [http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/zone-knick-coaches-country-top-hs-basketball-teams-article-1.1477320 "Former Knick Jerome Williams coaches Findlay Prep, one of country's top high school basketball teams."], ''[[Daily News (New York)]]'', October 5, 2013. Retrieved on May 24, 2015.</ref> Findlay has had several McDonald's All-Americans and alumni playing in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).


===Colleges and universities===
===Colleges and universities===
Henderson is home to several colleges and universities. [[Nevada State College]], a baccalaureate college in the [[Nevada System of Higher Education]]. The [[Roseman University of Health Sciences]], a private university which awards degrees in nursing, pharmacy, and business, is located in Henderson. The [[College of Southern Nevada]], a community college based in [[Las Vegas]], maintains a branch campus in Henderson. California's [[National University (California)|National University]], [[Touro University Nevada]] and [[Devry University]] also maintain a campus in Henderson.
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 Nevada|Touro University]], and [[DeVry University]].


Several for-profit colleges also operate in the city, including the International Academy of Design & Technology (Henderson campus closed in 2016), [[The Art Institute of Las Vegas]], and [[Everest College]].
Several for-profit colleges also operate in the city, including [[The Art Institute of Las Vegas]] and [[Everest College]].


===Nevada State College===
===Library===
Henderson has a [[public library]] system with five branches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://hendersonlibraries.com/ |access-date=June 20, 2023 |website=Henderson Libraries}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
Founded in 2002 on a {{convert|509|acre|km2|adj=on}} site in the southern foothills of Henderson, [[Nevada State College]] offers academic programs regular and accelerated nursing degrees, education degrees, and liberal arts majors including psychology, biology, history, English, criminal justice, and an [[Occupational Therapy]] joint degree program in conjunction with [[Touro College]]. Its first permanent building, the Liberal Arts and Sciences building, opened in August 2008. [[Nevada State College]]'s full-time faculty is 34.2% ethnic/racial minorities, which is the highest percentage of all colleges of the [[Nevada System of Higher Education]] institutions. The college realized accreditation through the efforts of its late President Dr. [[Fred Maryanski]].


==Media==
==Sports==
{{See also|Nevada#Sports|Las Vegas#Sports|Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area}}
Henderson is home to the headquarters of the [[Las Vegas Raiders]]. In February 2018, the then [[History of the Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]] (who in 2017 announced they would [[Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas|relocate to Las Vegas]] in time for the 2020 NFL season) announced the signing of a deal for 55 acres of land near [[Henderson Executive Airport]], on which the team's executive offices and practice facility were built.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/henderson/henderson-finalizes-land-deal-with-raiders/|title=Henderson finalizes land deal with Raiders|last=Lopez|first=Sandy|date=February 6, 2018|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|access-date=July 30, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Intermountain Healthcare]] Performance Center opened in June 2020.<ref>{{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 |work=CBS Sports |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}}</ref>


Henderson is the home to the headquarters of the [[Las Vegas Aces]] of the [[Women's National Basketball Association]]. In February 2021, ground was broken for an Aces facility next to the Raiders facility. The 50,000 square foot facility houses the Aces’ practice facility, offices, training room, weight room, hydrotherapy space, physical therapy area, locker rooms, a lecture hall, player and alumni lounges, and an on-site day care center.<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 15, 2021|title=Mark Davis building Aces training facility in Henderson|url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/aces/mark-davis-building-aces-training-facility-in-henderson-2281574/|access-date=February 17, 2021|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2022 |title=New Aces training facility 'setting a standard for women's sports' |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/aces/new-aces-training-facility-setting-a-standard-for-womens-sports-2678500/ |access-date=November 21, 2022 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> The facility which was the first complex built solely for the use of a WNBA team opened in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 29, 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/ |access-date=April 29, 2023 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>

The [[Henderson Silver Knights]] of the [[American Hockey League]] play in a 6,000-seat arena, the [[Dollar Loan Center]] in Henderson. The arena is also home to the [[Vegas Knight Hawks]] of the [[Indoor Football League]], and the [[NBA G League Ignite]] of the [[NBA G League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-and-city-of-henderson-issue-ahl-update/c-315009272 |title=Vegas Golden Knights And City Of Henderson Issue AHL Update |website=NHL.com |date=February 13, 2020}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=April 2022}}

===Minor professional teams===
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==Media==
===Newspapers===
===Newspapers===
*''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]''
* ''[[Las Vegas Review-Journal]]''
*''[[Las Vegas Sun]]''
* ''[[Las Vegas Sun]]''
*''Green Valley View''
* ''Green Valley View''
*''The Henderson Press''
* ''The Henderson Press''


===Television===
===Television===
[[KVVU-TV]] (channel 5) is the Las Vegas Valley's [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] affiliate and licensed to Henderson, and is based from studios on the northwest side of the city.
[[KVVU]] is licensed to broadcast from Henderson as ''Fox 5 News''.


==Transportation==
==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]].
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 ([[Nevada State Route 582|State Route 582]]), which is the main thoroughfare connecting with Las Vegas and [[Boulder City, Nevada|Boulder City]]; [[Lake Mead Parkway]] ([[Nevada State Route 564|State Route 564]]); [[Interstate 515 (Nevada)|Interstate 515]] and [[Interstate 215 (Nevada)|Interstate 215]]. [[Nevada State Route 146|State Route 146]], also known as Saint Rose Parkway, connects [[Interstate 15 (Nevada)|Interstate 15]] near [[Sloan, Nevada|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]].
Henderson is served by four major highways: Henderson Black Hills and ([[Nevada State Route 582|State Route 582]]), which is the main thoroughfare connecting with Las Vegas and [[Boulder City, Nevada|Boulder City]]; [[Lake Mead Parkway]] ([[Nevada State Route 564|State Route 564]]); [[Interstate 515 (Nevada)|Interstate 515]] and [[Interstate 215 (Nevada)|Interstate 215]]. [[Nevada State Route 146|State Route 146]], also known as Saint Rose Parkway, connects [[Interstate 15 (Nevada)|Interstate 15]] near [[Sloan, Nevada|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Car Ownership in U.S. Cities Data and Map|journal=Governing|url=http://www.governing.com/gov-data/car-ownership-numbers-of-vehicles-by-city-map.html|accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{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}}</ref>


Henderson is home for the [[Henderson Executive Airport]]. The main airport for the metropolitan area is [[McCarran International Airport]], located northwest of Henderson.
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.
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, Nevada|Boulder City]]; in 1985, the state purchased the section east of appropriately [[Interstate 515|I-515]], with the [[Nevada Southern Railroad Museum]] operating excursion trains over the easternmost seven miles (11&nbsp;km).
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, Nevada|Boulder City]]; in 1985, the state purchased the section east of appropriately [[Interstate 515|I-515]], with the [[Nevada Southern Railroad Museum]] operating excursion trains over the easternmost seven miles (11&nbsp;km).

===Rocket fuel factory fire===
{{Main article|PEPCON disaster}}
In 1988, the PEPCON rocket fuel factory became engulfed in fire. Smoke was seen from 100 miles away, and two major blasts measured 3.0 and 3.5, respectively, on the [[Richter magnitude scale]] at observatories in [[California]] and [[Colorado]].<ref name="nasa-2012"/> Investigators surveying the damage in the surrounding communities estimated the blast as similar to a 1-kiloton airblast [[nuclear detonation]].<ref name="nasa-2012">{{cite journal|title=From Rockets to Ruins: The PEPCON Ammonium Perchlorate Plant Explosion|journal=NASA Safety Center System Failure Case Study|date=November 2012|volume=6|issue=9|url=http://nsc.nasa.gov/SFCS/SystemFailureCaseStudyFile/Download/290|accessdate=7 August 2013}}</ref> Two people were killed. The explosion spurred the development of Henderson from industrial to the largely residential area it is today. There are no signs of the Pepcon explosion today, and the site now consists mostly of office buildings.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==

The following is an incomplete list of notable Henderson residents:
The following is an incomplete list of notable Henderson residents:


* [[Steve Aoki]] (born 1977), electro-house musician, record producer, DJ and music executive<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[René Angélil]] (1942–2016), [[Canadians|Canadian]] musical producer, talent manager and singer
* [[Erica Blasberg]] (1984–2010), LPGA golfer<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Steve Aoki]] (born 1977), electro-house musician, record producer, DJ and music executive<ref>{{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|author=|date=|website=lasvegasweekly.com}}</ref>
* [[Toni Braxton]] (born 1967), singer<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Erica Blasberg]] (1984–2010), LPGA golfer<ref>{{Cite news|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|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805103157/http://www.si.com:80/vault/2010/12/13/106014928/the-mystery-of-erica-blasberg|archive-date=June 6, 2017|dead-url=no}}</ref>
* [[Lisa Cano Burkhead]], 36th [[Lieutenant Governor of Nevada]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Toni Braxton]] (born 1967), singer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/toni-braxtons-house-former-4/view/bing/|title=Toni Braxton's House (former)|work=Virtual Globetrotting}}</ref>
*[[Glen and Les Charles]], creators of ''[[Cheers]]'' and ''[[Taxi (TV series)|Taxi]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4VZQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LA4EAAAAIBAJ&pg=6868%2C2662620|title=Toledo Blade - Google News Archive Search|publisher=}}</ref>
* [[Glen and Les Charles]], creators of ''[[Cheers]]'' and ''[[Taxi (TV series)|Taxi]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=4VZQAAAAIBAJ&pg=6868%2C2662620|title=Toledo Blade - Google News Archive Search}}</ref>
* [[Andrew Cherng]] (born 1948), founder of [[Panda Express]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/andrew-peggy-cherng/?sh=39acf49e1bde|title=#838 Andrew & Peggy Cherng|work=Forbes}}</ref>
*[[Phyllis Davis]] (1940–2013), film and television actress
* [[Tony Curtis]] (1925–2010), actor
* [[Phyllis Davis]] (1940–2013), film and television actress
* [[Hailey Dawson]] (born 2010), girl with [[3D printing|3D-printed]] [[Robotics|robotic]] hand
* [[Hailey Dawson]] (born 2010), girl with [[3D printing|3D-printed]] [[Robotics|robotic]] hand
* [[Sheena Easton]] (born 1959), Scottish singer and actress
*[[Celine Dion]] (born 1968), [[Canadians|Canadian]] pop singer<ref>http://www.celebrityhousepictures.com/celine-dion.php</ref>
*[[Sheena Easton]] (born 1959), pop singer
* [[Joe Farré]] (born 1967), racing driver
*[[Flavor Flav]] (born 1959), [[rap music]] artist and reality television personality<ref>{{Cite news|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]]|date=February 8, 2016|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=July 23, 2018|archive-url=http://perma.cc/4CVM-LMVA|archive-date=July 23, 2018|dead-url=no}}</ref>
* [[Flavor Flav]] (born 1959), [[rap music]] artist and reality television personality<ref>{{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 (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}}</ref>
*[[Brandon Flowers]] (born 1981), vocalist for [[The Killers]]<ref>{{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=2006-09-24 | accessdate=2010-05-04}}</ref>
* [[Brandon Flowers]] (born 1981), vocalist for [[The Killers]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* [[Joey Gallo]], professional baseball outfielder
*[[Jeff Gillan]] (born 1957), journalist
*[[Bryce Harper]] (born 1992), professional baseball player
* [[Jeff Gillan]] (born 1957), journalist
*[[Greg Haugen]] (born 1960), three-time world champion boxer<ref>{{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]]|access-date=|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|dead-url=no}}</ref>
* [[Greg Haugen]] (born 1960), three-time world champion boxer<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* [[Joe Heck]] (born 1961), [[U.S. Army]] [[Brigadier general (United States)|Brigadier General]], former [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]], and [[2016 United States Senate election in Nevada|2016]] Republican nominee for [[United States Senate]] in Nevada
*[[Iris Kyle]] (born 1974), professional female bodybuilder
* [[Iris Kyle]] (born 1974), professional female bodybuilder
*[[Pierre Omidyar]] (born 1967), CEO and founder of [[eBay]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pierre-omidyars-house/|title=Pierre Omidyar's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting}}</ref>
*[[Jermaine O'Neal]] (born 1978), [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/jermaine-oneals-house/view/bing/|title=Jermaine O'Neal's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting}}</ref>
* [[Pierre Omidyar]] (born 1967), CEO and founder of [[eBay]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pierre-omidyars-house/|title=Pierre Omidyar's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting|date=February 16, 2009}}</ref>
* [[Jermaine O'Neal]] (born 1978), [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Marie Osmond]] (born 1959), singer, doll designer, and talk show host
* [[Marie Osmond]] (born 1959), singer, doll designer, and talk show host
*[[Paul Pierce]] (born 1977), [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player<ref>{{cite web|url=http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/paul-pierces-house-1/view/bing/|title=Paul Pierce's House|work=Virtual Globetrotting}}</ref>
* [[Paul Pierce]] (born 1977), [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] player<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[Harry Reid]] (born 1939), retired [[United States Senator]]
*[[Nia Sanchez]] (born 1990), [[Miss USA 2014]]
* [[Harry Reid]] (1939–2021), retired [[United States Senator]]
* [[Jacky Rosen]] (born 1957), [[United States Senator]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*[[David Sklansky]] (born 1947), professional poker player/author<ref>[http://www.72os.com/poker/pro-poker-player-bios/david-sklansky-player-profile.html 72os.com - Poker League, Poker Community - David Sklansky - Player Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070715075258/http://www.72os.com/poker/pro-poker-player-bios/david-sklansky-player-profile.html |date=2007-07-15 }}</ref>
* [[Nia Sanchez]] (born 1990), [[Miss Nevada USA]] 2014, [[Miss USA 2014]] and 1st runner-up [[Miss Universe 2014]]
*[[Mike Tyson]] (born 1966), retired heavyweight boxer and television personality<ref>{{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|author=|date=12 March 2016|website=reviewjournal.com}}</ref>
* [[David Sklansky]] (born 1947), professional poker player/author<ref>[http://www.72os.com/poker/pro-poker-player-bios/david-sklansky-player-profile.html 72os.com - Poker League, Poker Community - David Sklansky - Player Profile<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{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 }}</ref>
*[[Nancy Walton Laurie]] (born 1952), daughter of [[Walmart]] co-founder [[James "Bud" Walton]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/09/14/news/iq_16635811.txt|title=Las Vegas Business Press|author=|date=|website=Las Vegas Business Press}}</ref>
* [[Mike Tyson]] (born 1966), retired heavyweight boxer and television personality<ref>{{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}}</ref>

* [[Nancy Walton Laurie]] (born 1952), daughter of [[Walmart]] co-founder [[James "Bud" Walton]]<ref>{{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}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[Chumlee]] (full name Austin Lee Russell, born 1982), star of History Channel TV show [[Pawn Stars]]
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* [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] (1944–2021), singer
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* [[Celine Dion]] (born 1968), French-Canadian singer, global superstar


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Sister project links|voy=Henderson}}
*[http://www.cityofhenderson.com/ City of Henderson official website]
* [http://www.cityofhenderson.com/ City of Henderson official website]

*[http://www.mypubliclibrary.com Henderson District Public Libraries]
*[http://www.hendersonchamber.com Henderson Chamber of Commerce]
*[http://www.hendersonmeansbusiness.com Henderson Economic Development Division]
*[http://www.hendersonlive.com Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department]
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Henderson
City
Lake Las Vegas
Henderson Executive Airport
The District at Green Valley Ranch
St. Rose Dominican Hospital
Ethel M Chocolate Botanical Gardens
Clark County Heritage Museum
Flag of Henderson
Flag
Motto: 
A Place to Call Home
Location within Clark County
Location within Clark County
U.S. Census map
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Henderson is located in Nevada
Henderson
Henderson
Location within Nevada
Henderson is located in the United States
Henderson
Henderson
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 36°2′N 114°59′W / 36.033°N 114.983°W / 36.033; -114.983
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyClark
Founded1941; 83 years ago (1941)
IncorporatedApril 16, 1953; 71 years ago (1953-04-16)
Named forCharles Henderson
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager/CEO
 • MayorMichelle Romero (R)
 • Mayor Pro TemDan H. Stewart
 • City Council
  • Dan H. Stewart
  • Dan Shaw
  • Carrie Cox
  • Jim Seebock
 • City Manager/CEORichard Derrick
Area
[1]
 • Total106.92 sq mi (276.94 km2)
 • Land106.43 sq mi (275.66 km2)
 • Water0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,864 ft (569 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total317,610
 • Density2,984.10/sq mi (1,152.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
89002, 89009, 89011, 89012, 89014–89016, 89044, 89052, 89053, 89074, 89077
Area code(s)702 and 725
FIPS code32-31900
Websitewww.cityofhenderson.com

Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas. It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with an estimated population of 320,189 in 2019. The city is part of the Las Vegas Valley. Henderson occupies the southeastern end of the valley, at an elevation of 1,864 feet (568 m).

Henderson is known for its supply of magnesium during World War II. With the decline of magnesium production, the Nevada legislature approved a bill that gave Nevada's Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants, and Henderson was incorporated in 1953. Henderson is the location of Lake Las Vegas.[3]

History

Henderson was named in honor of U.S. Senator Charles Henderson.

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.[4] 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.[5] Mayor Jim Gibson's grandfather, Fred D. Gibson, was one of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to learn the secret of creating the "miracle metal" which would help the United States and its allies win the war. The British liaison officer sent to Henderson, Major Charles Ball, had a main thoroughfare named after him. Because of concerns about having a street named “Ball Avenue”, the name was later changed to “Major Avenue”.[citation needed]

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.[6]

In an effort to save the city, the Nevada Legislature spent a weekend visiting Henderson, evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill that gave Nevada's Colorado River Commission the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor Vail Pittman signed the bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming war surplus property.[citation needed]

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 13 square miles (34 km2) in size, the city quickly began to grow, reaching over 94 square miles (240 km2) in size today.[when?]

Ammonium perchlorate factory fire

Main article: PEPCON disaster

Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) was incorporated in Henderson, Nevada, about seven miles southeast of Las Vegas, in November 1955 by Edgar J. Marston (La Jolla, CA), Fred D. Gibson Sr. (Las Vegas, NV), and John V. Mueller (Reno, NV). Initially, PEPCON provided consulting services specializing in mining and chemical plant design. It was also the operator of a chlorine gas packaging plant (servicing area businesses that had swimming pools) and a sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) manufacturing operation using the brand name “Boulder White.”

On May 4, 1988, 10:40am the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) Ammonium perchlorate manufacture, a crystallized oxygen, in the modern-day Gibson Business Park of Henderson, caught fire.[clarification needed] After complaining of the smell of Mercaptan, an odorant added to natural gas, for 2 weeks prior to the explosion on May 4, 1988. The blaze quickly engulfed the factory, smoke, and flames from the building, eventually obliterating it in a massive explosion, followed by six smaller explosions. Smoke was seen from 100 miles (160 km) away, and two major blasts measured 3.0 and 3.5, respectively, on the Richter magnitude scale at observatories in California and Colorado.[7] These explosions sent shockwaves throughout Henderson and parts of the Las Vegas Valley that shattered glass and damaged buildings. Two people were killed and 372 were injured. Investigators surveying the damage in the surrounding communities estimated the blast as similar to a 1-kiloton air burst nuclear detonation.[7] The full report can be found in the book: A Brief History: Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada – January 14, 2016 ISBN 1-5144-3524-1.

The events of the PEPCON spurred new development in Henderson years later, from its historical industrial development to residential and commercial development. There are now no signs of the explosion where it happened. Today, the site consists mostly of office buildings.[citation needed][8]

Geography

Map of the Las Vegas Valley with Henderson

Henderson is about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas.[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 107.7 square miles (279.0 km2), all land.[10]

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 3,800 feet (1,200 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.[11][failed verification]

Climate data for Henderson, Nevada
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 75
(24) 		86
(30) 		91
(33) 		97
(36) 		111
(44) 		118
(48) 		119
(48) 		112
(44) 		110
(43) 		100
(38) 		90
(32) 		78
(26) 		119
(48)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 54
(12) 		59
(15) 		67
(19) 		75
(24) 		85
(29) 		95
(35) 		101
(38) 		99
(37) 		91
(33) 		78
(26) 		64
(18) 		54
(12) 		77
(25)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 41
(5) 		44
(7) 		49
(9) 		56
(13) 		65
(18) 		74
(23) 		79
(26) 		78
(26) 		71
(22) 		60
(16) 		48
(9) 		40
(4) 		59
(15)
Record low °F (°C) 11
(−12) 		12
(−11) 		25
(−4) 		31
(−1) 		37
(3) 		41
(5) 		56
(13) 		59
(15) 		43
(6) 		30
(−1) 		4
(−16) 		9
(−13) 		4
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.70
(18) 		0.96
(24) 		0.57
(14) 		0.23
(5.8) 		0.11
(2.8) 		0.11
(2.8) 		0.46
(12) 		0.72
(18) 		0.42
(11) 		0.36
(9.1) 		0.49
(12) 		0.60
(15) 		5.73
(144.5)
Source: [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19503,643—
196012,525243.8%
197016,39530.9%
198024,36348.6%
199064,942166.6%
2000175,381170.1%
2010257,72947.0%
2020317,61023.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

At the census of 2010,[14] 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 2,200.8 inhabitants per square mile (849.7/km2). There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile (344.7/km2). 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.[15]

Economy

In July 2020, Amazon announced the opening of a new, 600,000 square feet (56,000 m2) facility in Henderson.[16]

Further information on the CPA firm: De Joya Griffith and Company

Top employers

According to the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, fiscal year ending June 30, 2016,[17] the city's largest employers are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 City of Henderson 2,985
2 St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus 2,000-2,499
3 Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa 1,500-1,999
4 Sunset Station Hotel & Casino 1,000-1,499
5 M Resort 1,000-1,499
6 Barclay's Services LLC 800-899
7 St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Rose de Lima Campus 700-799
8 Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel 600-699
9 Las Vegas Raiders 604
10 Titanium Metals Corp. of America 500-599
See also: National Career Fairs

Culture and entertainment

Green Valley Ranch
Lamborghini Las Vegas on Auto Show Drive in Henderson

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.

Film history

Select points of interest

The entrance to MacDonald Highlands in Henderson.

Hiking trails

Henderson has more than 37 miles (60 km) of trails.[25]

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.[26][27]

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

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.[28]

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.[28]

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 article: 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.[29] Findlay has had several McDonald's All-Americans and alumni playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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.

Library

Henderson has a public library system with five branches.[30][31]

Sports

See also: Nevada § Sports, Las Vegas § Sports, and Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area

Henderson is home to the headquarters of the Las Vegas Raiders. In February 2018, the then Oakland Raiders (who in 2017 announced they would relocate to Las Vegas in time for the 2020 NFL season) announced the signing of a deal for 55 acres of land near Henderson Executive Airport, on which the team's executive offices and practice facility were built.[32] The Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center opened in June 2020.[33]

Henderson is the home to the headquarters of the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association. In February 2021, ground was broken for an Aces facility next to the Raiders facility. The 50,000 square foot facility houses the Aces’ practice facility, offices, training room, weight room, hydrotherapy space, physical therapy area, locker rooms, a lecture hall, player and alumni lounges, and an on-site day care center.[34][35] The facility which was the first complex built solely for the use of a WNBA team opened in April 2023.[36]

The Henderson Silver Knights of the American Hockey League play in a 6,000-seat arena, the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson. The arena is also home to the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League, and the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.[37][failed verification]

Minor professional teams

Team Sport League Venue (capacity) Established Titles
NBA G League Ignite Basketball NBAGL Dollar Loan Center (6,019) 2020 0
Henderson Silver Knights Ice hockey AHL Dollar Loan Center (5,567) 0
Vegas Knight Hawks Indoor football IFL 2021 0

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.

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 515 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.[38]

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-515, with the Nevada Southern Railroad Museum operating excursion trains over the easternmost seven miles (11 km).

Notable people

The following is an incomplete list of notable Henderson residents:

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