Hendschiken: population and statistics
Hendschiken has a population of 1,399 (2025) across 3.5 km², or 397 people per km². It ranks 1,227 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +20.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,399 residents
- 3.5 km²
- 397 people/km²
- 407 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Hendschiken ranks No. 142 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 13.1% in Hendschiken, compared with an average of 19.5% in Aargau and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 40.1% in Hendschiken, compared with an average of 30.9% in Aargau and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,145 kWh a year here.
Hendschiken in numbers
Where is Hendschiken?
Population of Hendschiken over time
Hendschiken had 1,163 residents in 2015 and 1,399 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,336 |
| 2021 | 1,332 |
| 2022 | 1,334 |
| 2023 | 1,351 |
| 2024 | 1,387 |
| 2025 | 1,399 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 493 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Othmarsingen (3,301 residents), 1.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,580 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Hendschiken
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 13.1% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 1,791 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 644 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,339 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.5% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 781 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.1% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 148 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 79.8% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 234 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.2% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 716 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.6% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 853 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 18.1% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 615 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.8% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,108 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 76 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,292 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,331 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 682 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.8 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,299 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,900 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 810 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 90 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,325 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 89 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,241 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 63.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 955 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 59.6% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,397 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 34.8% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 408 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 506 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,158 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 361.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 909 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.6% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 279 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 13.6% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,406 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Hendschiken | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 23.3% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 606 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Hendschiken
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hendschiken?
Hendschiken has 1,399 residents (2025), ranking 1,227 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Hendschiken?
Hendschiken covers 3.5 km², with a density of 397 people per km².
Is the population of Hendschiken growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hendschiken went from 1,163 to 1,399, a change of +20.3%.
Where is Hendschiken?
Hendschiken is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Lenzburg (district). Latitude 47.387, longitude 8.219.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Hendschiken?
In Hendschiken, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 13.1% (2025), ranking 1,791 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Hendschiken?
In Hendschiken, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 40.1% (2026), ranking 148 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hendschiken?
In Hendschiken, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,145 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hendschiken?
The nearest to Hendschiken are Othmarsingen (1.6 km), Dottikon (1.6 km), Ammerswil (2.2 km), Hägglingen (2.5 km), Dintikon (2.6 km).