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Henderson

North Carolina · 15,013 residents (2025 est.) · 8.624 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,969. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,800. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,885
−8%since 2000
from 16,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,726 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,013 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Henderson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,969
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,745 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,277
+60%since 2000
from $15,130 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
−3%since 2010
from 0.505 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$848
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(5,562)
Black58.9%(9,474)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(826)
Asian0.6%(103)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(10,537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(3,144)
Black63.3%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,441)
Asian1.4%(201)
Other4.5%(676)
Diversity Score67.9%(10,103)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 26.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+28.9 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 90.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, North Carolina?

Henderson, North Carolina has about 14,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Henderson, North Carolina earns about $39,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, North Carolina expensive?

In Henderson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $123,800, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, North Carolina?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, North Carolina?

About 27.3% of people in Henderson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 876 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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