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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Henderson

North Carolina · 15,761 residents · 8.624 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,499. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $51,300. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,761
−2%vs 2000
vs 16,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,828 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Henderson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,499
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,745 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,912
−28%vs 2000
vs $15,130 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $436 in 2000
US average: $450
52.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.9% in 2000
47.7% rent
2.8
−10%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(7,351)
Black52.9%(8,338)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0.1%(18)
Other0.3%(54)
Diversity Score63.8%(10,052)
64
−3%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Henderson, North Carolina?

Henderson, North Carolina has about 15,761 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Henderson, North Carolina earns about $18,499 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 $51,300, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, North Carolina?

About 11.9% 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 24.1% of people in Henderson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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