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Henderson

North Carolina · 15,368 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 $26,164. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,300. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,368
−5%since 2000
from 16,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,782 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Henderson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,164
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,745 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,328
+8%since 2000
from $15,130 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
57.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(4,290)
Black63.4%(9,748)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(982)
Asian0.8%(127)
Other1.3%(207)
Diversity Score64.3%(9,883)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
23.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, North Carolina?

Henderson, North Carolina has about 15,368 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson, North Carolina earns about $26,164 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, North Carolina?

About 13.0% 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 33.3% 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 393 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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