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Henderson

North Carolina · 15,060 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 $31,793. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,400. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,060
−6%since 2000
from 16,095 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,746 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Henderson
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,793
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,770
+37%since 2000
from $15,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.9% in 2000
62.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(3,453)
Black64.5%(9,720)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,269)
Asian1.1%(171)
Other2%(294)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,665)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, North Carolina?

Henderson, North Carolina has about 15,060 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henderson, North Carolina earns about $31,793 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 $88,400, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, North Carolina?

About 17.3% 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 29.3% 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 701 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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