Hendersonville is a city of 10,420 people in North Carolina. At a median age of 45.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 3,136 more people live here than in 1990. Owners hold 57% of the housing stock. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 23%. Density works out to 1,366 people per square mile.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $30,357, below the US median
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.1%(60)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.4%(180)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era39.9%(391)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War13.3%(130)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II1.7%(17)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 979 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Hendersonville, North Carolina?
Hendersonville, North Carolina has about 10,420 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Hendersonville, North Carolina?
The typical household in Hendersonville, North Carolina earns about $30,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Hendersonville, North Carolina expensive?
In Hendersonville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,000, and the typical rent is about $491 a month.
How educated are people in Hendersonville, North Carolina?
About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hendersonville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Hendersonville, North Carolina?
About 16.8% of people in Hendersonville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Hendersonville, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Hendersonville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,136 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.
