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Hendersonville

North Carolina · 15,137 residents · 7.63 sq mi
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Hendersonville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,185. Population has grown 45% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,600. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,137
+45%since 2000
from 10,420 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,984 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+10%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K9K11K14K16K1990201020202024Hendersonville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,185
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,647
+49%since 2000
from $19,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$943
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
55.7% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+44%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(7,957)
Black12.4%(1,294)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(947)
Asian0.7%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(4,894)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(10,966)
Black7%(1,059)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,280)
Asian1.2%(185)
Other2.9%(443)
Diversity Score53.9%(8,161)
Diversity Score
54
+15%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hendersonville, North Carolina?

Hendersonville, North Carolina has about 15,137 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hendersonville, North Carolina earns about $41,185 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 $206,600, and the typical rent is about $943 a month.

How educated are people in Hendersonville, North Carolina?

About 36.1% 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 18.9% 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 7,853 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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