Hendersonville is a city of 15,137 people in North Carolina. At a median age of 49.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 44% of the housing stock. 4,717 more people live here than in 2000. Households here earn about 27% less than in North Carolina as a whole. The average commute runs 18 minutes.
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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.9%(90)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)5.8%(59)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era36.4%(369)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War12.7%(129)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II12.5%(127)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 1,013 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 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.
