South Henderson is home to 981 people in North Carolina. 44.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 61%. The median age is 33.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households take in $28,558 at the median, 65% less than the US figure.
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)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.9%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 26 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 South Henderson, North Carolina?
South Henderson, North Carolina has about 981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South Henderson, North Carolina?
The typical household in South Henderson, North Carolina earns about $28,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South Henderson, North Carolina expensive?
In South Henderson, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $932 a month.
How educated are people in South Henderson, North Carolina?
About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in South Henderson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Henderson, North Carolina?
About 44.3% of people in South Henderson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has South Henderson, North Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, South Henderson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 287 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.
