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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Henderson

North Carolina · 1,268 residents · 1.802 sq mi
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South Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,500. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,268
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
704 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6818431K1K1K1990201020202024South Henderson
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,009
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,008 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,249
−52%vs 2000
vs $15,221 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.3%
+15.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2020
$239
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $491 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
30.0% rent
2.2
+43%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(511)
Black48.8%(595)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(104)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.1%(879)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(633)
Black50.1%(635)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(817)
64
−11%vs 2000
vs 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
37.4%
−17.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−30%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in South Henderson, North Carolina?

South Henderson, North Carolina has about 1,268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Henderson, North Carolina earns about $16,009 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 median home is worth about $35,500, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in South Henderson, North Carolina?

About 4.2% 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 23.3% of people in South Henderson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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