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South Henderson

North Carolina · 1,220 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 $26,008. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,220
−4%since 1990
from 1,268 in 1990
1990 – 2024
677 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 704 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+6%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6818431K1K1K1990201020202024South Henderson
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,008
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,009 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,221
+110%since 1990
from $7,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−15.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2020
$491
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
66.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
33.6% rent
1.5
−30%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(633)
Black50.1%(635)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(817)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(511)
Black48.8%(595)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(104)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score72.1%(879)
72
+12%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.1%
+17.8 ptssince 1990
from 37.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+42%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Henderson, North Carolina?

South Henderson, North Carolina has about 1,220 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Henderson, North Carolina earns about $26,008 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 $40,300, and the typical rent is about $491 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 8.2% 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 48 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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