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South Henderson

North Carolina · 1,213 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 $18,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,300. The poverty rate of 37.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,213
−1%since 2000
from 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
673 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+4%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6818431K1K1K1990201020202024South Henderson
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,447
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,760
−10%since 2000
from $15,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.2%
+29.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,300
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$581
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(375)
Black49.2%(597)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(221)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other7.1%(86)
Diversity Score83%(1,007)
Diversity Score
83
+15%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.5%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Henderson, North Carolina?

South Henderson, North Carolina has about 1,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Henderson, North Carolina earns about $18,447 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 $32,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in South Henderson, North Carolina?

About 0.8% 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 37.2% 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 55 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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