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South Henderson

North Carolina · 988 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 $22,083. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 232 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,400. The poverty rate of 39.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
988
−19%since 2000
from 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
548 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6818431K1K1K1990201020202024South Henderson
2024981
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,083
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,016
−21%since 2000
from $15,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.8%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Median gross rent
$643
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $491 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+9%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
49
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(250)
Black50.1%(495)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(210)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score77.5%(765)
Diversity Score
77
+7%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2013
from 60.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Henderson, North Carolina?

South Henderson, North Carolina has about 988 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Henderson, North Carolina earns about $22,083 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 $37,400, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in South Henderson, North Carolina?

About 10.7% 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 39.8% 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 280 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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