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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Henderson County

North Carolina · 69,285 residents · 372.947 sq mi
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Henderson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,967. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 19,888 residents. Median home value is $78,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,285
−22%vs 2000
vs 89,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
41.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K79K94K109K123K1990201020202024Henderson County
2024118K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,967
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,109 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,702
−35%vs 2000
vs $21,110 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $114,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$372
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(80,118)
Black3%(2,686)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(4,880)
Asian0.6%(543)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(19,100)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(66,351)
Black3.2%(2,215)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(648)
Asian0.4%(296)
Other0.6%(423)
Diversity Score12.3%(8,546)
Diversity Score
12
−42%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.2%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Henderson County to nearby counties

HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$67,758+151%
Home value$315,000+301%
Population20,533−83%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$74,436+176%
Home value$391,800+398%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$66,184+145%
Home value$373,600+375%
Population34,211−72%
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HENDERSON COUNTY VS
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Income$76,932+185%
Home value$299,000+280%
Population583,125+377%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson County, North Carolina?

Henderson County, North Carolina has about 69,285 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Henderson County, North Carolina earns about $26,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson County, North Carolina expensive?

In Henderson County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson County, North Carolina?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson County, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Henderson County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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