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Henderson, NC · 1 counties · 42,638 residents (2025 est.) · 252.396 sq mi
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Henderson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,322
−1%since 2000
from 42,954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
168 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42,638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K42K44K46K1990201020202024Henderson
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,465
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,301 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,551
+73%since 2000
from $15,897 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−2%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(19,894)
Black48%(20,604)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,957)
Asian0.4%(163)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(29,329)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(15,752)
Black47.3%(20,032)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,006)
Asian0.7%(288)
Other5.3%(2,244)
Diversity Score78.2%(33,097)
Segregation Score30.1%(12,743)
Diversity Score
78
+15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
−1%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2012
from 27.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

HendersonCENTRAL15,013
What's inside

1 component county

Vance CountyCENTRAL42,638
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henderson, NC?

Henderson, NC has about 42,322 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henderson, NC?

The typical household in Henderson, NC earns about $50,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henderson, NC expensive?

In Henderson, NC, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Henderson, NC?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Henderson, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henderson, NC?

About 19.8% of people in Henderson, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henderson, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Henderson, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,430 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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