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Population Review

Henderson city, NC — Population & Demographics

Henderson city, NC has a population of 14,922. The median household income is $38,780 and the median age is 36.6.

14,922

Population

$38,780

Median Income

$116,800

Median Home Value

36.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White25.4%
Black or African American61.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$38,780

Median Household Income

$24,005

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$116,800

Median Home Value

$835

Median Rent

39.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

82.3%

High School+

16.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

79.8%

Public Transit

8.2%

Work From Home

21.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.2%

Foreign Born

91.9%

Non-English at Home

7.0%

Veterans

22.4%

With Disability

86.2%

Health Insurance

86.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing20.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management19.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services14.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.7%
Information5.4%
Construction4.9%
Public Administration3.8%
Retail Trade3.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.6%
Agriculture & Mining0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

Henderson city, NC has a population of 14,922 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Henderson city, NC is $38,780, with 21.6% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Henderson city, NC is $116,800, with median rent at $835.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.