Census ACS · #691 μSA
Henderson Metro Area
The Henderson, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 42,361 residents. The median household income is $46,943 and the median home value is $146,300.
42,361
Population
168
People / sq mi
$46,943
Median Income
$146,300
Median Home Value
The Henderson CBSA covers 252 sq mi of land at 167.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.5% |
| Black or African American | 49.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
Economy & Income
$46,943
Median Household Income
$27,223
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$146,300
Median Home Value
$860
Median Rent
57.4%
Homeownership
Education
85.4%
High School+
18.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
9.2%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
20.5%
Foreign Born
Henderson spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Henderson, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 42,361 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #691 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Henderson metro area is $46,943, with a per capita income of $27,223.
The Henderson, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Henderson, Nc CBSA (25780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.