Henderson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 118,484 | — | #540 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,187 | -9.3% | #1,323 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $351,400 | +24.7% | #411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,187 | +2.1% | #558 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.3% | #1,149 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henderson County has a population of 118,484, making it the #540 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henderson County is $68,187, ranking #1,323 out of 3,222 counties — 9.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Henderson County is $351,400 (+24.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,187/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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87.6% of residents in Henderson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% below the national rate.
About Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County, North Carolina has a total population of 118,484, making it the 540th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henderson County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henderson County is $68,187, which ranks #1,323 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Henderson County is $351,400, 24.7% above the national median. Renters in Henderson County pay a median gross rent of $1,187 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henderson County, 36.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Henderson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.1%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
All data for Henderson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.