U.S. County · Profile

Henderson County

119.2KTotal Population
318Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+33.69%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Henderson County has a population of 119,230 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Henderson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):10.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White86.9%103,611
Hispanic or Latino10.6%12,638
Two or More Races4.4%5,246
Black or African American3.4%4,054
Some Other Race3.4%4,054
Asian1.3%1,550
American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%477
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%119

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Henderson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$65,508
12.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,457
2.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
11.4%
0.9% below national average
Median Age
47.7 years

Income & Poverty

$65,508Median Household Income
$37,457Per Capita Income
11.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$65,508$86,842
Families$81,406$102,583
Married-couple Families$81,406$91,175
Nonfamily Households$36,236$39,135

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Henderson County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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