Population 31,160 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henderson
Household size in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Henderson sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.65 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Henderson are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the southwest. Henderson is younger than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in five households in Henderson (20.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Henderson
Renters in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Henderson than nationally: 45.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in Henderson, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Henderson are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Raleigh area overall, where the median home dates to 1999. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $678 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $687 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $923 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Henderson runs $923 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $305 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Henderson
Bachelor's degrees in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Henderson: 16.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Henderson never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 13.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Henderson
| Period | Henderson | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Henderson: 9.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Henderson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 2.59 | 38.9 | 20.8% | 45.4% | 15.7% | 1979 | $923 | 16.3% | 85.3% | 9.3% |
| North Henderson | 2.89 | 29.9 | 25.9% | 41.6% | 14.4% | 1981 | $895 | 11.0% | 77.2% | 9.1% |
| South Henderson | 2.67 | 41.7 | 20.0% | 35.6% | 9.9% | 1991 | $1,011 | 22.5% | 85.5% | 5.6% |
| Middleburg | 2.43 | 47.7 | 6.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1980 | $923 | 18.0% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
| Huntsboro | 2.03 | 53.4 | 3.7% | 10.0% | 10.3% | 1990 | $990 | 35.2% | 95.3% | 5.7% |
| Rocky Ford | 2.77 | 41.4 | 24.6% | 35.2% | 8.2% | 1990 | $1,073 | 15.3% | 81.3% | 8.9% |
| Dexter | 2.92 | 40.7 | 9.6% | 17.2% | 10.6% | 1996 | $869 | 11.8% | 89.6% | 5.4% |
| Kittrell | 2.96 | 37.2 | 18.0% | 22.5% | 10.0% | 1992 | $922 | 19.9% | 86.9% | 8.9% |
| Dickerson | 2.23 | 54.1 | 6.5% | 13.2% | 11.5% | 1991 | $815 | 25.9% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
| Fairport | 2.32 | 49.4 | 8.7% | 18.8% | 17.6% | 1993 | $824 | 29.5% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| Townsville | 2.76 | 53.3 | 11.5% | 24.2% | 40.9% | 1993 | $994 | 24.3% | 87.0% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Henderson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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