Henderson County, North Carolina

Total Population: 117,387

County Seat: Hendersonville

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Median Home Value

$317,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$67,623

Across all households

Median Age

47.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.9%
Hispanic or Latino12.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.9%
Two or More Races2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

Under 18 Years

19.0%

65 Years and Over

26.0%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.8%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$67,623

Mean Household Income

$90,317

Per Capita Income

$38,976

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$317,800

Median Rent

$1,120/mo

Total Housing Units

57,338

Owner-Occupied

74.2%

Renter-Occupied

25.8%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Married Couple Households

53.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.1%

Average Household Size

2.30

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37089.