Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 123,464 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henderson County is the 24th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 106,894 and has seen a growth of 15.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.5 years
Female: 49 years
Male: 46 years
There are 96,341 adults, (31,376 of whom are seniors) in Henderson County.
Female: 61,215 (51.7%)
Male: 57,269 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 81.51% White, 5.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96,573 | 81.51% |
| Two or more races | 8,537 | 7.21% |
| Other race | 6,730 | 5.68% |
| Black or African American | 3,434 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 1,524 | 1.29% |
| Asian | 1,444 | 1.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.2% |
Henderson County's average per capita income is $42,764. Household income levels show a median of $68,187. The poverty rate stands at 11.56%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,145 | - |
| Families | $85,186 | $108,538 |
| Households | $68,187 | $92,991 |
| Non Families | $39,098 | $54,883 |
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