Henderson County's 2026 population is estimated at 123,161, reflecting a 0.98% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Henderson County is the 24th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 106,894 and has grown 15.22% since 2010.
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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