Henderson County's estimated 2026 population is 123,161 with a growth rate of 0.98% 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 15.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henderson County includes 84.14% White, 4.65% other race, 3.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (84.14%)
Two or more races (5.94%)
Other race (4.65%)
Black or African American (3.27%)
Asian (1.29%)
Native American (0.58%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98,766 | 84.14% |
| Two or more races | 6,977 | 5.94% |
| Other race | 5,460 | 4.65% |
| Black or African American | 3,842 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 1,520 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 679 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 143 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henderson County's average per capita income is $40,773. Household income levels show a median of $67,623. The poverty rate stands at 11.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,709 | - |
| Families | $82,920 | $105,763 |
| Households | $67,623 | $90,317 |
| Non Families | $39,591 | $53,044 |
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