North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 118,484 (100%) |
| Population Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 35 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,187 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,567 |
| Median Home Value | $351,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 58,044 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 38,311 (66.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,756 (22.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 6,977 (12.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 51,067 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Family Households | 34,806 (68.2%) |
The table below compares Henderson County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 16 | 85th |
| Median Household Income | # 25 | 76th |
| Per Capita Income | # 20 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 72 | 29th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
