Hendersonville is a city located in Henderson County North Carolina. Hendersonville has a 2024 population of 15,560. Hendersonville is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,184 in 2020.
The average household income in Hendersonville is $73,638 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Hendersonville is 52.2 years: 45.5 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hendersonville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,610 | 83.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,017 | 6.73% |
| Two or more races | 976 | 6.46% |
| Other race | 224 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 168 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.33% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,651 | 1.91 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Non Family | 4,084 | 1.16 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Married | 2,620 | 2.63 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Female | 770 | 3.14 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 177 | 3.4 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
2.7
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
47.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 464 | 3.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,429 | 12.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,688 | 23.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,688 | 14.49% |
| High School Graduate | 2,600 | 22.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 340 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 2,438 | 20.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,992 | 9,485 | 4,025 |
| Black | 757 | 634 | 152 |
| Hispanic | 626 | 460 | 151 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 292 | 39 |
| Other Race | 165 | 89 | 0 |
| Asian | 50 | 49 | 14 |
| Islander | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $51,339 | $40,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,864 | $78,194 | $57,119 |
| High School Graduate | $25,760 | $27,829 | $19,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,019 | $21,411 | $20,851 |
| Overall | $36,160 | $38,276 | $31,380 |
| Some College | $32,092 | $40,448 | $30,462 |
$36,160
Average Earnings
$38,276
Average Male
$31,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.2% of Hendersonville residents speak only English, while 5.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,926 | 1,626 | 13.63% |
| Multiple | 968 | 469 | 48.45% |
| Hispanic | 1,034 | 402 | 38.88% |
| Black | 990 | 173 | 17.47% |
| Other | 219 | 64 | 29.22% |
| Islander | 168 | 36 | 21.43% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.94%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hendersonville is Multiple, with 48.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hendersonville is White, with 13.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.03% |
| Some College | 11.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.76% |
| Female Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Employed | 4.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,417 | $108,996 |
| Households | $50,198 | $73,638 |
| Married Families | $89,091 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,293 | $40,310 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,022
Number of Veterans
959
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 380 |
| Korea | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 451 |
| 65 to 74 | 245 |
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 959 | 8.8% |
| Black | 63 | 7.93% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 3.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.7%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.89%
Born in Hendersonville
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
2.21%
Non Citizen
2.56%
Naturalized
95.23% of Hendersonville residents were born in the United States, with 43.89% having been born in North Carolina. 2.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,030 | 94 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 15,936 | 94 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 15,842 | 94 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 15,748 | 94 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 15,654 | 94 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 15,560 | 94 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 15,466 | 103 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 15,363 | 121 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 15,242 | 58 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 15,184 | 1,066 | 7.55% |
| 2019 | 14,118 | 70 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 14,048 | 119 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 13,929 | 191 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 13,738 | 77 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 13,661 | 192 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 13,469 | 145 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 13,324 | 124 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 13,200 | 39 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,161 | 37 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 13,124 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,420 | 3,136 | 43.05% |
| 1990 | 7,284 | 422 | 6.15% |
| 1980 | 6,862 | 419 | 6.5% |
| 1970 | 6,443 | 532 | 9% |
| 1960 | 5,911 | -192 | -3.15% |
| 1950 | 6,103 | 722 | 13.42% |
| 1940 | 5,381 | 311 | 6.13% |
| 1930 | 5,070 | 1,350 | 36.29% |
| 1920 | 3,720 | 902 | 32.01% |
| 1910 | 2,818 | -13,212 | -82.42% |