South Henderson is a CDP located in Vance County North Carolina. South Henderson has a 2024 population of 1,183. South Henderson is currently declining at a rate of -0.17% annually but its population has increased by 12.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,055 in 2020.
The average household income in South Henderson is $41,714 with a poverty rate of 39.28%. The median age in South Henderson is 32.3 years: 33.3 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Henderson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 722 | 60.83% |
| White | 249 | 20.98% |
| Other race | 204 | 17.19% |
| Native American | 12 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 378 | 3.06 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 127 | 3.55 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
| Non Family | 116 | 1.52 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 110 | 3.85 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Male | 25 | 4.24 | 52 | 48 |
3.54
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 14.39% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 1.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 4.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 5.73% |
| High School Graduate | 347 | 50.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 7.64% |
| Some College | 106 | 15.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 453 | 377 | 68 |
| White | 116 | 79 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 73 | 0 |
| Other Race | 95 | 65 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 15.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,260 | $24,940 | $32,768 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,589 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,408 | $27,500 | $29,408 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $35,764 |
$29,408
Average Earnings
$27,500
Average Male
$29,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.33% of South Henderson residents speak only English, while 16.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 701 | 260 | 37.09% |
| Hispanic | 254 | 117 | 46.06% |
| White | 199 | 81 | 40.7% |
| Other | 204 | 67 | 32.84% |
39.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.09%
Male Poverty Rate
36.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Henderson is Hispanic, with 46.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Henderson is Other, with 32.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 69.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.33% |
| Some College | 32.76% |
| High School | 26.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 90.32% |
| Male Employed | 23.29% |
| Female Employed | 16.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,690 | $48,487 |
| Households | $35,341 | $41,714 |
| Married Families | $75,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,419 | $20,442 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
18.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 17 | 2.97% |
| White | 4 | 2.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
23.1%
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
75.99%
Born in South Henderson
88.8%
Native Born
11.2%
Foreign Born
10.95%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
88.8% of South Henderson residents were born in the United States, with 75.99% having been born in North Carolina. 10.95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,183 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 1,185 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 1,187 | 131 | 12.41% |
| 2021 | 1,056 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,055 | -81 | -7.13% |
| 2019 | 1,136 | 180 | 18.83% |
| 2018 | 956 | 84 | 9.63% |
| 2017 | 872 | -60 | -6.44% |
| 2016 | 932 | 197 | 26.8% |
| 2015 | 735 | -206 | -21.89% |
| 2014 | 941 | 67 | 7.67% |
| 2013 | 874 | -75 | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 949 | -263 | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 1,212 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 1,213 | 0 | 0% |