Henderson County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
117,387
Male
56,796
48.4%
Female
60,591
51.6%
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
7.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher26.2%
High School or Higher44.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.6%
Married
49.6%
Henderson County, NC has a population of 117,387 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 47.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 84.1% of the population. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 7.7% of residents are foreign-born.