Income & Economy in South Henderson, NC
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,417
-50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$14,700
-60% vs national
Poverty Rate
41.1%
+202% vs national
Gini Index
0.4328
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
21.1%
+306% vs national
SNAP Recipients
39.7%
of households
How South Henderson Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)South Henderson vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. South Henderson is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
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Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in South Henderson. The median household income here is $36,417.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
21.1%
+264% vs NC avg
Labor Force
583
Employed
460
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
31.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
28.6
Work from Home
1.5%
of workers
The median household income in South Henderson, NC is $36,417, which is 50.3% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $14,700. The poverty rate of 41.1% is higher than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4328, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 21.1%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.