Henderson County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Henderson County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37089
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 372.95 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 375.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.336427
- Longitude
- -82.479583
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 112,803
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 91,032
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 102,073 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 10,732 | 9.5% |
| White | 94,427 | 83.7% |
| Black | 3,268 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1,242 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 288 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 192 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 85,485 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,545 | 6.1% |
| White | 79,883 | 87.8% |
| Black | 3,201 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,236 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 887 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 167 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 109 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 118,484
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,199
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,529
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 96,573 | 81.5% |
| Black | 3,434 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1,444 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 80,222
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 15,768 | 19.7% |
| Republican | 29,138 | 36.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 34,757 | 43.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 36,999 | 46.1% |
| Female | 43,203 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 66,740 | 83.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,280 | 5.3% |
| Black | 2,189 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 726 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 50,572
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 43,994 | 65.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,474 | 34.4% |
| Black | 879 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 371 | 51.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 23,418 | 63.3% |
| Female | 27,149 | 62.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 18,334 (20.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 32,432 (36.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 58,044
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $347,595
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,191
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.