Henderson County, North Carolina

Henderson County is a United States county located in the United States of North Carolina. The county has a population of 89173 as per the 2000 census data. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 102367, It is the 26th largest in terms of population. It is spread over 375.04 square miles (971.35 kmē), of which, 374 square miles (968.66 kmē ) of it is land and 1.04 square miles (2.69 kmē) of it is water, making it the 28th smallest by size in North Carolina.

Henderson County North Carolina
Map of Henderson County, North Carolina

As of the census of 2000, there were 89173 people, 37414 households, and 26357 families residing in the county. The population density was 238.4 people per square mile (92.05/kmē), it would be the 16th most densely populated county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 42996 housing units at an average density of 115 per square mile (44.4/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.78. In the county Age distribution was 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 110.5 females. Its population was estimated at 102367 in July 2008, The racial makeup of the county was 94.54% White, 3.35% Black or African American, 0.36% American Indian, 0.81% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.91% from two or more races.

Henderson County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Henderson County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Henderson County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38109, it is the 31st wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $44974, it is the 31st wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $21110, it is 16th wealthiest county by per capita income in North Carolina.

In 2000, 17967 pupils and students, of which 9022 are male and 8945 are female, 20.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1190 nursery or pri school, 1177 kindergarten, 8525 elementary school, 4232 high school and 2843 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Balfour CdpHenderson County1.841.8401200652.31601028889
2Barker Heights CdpHenderson County1.051.05012371176.81330726726
3East Flat Rock CdpHenderson County3.253.25041511279.11372329315
4Etowah CdpHenderson County4.64.580.012766603.62084938438
5Flat Rock VillageHenderson County7.947.840.12565327.14222267813
6Fletcher TownHenderson County5.295.2904185791.12060745426
7Hendersonville CityHenderson County5.975.960.01104201749.71992630357
8Laurel Park TownHenderson County2.72.680.021835683.83574952813
9Mountain Home CdpHenderson County2.662.6602169816.92282941042
10Valley Hill CdpHenderson County2.412.360.052137904.41992232250
11Saluda CityPolk County, Henderson County1.561.560575369.12514939063
YearPopulation
April 2000 census89173
April 2000 Estimate89192
July 2000 Estimate89647
July 2001 Estimate90944
July 2002 Estimate92258
July 2003 Estimate93514
July 2004 Estimate94833
July 2005 Estimate96359
July 2006 Estimate98279
July 2007 Estimate100445
July 2008 Estimate102367
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school6465441190
Kindergarten5616161177
Elementary school448840378525
High school204721854232
College or graduate school128015632843
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Henderson County, North Carolina$38109$44974$21110
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587