Henderson, NC Demographics

A map of Henderson's Population by Race

Henderson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 14,885, a slight decrease from the 15,060 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% Black, 21.1% White, 9.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Henderson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Henderson, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henderson is ranked the 72nd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Henderson was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henderson's White Population

3,144 residents of Henderson, or 21.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henderson is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Henderson ranks 734th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's White population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 22.9% to 21.1%.

Henderson is more White than neighboring South Henderson (13.3% White), and Middleburg (7.8% White). Henderson is less White than neighboring Kittrell (68.4% White), Oxford (32.8% White), and Stovall (72.8% White).

Henderson's Black Population

9,423 residents of Henderson, or 63.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henderson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Henderson ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 64.5% to 63.3%.

Henderson is more Black than neighboring South Henderson (58.8% Black), Kittrell (14% Black), Oxford (58.8% Black), and Stovall (19.1% Black). Henderson is less Black than neighboring Middleburg (71.6% Black).

Henderson's Asian Population

201 residents of Henderson, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Henderson ranks 231st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.5%. Asian residents' share of Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Henderson is more Asian than neighboring South Henderson (0% Asian), Kittrell (0% Asian), Middleburg (0% Asian), Oxford (0.6% Asian), and Stovall (0% Asian).

Henderson's Hispanic Population

1,441 residents of Henderson, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Henderson ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 8.4% to 9.7%.

Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Kittrell (0% Hispanic), Oxford (3.9% Hispanic), and Stovall (4.3% Hispanic). Henderson is less Hispanic than neighboring South Henderson (27.9% Hispanic), and Middleburg (18.4% Hispanic).

Henderson's Native American/Other Population

397 residents of Henderson, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Henderson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Henderson ranks 527th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 372.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henderson's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.7%.

Henderson is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Henderson (0% Native American/Other), Kittrell (0% Native American/Other), Middleburg (0% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Stovall (0% Native American/Other).

Henderson's Multiracial Population

279 residents of Henderson, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henderson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Henderson ranks 650th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henderson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Henderson's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.9%.

Henderson is more Multiracial than neighboring South Henderson (0% Multiracial). Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Kittrell (17.5% Multiracial), Middleburg (2.1% Multiracial), Oxford (3.3% Multiracial), and Stovall (3.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.