South Henderson, NC Demographics

A map of South Henderson's Population by Race

South Henderson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 981, a less than 1% change from the 988 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% Black, 27.9% Hispanic, 13.3% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Henderson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Henderson has become considerably less 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 South Henderson, that probability was 63.9% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Henderson is ranked the 463rd 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). South Henderson was ranked the 446th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Henderson's White Population

130 residents of South Henderson, or 13.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Henderson is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. South Henderson ranks 725th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's White population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. White residents' share of South Henderson's population has decreased from 25.3% to 13.3%.

South Henderson is more White than neighboring Middleburg (7.8% White). South Henderson is less White than neighboring Henderson (21.1% White), Kittrell (68.4% White), Oxford (32.8% White), and Franklinton (55.7% White).

South Henderson's Black Population

577 residents of South Henderson, or 58.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Henderson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. South Henderson ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Black residents' share of South Henderson's population has increased from 50.1% to 58.8%.

South Henderson is more Black than neighboring Kittrell (14% Black), and Franklinton (35.8% Black). South Henderson is less Black than neighboring Henderson (63.3% Black), and Middleburg (71.6% Black).

South Henderson's Asian Population

0 residents of South Henderson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Henderson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. South Henderson ranks 619th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Henderson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Henderson is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (1.4% Asian), Oxford (0.6% Asian), and Franklinton (0.8% Asian).

South Henderson's Hispanic Population

274 residents of South Henderson, or 27.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Henderson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Henderson ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Henderson's population has increased from 21.3% to 27.9%.

South Henderson is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (9.7% Hispanic), Kittrell (0% Hispanic), Middleburg (18.4% Hispanic), Oxford (3.9% Hispanic), and Franklinton (3% Hispanic).

South Henderson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Henderson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Henderson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. South Henderson ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Henderson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

South Henderson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (2.7% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.5% Native American/Other), and Franklinton (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Henderson's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Henderson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Henderson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Henderson ranks 674th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Henderson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Henderson's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

South Henderson is less Multiracial than neighboring Henderson (1.9% Multiracial), Kittrell (17.5% Multiracial), Middleburg (2.1% Multiracial), Oxford (3.3% Multiracial), and Franklinton (4.5% 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.