Living in South Henderson, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Henderson · Census data 2020–2024
South Henderson has 981 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $28,558 (61% lower than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $932/month.
South Henderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Henderson at a glance
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 33.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $28,558State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $932/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is South Henderson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 33.3%; a poverty rate of 44.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Henderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Henderson the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, which is 44.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $927 a month in housing costs.
South Henderson median household income
The median household income in South Henderson is $28,558 and the income per person is $14,938. 44.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in South Henderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 401
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.94
South Henderson demographics
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Henderson ›
Education in South Henderson
6.9% of adults 25 and older in South Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Henderson
- Unemployment rate
- 33.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.8%
South Henderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Henderson | 981 | $28,558 | — | $932 |
| Henderson | 14,885 | $39,969 | $123,800 | $848 |
| Oxford | 8,914 | $43,054 | $196,200 | $995 |
| Stovall | 235 | $53,750 | $171,400 | $1,188 |
| Franklinton | 2,645 | $59,464 | $249,100 | $963 |
| Norlina | 1,087 | $27,143 | $94,700 | $747 |
| Warrenton | 772 | $43,750 | $192,000 | $716 |
| Louisburg | 3,263 | $38,036 | $262,500 | $991 |
| Centerville | 202 | $143,523 | $162,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Henderson, NC?
The median household income in South Henderson is $28,558, 61% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in South Henderson?
The median gross rent in South Henderson is $932 per month, about 44.9% of household income.
Is South Henderson, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 33.3%; a poverty rate of 44.3%.
What is the median age in South Henderson?
The median age in South Henderson is 33.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in South Henderson?
The average commute to work in South Henderson is 18 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Henderson?
The unemployment rate in South Henderson is 33.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Henderson?
6.9% of adults in South Henderson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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