At a Glance
Median Income
$36,417
$14,700 per capita
Median Rent
$794/mo
42.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
37.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
28.4% smoking rate
How South Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Henderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Henderson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Henderson residents earn a median household income of $36,417 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,700. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Education
5.7% of adults in South Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Henderson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,274
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.4%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,417
Per Capita$14,700
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty37.3%
County GDP$1,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$794
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$176,686
Housing Units446
Rent Burden42.0%
Health
Obesity50.2%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death16,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation511 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in South Henderson was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
10.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.