Henderson, NC

North Carolina · Vance County

Henderson is a small city in North Carolina with a population of 14,922. Residents earn $38,780 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

14,922 Population 1,731/sq mi density

$38,780 Median Income $24,005 per capita

$116,800 Home Value $176,686 Zillow

$835 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

1,626 Violent Crime/100K 5,563 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$38,780 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$116,800 home value, $835/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,626 violent crimes/100K (328% above avg)

Education

2.3 / 5.0

16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Henderson, NC.

Name	Description
Mary L. Wyche	1856-1936. Marker is at the intersection of North Carolina Route 39 and Glebe Road (North Carolina Highway 1308), on the right when traveling south on State Route 39.
Harriet-Henderson Strike	Marker is at the intersection of North Garnett Street (Business U.S. 158) and Old Norlina Road, on the right when traveling north on North Garnett Street.
Corbitt Company	Marker is at the intersection of Bypass U.S. 158 and Dabney Drive, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 158Bypass .
"Tiny" Broadwick	1893-1978. Marker is at the intersection of Business U.S. 158 and Cheatam Lane, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 158Business .