Hendersonville, NC

City

Demographics of Hendersonville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.1%

Households with Children

15.5%

School Enrollment K-12

1,076

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.0%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.8%
Working Age (35-54): 20.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.5%
Seniors (65+): 33.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.0%
High School / GED: 24.6%
Some College or Associate's: 30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.9%
Single Parents: 7.6%
Couples & Adults: 31.7%
Living Alone: 52.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 8.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 30.3%
Puerto Rican: 24.8%
Cuban: 5.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 10.3%
South American: 16.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 61.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 46.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.6%
Caribbean: 3.3%
Other Black: 49.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 38.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.4%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 2.7%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 3.6%
Not Enrolled: 83.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Hendersonville

Neighborhood

Henderson, NC

Plantation Walk / Patton Park

Windor Hills / Lakeview Estates

Barker Heights / The Meadows

Terrace Gardens / Stoneycrest

Valley Hill / Finlay Brook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources