Henderson County Annual Profile of Statistical Information
The County population has more than doubled during the 40 year period between 1970 and 2010. The projected County population by the year 2020 is 116,058 and by 2030 the population is project to be 142,442 persons. Please click here for the Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information for October 2012 as a pdf.
Profile of Statistical Information October 2012
Population by Jurisdiction
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| City of Hendersonville | 13,278 |
| Village of Flat Rock | 3,159 |
| Town of Fletcher | 7,335 |
| Town of Laurel Park | 2,200 |
| Town of Mills River | 6,910 |
| Town of Saluda (Portion in Henderson County) | 12 |
| Remaining Unincorporated Areas | 75,554 |
| Henderson County Total (as of April 2011) | 108,448 |
Population Projections
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| 2020 Henderson County Population (+12.6%) | 124,138 |
| 2030 Henderson County Population (+23.3%) | 141,431 |
Population Age
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| Henderson County Median Age (2011) | 44.9 years |
| North Carolina Median Age (2011) | 37.7 years |
| United States National Median Age (2011) | 37.3 years |
| Persons 65 years old and over (Henderson County) | 22.9% |
County Population Composition
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| White or Caucasian Persons | 84% |
| Non-White Persons | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino Persons (White and Non-White) | 10% |
Population Density
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| Persons per square mile in Henderson Co. | 286.1/sq. miles |
Homes
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| Median Home Sale Price (2010) | $188,900 |
| Median Home Assessed Value (2011) | $180,000 |
Subdivision Approvals
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| Major Subdivisions Approved (2011) | 1 |
| Major Subdivisions Approved (Oct. 2000-Sept. 2012) | 347 |
| Minor Subdivisions Approved (2011) | 45 |
| Minor Subdivisions Approved (Oct. 2000-Sept. 2012) | 2,205 |
| Plats Reviewed (2011) | 73 |
| Lots Approved (2011) | 92 |
| Land Parcels Count (2012) | 65,896 |
Income and Employment
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| Median County Household Income (2011) | $46,789 |
| Median N.C. Household Income (2011) | $43,916 |
| Median U.S. Household Income (2011) | $50,502 |
| Total County Labor Force (August 2012) | 51,103 |
| Total Employed (August 2012) | 47,300 |
| Total Unemployed (August 2012) | 3,803 |
| Percent unemployment (April 2011) | 7.4% |
| Number of Total County Employees (April 2011) | 830 |
| Number of Full-Time County Employees (April 2011) | 715 |
| Registered County Voters (April 2011) | 78,000 |
| Economic Activity | |
| Domestic Tourism (2010) | $203,009,000 |
| 2009 Annual Payroll from: | |
| - Manufacturing | $243,825,273 |
| - Retail Trade | $246,418,146 |
| - Health Care & Social Assistance | $124,672,859 |
| Total Wages from All Industry Sectors (Source: Partnership for Economic Development) |
$1,129,386,292 |
| Total Farm Cash Receipts (2009) | $94,898,000 |
| -Vegetables, Fruits, and Berries | $38,529,000 |
| -Greenhouse, Nursery & Floriculture | $45,538,000 |
| Henderson County Public School Enrollment: | |
| Grade K – 5 (2012 – 2013) | 6,248 |
| Grade 6 – 8 (2012 – 2013) | 3,126 |
| Grade 9 – 12 (2012 – 2013) | 4,134 |
| Total Enrollment (2012 – 2013) | 13,508 |
| Total Enrollment Private Schools (2011-2012) | 894 |
| Total Enrollment Home Schools (2011-2012) | 1,405 |
| Roads and Vehicles | |
| Miles of Interstate | 67.28 lane miles |
| Miles of Paved Public Roads | 787.40 miles |
| Miles of Unpaved Public Roads (All above are NCDOT Maintained Miles for Sept. 2012) |
80.93 miles |
| Henderson County Registered Vehicles (automobiles, trucks & motorcycles) (Sept 2012) | 87,763 |
| Linear Miles of Water and Sewer Lines (September 2011) | |
| Sanitary Sewer Cane Creek District | 64.4 miles |
| Miles of Public Sewer (City of Hendersonville) | 177 miles |
| Metropolitan Sewer District | 11 miles |
| Miles of Waterline (City of Hendersonville) | 621 miles |
| Miles of Waterline (Town of Laurel Park) | 26 miles |
| Miles of Waterline (City of Asheville) | 15 miles |
| Solid Waste and Recycling | |
| Total Landfill Waste (Fiscal Year 2011-2012) | 49,485 tons |
| Recyclables Processed (July 2011-June 2012) | 5,285 tons |
| Fire Districts and Stations | |
| Number of Fire Districts in Henderson County | 12 |
| Number of Fire Stations in Henderson County | 30 |
| Agriculture | |
| Total Farms in Henderson County | 557 |
| Average Farm Size in Henderson County | 68 acres |
| Recreation | |
| Number of Acres in County Parks | 508 acres |
| Henderson County Building Permits (2011)* |
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| Total Number of Permits: | 352 |
| - New Residential Units (excluding mobile homes) | 253 |
| - Manufactured Home Permits | 99 |
| New Construction Value of Permits | |
| Residential | $46,109,956 |
| Commercial | $17,692,122 |
| Total Value | $63,802,078 |
| Total Number of Inspections in 2010 | 15,936 |
| Elevation | |
| Elevation Old Courthouse | 2,146 feet |
| Elevation New Courthouse | 2,130 feet |
Cick below for a complete current and previous Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochures.
- April 2011 Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochure
- 2010 Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochure
- 2009 Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochure
- 2008 Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochure
- 2007 Henderson County Profile of Statistical Information Brochure
For additional Henderson County statistics please visit US Census Bureau American FactFinder.
