Henderson, North Carolina is a town of 15,084 people situated just over an hour from Raleigh and Durham. It has a population density of 1,775 people per square mile, compared to the US Population density of 93 people per square mile. Henderson offers many benefits to its citizens such as local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and community events.
Local businesses include the popular cafe Terrapin Station and the family restaurant Joe's Famous Hot Dogs which are located in downtown Henderson. Other businesses include the clothing store Cherry Street Clothing Co., the home decor store Gallery 508 and the car dealership Rountree Ford Lincoln Kia.
When it comes to outdoor activities in Henderson there is plenty to do all year round with amenities like Kerr Lake for fishing, swimming and boating as well as many miles of trails for biking or hiking. Additionally nearby Bracey Lake offers camping sites where visitors can enjoy nature at its best or take part in a variety of water sports activities.
Henderson also hosts a number of organizations such as community clubs like The Wednesday Club which meets weekly to discuss current events in town and the Women’s Civic Club which was founded in 1933 with the mission to serve the community. There are also several churches that host various programs throughout the year including Vacation Bible School or youth groups.
Lastly there are several sporting events held each year in Henderson such as The Annual Henderson Little League Baseball Tournament or The Piedmont Middle School Soccer Championships both taking place at Long Branch Park. Attendees can cheer on their favorite teams while enjoying food from vendors on site or playing games at one of the park’s many playgrounds.
The population in Henderson is 15,084. There are 1,772 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Henderson is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Henderson is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Henderson
- 31.0% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 18.8% are married with children
- 36.1% have children, but are single
Race in Henderson
- 26.3% are White
- 62.8% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander