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Henderson, North Carolina County is a great place to live and work. With a population of 115,613 and a population density of 318 people per square mile, it's easy to get to know your neighbors and explore the area. The county is home to many local businesses including restaurants, grocery stores, banks and medical centers. Residents also enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, bird watching and kayaking at nearby Kerr Lake or along the Tar River trails. There are also several organizations in the area that focus on improving the community, from Rotary Clubs to environmental groups such as Henderson County Soil & Water Conservation District. For those interested in sports, there are local teams for basketball, baseball and lacrosse that compete against other area schools.

The population in Henderson County is 115,613. There are 310 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Henderson County is 47.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Henderson County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Henderson County
- 58.4% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 25.9% are married with children
- 10.8% have children, but are single
Race in Henderson County

- 83.5% are White
- 3.1% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 9.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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