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Henderson, North Carolina

Introduction to Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson, North Carolina, in Vance county, is 36 miles NE of Durham, North Carolina (center to center) and 40 miles N ofRaleigh, North Carolina.The city contains a population of approximately 16,095.

Henderson History

Europeans began settling in this area in the early years of the 18th century. The town developed rapidly after the Raleigh & Gaston Railroad was completed in 1835. In 1841, Henderson received its official charter from the North Carolina General Assembly. It was named after Leonard Henderson, a former Supreme Court Chief Justice of North Carolina. Justice Leonard Henderson lived nearby and was a friend of Lewis Reavis, one of the early settlers.

Henderson and nearby Attractions

  • Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
  • Mineral and Lapidary Museum
  • Vance County Historical Museum
  • Henderson Country Club
  • Henderson Institute Historical Museum
  • Eaton-Johnson Park

Things To Do In Henderson

The Kerr Lake State Recreation Area offers facilities for a diverse array of outdoor activities including picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and hiking. Visitors interested in history will enjoy the Springfield Rosseechee Museum and its excellent collection of Indian artifacts and other items that explain the area's history. The local golf courses are well maintained and provide a pleasant playing experience.

Henderson Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is less than one hour away by car.

Henderson Higher Education

Vance-Granville Community College is the local higher education institution. Other colleges in the neighborhood include Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina State University, and Shaw University.

High Points

Henderson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Henderson Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Henderson, NC

Comparing Henderson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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