Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson is a city located in Vance County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,095. It is the county seat of Vance CountyTemplate:GR.

Geography

Location of Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson is located at 36°19'29" North, 78°24'31" West (36.324753, -78.408536)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.4 km² (8.2 mi²). 21.3 km² (8.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.12% is water.

Demographics

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As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 16,095 people, 6,332 households, and 4,122 families residing in the city. The population density is 754.2/km² (1,953.7/mi²). There are 6,870 housing units at an average density of 321.9/km² (833.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 36.76% White, 59.17% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.36% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 5.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 6,332 households out of which 31.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.1% are married couples living together, 26.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% are non-families. 30.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.47 and the average family size is 3.05.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 75.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $23,745, and the median income for a family is $30,222. Males have a median income of $26,804 versus $19,910 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,130. 28.3% of the population and 23.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 40.5% of those under the age of 18 and 20.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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