Henderson, North Carolina

Henderson, a city with a population of 15,368 at the 2010 census, is the county seat of Vance County, North Carolina, United States.[6]

For the city in Henderson County, North Carolina, in the western part of the state, see Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Henderson, North Carolina
City
Historic downtown Henderson
Seal
Nickname(s): 
The Gateway City, Triangle North, The Gate's motto = Progress, Pride, Potential
Location of Henderson, North Carolina
Coordinates: 36°19′29″N 78°24′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyVance
Named forLeonard Henderson[1]
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • MayorEddie Ellington
Area
 • Total8.63 sq mi (22.34 km2)
 • Land8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total15,368
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
14,911
 • Density1,729.61/sq mi (667.79/km2)
Demonym(s)Hendersonian
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27536-27537
Area code(s)252
FIPS code37-30660[4]
GNIS feature ID0986608[5]
WebsiteCi.henderson.nc.us

History

The city was named in honor of former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson, who lived nearby and was a friend of early settler Lewis Reavis. Henderson was officially chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1841.

Prior to the creation of Vance County in 1881, Henderson was located in far eastern Granville County.[7]

Ashland, Henderson Central Business Historic District, Henderson Fire Station and Municipal Building, Library and Laboratory Building-Henderson Institute, Mistletoe Villa, Maria Parham Hospital, Daniel Stone Plank House, Vance County Courthouse, West End School, Zollicoffer's Law Office, and Barker House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8][9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21 km2), of which, 8.2 square miles (21 km2) of it is land and 0.12% is water.

Henderson benefits from its location near Interstate 85 and U.S. 1. Highway 39 also runs through Henderson.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860186—
18701,635779.0%
18801,421−13.1%
18904,191194.9%
19003,746−10.6%
19104,50320.2%
19205,22216.0%
19306,34521.5%
19407,64720.5%
195010,99643.8%
196012,74015.9%
197013,8969.1%
198013,522−2.7%
199015,65515.8%
200016,0952.8%
201015,368−4.5%
2019 (est.)14,911[3]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

At the 2000 census there were 16,095 people, 6,332 households, and 4,122 families living in the city. The population density was 1,953.7 people per square mile (754.2/km2). There were 6,870 housing units at an average density of 833.9 per square mile (321.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 59.17% African American, 32.76% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.36% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13%.[4]

Of the 6,332 households 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.1% were married couples living together, 26.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.7% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 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% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.5 males.

The median household income was $23,745 and the median family income was $30,222. Males had a median income of $26,804 versus $19,910 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,130. About 23.4% of families and 28.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.5% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References
  1. "About : Welcome to City of Henderson". Ci.henderson.nc.us. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "Map of old County Areas". 2012-11-03. Archived from the original (XSL) on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  8. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/01/14 through 12/05/14. National Park Service. 2014-12-12.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. Whitaker, Jamica. "Henderson native to enter N.C. Music Hall of Fame". The Henderson Daily Dispatch. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  12. Moorefield, Mary (December 16, 2016). "Arts and Sciences Foundation dedicates Buchan House". College of Arts & Sciences. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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