Henderson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
118,484
Median Age
47.5
Male Median
46.0
Female Median
49.0
Henderson County, North Carolina Population Growth

Henderson County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +14.1%%.
+14.1%% Growth
Henderson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Henderson County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.5 | 118,484 |
| 2023 | 47.2 | 117,387 |
| 2022 | 47.7 | 116,469 |
| 2021 | 47.6 | 115,613 |
| 2020 | 47.6 | 116,298 |
| 2019 | 47.4 | 114,913 |
| 2018 | 47.1 | 113,625 |
| 2017 | 46.9 | 112,156 |
| 2016 | 46.8 | 110,905 |
| 2015 | 46.3 | 109,719 |
| 2014 | 46.1 | 108,642 |
| 2013 | 46.0 | 107,583 |
| 2012 | 45.3 | 106,577 |
| 2011 | 45.1 | 105,453 |
| 2010 | 44.9 | 103,881 |
Henderson County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 14.2% |
| 18–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 26.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Henderson County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 82.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Henderson County, North Carolina
The median age in Henderson County, North Carolina is 47.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Henderson County, North Carolina is 118,484.
In Henderson County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Henderson County, North Carolina is aging.