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Henderson, NC

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Population
15,013
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
504 ft
Median Home Value
$123,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$848/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,969
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityWake Forest, North Carolina26 miles away · 58,147 residents.

About Henderson

Henderson is a city and the county seat of Vance County, North Carolina, situated near the Virginia state line. Named for Chief Justice Leonard Henderson and chartered in 1841, the community of approximately 14,885 is located near the popular Kerr Lake State Recreation Area. Public education for local students is served by the Vance County Schools district.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9ratingOutskirts FitA+98.4rating

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