Demographics & People — Hendersonville, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,253 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~15,800 |
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| Median Age | 53.2 |
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| Total Households | 7,829 |
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| Family Households | 3,709 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.89 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3158 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,299 |
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| Black or African American | 1,242 |
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| Asian | 183 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,305 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,205 |
| English | 3,013 |
| Other groups | 2,789 |
| German | 2,456 |
| Irish | 2,240 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,053 |
| American | 979 |
| Scottish | 915 |
| Scotch-Irish | 660 |
| Italian | 598 |
Language
| English Only | 13,569 |
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| Spanish | 545 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,578 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,022 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,558 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Hendersonville, North Carolina.
