South HendersonNC
This town in North Carolina has a population of 981.
Is South Henderson a good place to live?
44% of residents live below the poverty line in South Henderson, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than South Henderson. South Henderson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
South Henderson has shrunk 19% from 2010 to 2020
1,213 counted in 2010 and 988 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Henderson.
The FEMA risk score in South Henderson is lower than in the typical North Carolina or U.S. town
Expected losses in South Henderson break down as 39% from inland flooding and 19% from hurricanes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The schools South Henderson’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Vance County Schools. Enrollment at South Henderson’s public school: 186 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| L B Yancey ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 186 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
South Henderson stands out in North Carolina and nationally: the median household income there is lower
The average commute for South Henderson comes to 18 minutes. Since 2013, South Henderson has lost 839 jobs, to 128 in 2023. For half of commuters, work is under 33 miles away. The top destinations are Raleigh (13%), Henderson (12%) and Durham (8%).
| South Henderson | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In South Henderson, expect mild winters and hot summers
In July, afternoons reach 89°; in January, nights fall to 28°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy South Henderson is
South Henderson: 39% of adults feel lonely. CDC measures, 32 in all: South Henderson beats North Carolina on 3 and trails on 25. No town among the 290 in North Carolina we compare has a higher share of adults who worry about having enough food than South Henderson. Among adults here, 28% smoke cigarettes and 50% have obesity.
| South Henderson | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 19% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 50% | 36% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 13% | 12% |
| What stands out | South Henderson | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 46.2% | 15.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A home in South Henderson sells for about $72K at the median
South Henderson’s going rate for rent stands at $932 a month. In South Henderson, 51% of households live in a home they own.
| South Henderson | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 51% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $932 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about South Henderson
Moving to South Henderson: who provides what
South Henderson is unincorporated, so Vance County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
981 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of South Henderson
About 1 of every 100 South Henderson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
About South Henderson
CDP in North Carolina, United States
South Henderson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Vance County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Henderson had a population of 988.
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- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 505 ft
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