Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

148,622

1.17% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

48.3

0.207% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

3.53% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$59,544

4.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$251,500

8.45% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,739

0.722% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 149k people with a median age of 48.3 and a median household income of $59,544. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined from 150,384 to 148,622, a −1.17% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,992 to $59,544, a 4.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.91%).

8.76% of the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Blue Ridge Community College (601 degrees awarded in 2021) and Brevard College (139 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $251,500, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC borders Asheville City PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Haywood, Madison, Swain, Graham & Jackson (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Jackson (South), Macon, Cherokee & Clay Counties PUMA, NC, Shelby City PUMA, NC, Easley & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, and Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 149k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.82% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.66k people).

In 2021, there were 17.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.29k White (Hispanic) and 5.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (9,420 households), German (545 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (370 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,730

Women

51.6%

71,966

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 148,696 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 358
White (Hispanic)
7.29k ± 932
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.16k ± 363

8.9%

Hispanic Population

13.2k people

8.9% of the people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (13.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,355 ± 1,406 people
Germany
354 ± 461 people
Canada
324 ± 441 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,355 Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Germany with 354 and Canada with 324.

Foreign-Born Population

5.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.66k people

5.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.87k people

As of 2021, 5.82% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents (8.66k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 5.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,420 households (6.64%)
German
545 households (0.384%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
370 households (0.261%)

8.76% of the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.64% of the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,885 ± 512
Gulf War (2001-)
1,328 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
1,161 ± 250

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC employs 62.7k people. The largest industries in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,389 people), Construction (4,514 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,576 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronics stores ($163,844), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($150,033), and Scientific research & development services ($138,821).

Males in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,901. The income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,906

Women

47.3%

33,289

Men

52.7%

The workforce of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 63,195 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

62.7k

2021 Value

−0.722%

1 Year decline

± −0.722%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.722%, from 63.2k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,771 people), Cashiers (1,716 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,541 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.7k

2021 Value

−0.722%

1 Year decline

± −0.722%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.722%, from 63.2k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,389 people), Construction (4,514 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,576 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,452

Median earning men ± $1,867

$29,615

Median earning women ± $1,472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,063), Information ($49,656), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,992).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($42,528), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,755), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,613).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC awarded 740 degrees. The student population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,463 male students and 1,952 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (569 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (81 and 11.2%), Black or African American (35 and 4.85%), and Unknown (16 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (601 and 81.2%) and Brevard College (139 and 18.8%).

The most popular majors in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (155 and 20.9%), General Business Administration & Management (48 and 6.49%), and Welding Technology (44 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $28,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,415 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,415 students enrolled in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,457 records, of which 57.9% were women and 42.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
155 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
27 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Ridge Community College
601 degrees awarded
Brevard College
139 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College with 601 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 329 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.8 times less than the 411 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 569 degrees mean that there were 7.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 81 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,050) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.691% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.51% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (29.2k), and Bachelors Degree (23.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $251,500 in 2021, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $231,900 to $251,500, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is $59,544. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$251,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,009

$46,996

Median Property Taxes

±$1,566

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2021

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75% of the housing units in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,544

Median Household Income

± $2,290

62.6k

Number of Households

± 1,984

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.6k households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew to $59,544 from the previous year's value of $56,992.

The following chart displays the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

0.433

2020 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.35% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (16k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87% of the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 20.6% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

20.6%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew by 2.52% from 12.7% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.