Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

152,127

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

48.4

0.415% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.9%

2.45% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$67,554

0.889% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$355,200

10.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

62,727

0.132% 1-year decline

About

10.1% 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.

95.7% 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 (801 degrees awarded in 2023) and Brevard College (177 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $355,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.9%.

Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC borders Buncombe County (Southeast)--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, Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC, Pickens (Southwest Corner) & Oconee (West, Central) Counties--Seneca & Clemson Cities PUMA, SC, Pickens (East, Central, North) & Oconee (Northeast) Counties--Easley PUMA, SC, and Greenville County (North)--Greer (North & West) & Travelers Rest Cities PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 152k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.4% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (11.3k people).

In 2024, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.33k Other (Hispanic) and 6.02k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (11,931 households), German (286 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (272 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,704

Women

51.6%

72,845

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 150,549 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

95.7%

2024 Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.7% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
124k ± 366
Other (Hispanic)
6.33k ± 1.22k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
6.02k ± 1.06k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

17.3k people

11.3% of the people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (17.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,926 ± 1,518 people
Guatemala
513 ± 555 people
Germany
342 ± 454 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,926 Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 513 and Germany with 342.

Foreign-Born Population

7.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

11.3k people

6.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

As of 2024, 7.4% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents (11.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 6.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
11,931 households (8.2%)
German
286 households (0.197%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
272 households (0.187%)

10.1% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 8.2% 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
4,470 ± 404
Gulf War (2001-)
1,675 ± 373
Gulf War (1990s)
1,528 ± 305

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC.

Economy

The economy of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC employs 62.7k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC were Construction (5,380 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,026 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,684 people), and the highest paying industries were Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($173,378), Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($151,115), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($142,617).

Males in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,572. The income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,590

Women

47.2%

33,137

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 was 62,727 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% 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

2023 Value

−0.132%

1 Year decline

± −0.132%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.132%, from 62.8k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,914 people), Other managers (1,715 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,596 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.7k

2023 Value

−0.132%

1 Year decline

± −0.132%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.132%, from 62.8k employees to 62.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (5,380 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,026 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,684 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

$46,302

Median earning men ± $1,815

$34,703

Median earning women ± $1,404

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,786), Information ($72,031), and Public Administration ($60,472).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,422), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,295), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,304).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC awarded 978 degrees. The student population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,594 male students and 2,015 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (734 and 77.1%), Hispanic or Latino (115 and 12.1%), Black or African American (48 and 5.04%), and Unknown (28 and 2.94%).

The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (801 and 81.9%) and Brevard College (177 and 18.1%).

The most popular majors in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 and 17.4%), General Business Administration & Management (90 and 9.2%), and Accounting & Finance (70 and 7.16%).

The median tuition cost in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $29,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,609 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,609 students enrolled in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,543 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting & Finance
49 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Accounting & Finance with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blue Ridge Community College
801 degrees awarded
Brevard College
177 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College with 801 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 449 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.849 times less than the 529 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 734 degrees mean that there were 6.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 115 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 ($29,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,751) 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 2023, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.1k), Some college (27.5k), and Bachelors Degree (25.6k).

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 $355,200 in 2024, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $321,000 to $355,200, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is 74.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.4 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.

Housing

Property

$355,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,572

$49,185

Median Property Taxes

±$1,617

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

74.9%

Homeownership

2024

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.9% 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 74.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$67,554

Median Household Income

± $3,007

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,988

In 2024, the median household income of the 65.6k households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew to $67,554 from the previous year's value of $66,959.

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

0.452

2023 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.12% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (10.8%)

In 2024, 75.9% of workers in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (10.8%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% 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

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (17.8k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

87.8% of the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 20.5% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

34.2%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

20.5%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew by 0.604% from 12.1% to 12.2%.

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.