Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

150,384

1.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

48.4

0.415% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.4%

2.82% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$56,992

4.12% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$231,900

7.46% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

63,195

3.66% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 150k people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $56,992. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew from 148,717 to 150,384, a 1.12% increase and its median household income grew from $54,735 to $56,992, a 4.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.6%), White (Hispanic) (6.19%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.34%).

8.52% 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.

96.8% 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 2020, the median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $231,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 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 150k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.9% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.87k people).

In 2020, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (127k people) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.31k White (Hispanic) and 5.25k 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 (9,100 households), German (637 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (409 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,029

Women

51.9%

72,340

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 150,369 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

96.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.8% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 96.2%, 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)
127k ± 437
White (Hispanic)
9.31k ± 802
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.25k ± 345

8.62%

Hispanic Population

13k people

8.62% of the people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (13k 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
3,623 ± 1,460 people
Canada
410 ± 496 people
Germany
399 ± 490 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,623 Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Canada with 410 and Germany with 399.

Foreign-Born Population

5.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.87k people

6.32%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.39k people

As of 2020, 5.9% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents (8.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 6.32%, 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
9,100 households (6.34%)
German
637 households (0.444%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
409 households (0.285%)

8.52% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.34% 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
5,160 ± 561
Gulf War (2001-)
1,511 ± 361
Gulf War (1990s)
1,211 ± 237

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC employs 63.2k people. The largest industries in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,877 people), Construction (4,376 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,243 people), and the highest paying industries are Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($149,636), Nondepository credit & related activities ($141,750), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($120,138).

Males in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,569. The income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, 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

63.2k

2020 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 61k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,805 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,677 people), and Registered nurses (1,568 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.2k

2020 Value

3.66%

1 Year growth

± 3.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 61k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,877 people), Construction (4,376 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,243 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

$36,985

Median earning men ± $1,372

$28,716

Median earning women ± $2,199

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,895), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,208), and Wholesale Trade ($48,807).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($43,581), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,776), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,022).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2,926 male students and 3,904 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 6,830 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,830 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 4,914 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 2020, 0.926% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.659% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (32.5k), Some college (30.3k), and Bachelors Degree (22.9k).

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 $231,900 in 2020, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $215,800 to $231,900, a 7.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.9 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 $56,992. In 2020, 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 $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$231,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,000

$47,981

Median Property Taxes

±$1,639

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

74.5%

Homeownership

2020

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 74.5% 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%.

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 2020, 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 $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

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.

$56,992

Median Household Income

± $2,480

64.4k

Number of Households

± 1,970

In 2020, the median household income of the 64.4k households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew to $56,992 from the previous year's value of $54,735.

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

0.433

2020 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

0.438

2019 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.19% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 0.478. 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 2018

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (6.59%)

In 2018, 79.7% of workers in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (6.59%).

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

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.03% 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

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (16.8k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

87.3% of the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 20.9% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 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 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

20.9%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew by 5.14% from 12% to 12.7%.

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.