Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

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2023 Population

150,571

0.649% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

48.2

0.619% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

12.2%

3.45% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,959

3.53% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$321,000

9.59% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,810

0.113% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 151k people with a median age of 48.2 and a median household income of $66,959. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew from 149,600 to 150,571, a 0.649% increase and its median household income grew from $64,674 to $66,959, a 3.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.7%), White (Hispanic) (3.57%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%), Other (Hispanic) (3.35%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%).

9.56% 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.

96.1% 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 (722 degrees awarded in 2022) and Brevard College (154 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was $321,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.4%.

Most people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 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.

United States North Carolina South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 151k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.75% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2023, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (123k people) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.37k White (Hispanic) and 5.31k Two+ (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 (10,977 households), German (539 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (324 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,857

Women

51.7%

71,697

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 148,554 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.1%

2023 Citizenship

96.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.1% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 96.7%, 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)
123k ± 359
White (Hispanic)
5.37k ± 1.08k
Two+ (Hispanic)
5.31k ± 970

11.1%

Hispanic Population

16.7k people

11.1% of the people in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (16.7k 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
3,676 ± 1,470 people
Canada
385 ± 481 people
Germany
382 ± 479 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,676 Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Canada with 385 and Germany with 382.

Foreign-Born Population

6.75%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

5.85%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.75k people

As of 2023, 6.75% of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 5.85%, 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
10,977 households (7.63%)
German
539 households (0.375%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
324 households (0.225%)

9.56% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 7.63% 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
4,624 ± 465
Gulf War (2001-)
1,495 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,454 ± 251

Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC employs 62.8k people. The largest industries in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,324 people), Construction (5,066 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,349 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronics stores ($184,454), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($162,745), and Computer Systems Design ($137,772).

Males in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,636. The income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, 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

62.8k

2022 Value

0.113%

1 Year growth

± 0.113%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.113%, from 62.7k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (1,618 people), Other managers (1,561 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,528 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 false.

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

62.8k

2022 Value

0.113%

1 Year growth

± 0.113%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.113%, from 62.7k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,324 people), Construction (5,066 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,349 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

$44,266

Median earning men ± $2,359

$32,584

Median earning women ± $1,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($77,143), Public Administration ($61,130), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,058).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,463), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,570), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,526).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2022, universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC awarded 876 degrees. The student population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,555 male students and 1,998 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are White (648 and 75.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (99 and 11.5%), Black or African American (47 and 5.46%), and Unknown (42 and 4.88%).

The largest universities in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Blue Ridge Community College (722 and 82.4%) and Brevard College (154 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (166 and 18.9%), General Business Administration & Management (76 and 8.68%), and Accounting & Finance (58 and 6.62%).

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 2022 in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 39.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,553 (43.8% men and 56.2% 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 2022 there were 3,553 students enrolled in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, 43.8% men and 56.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,528 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
31 degrees awarded
Information Technology
13 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
166 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 31 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
722 degrees awarded
Brevard College
154 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blue Ridge Community College with 722 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 395 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.821 times less than the 481 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 648 degrees mean that there were 6.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 99 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 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,682) 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 2022, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.665% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (28.3k), and Bachelors Degree (24.5k).

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 $321,000 in 2023, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $292,900 to $321,000, a 9.59% increase. The homeownership rate in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC is 74.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.5 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 $66,959. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

Housing

Property

$321,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,042

$48,362

Median Property Taxes

±$1,637

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

74.4%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.4% of the housing units in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $143,176, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $139,831 and $123,543.

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.

$66,959

Median Household Income

± $2,880

65k

Number of Households

± 1,956

In 2023, the median household income of the 65k households in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC grew to $66,959 from the previous year's value of $64,674.

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

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.09% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (9.51%)
Carpooled (9.4%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.51%) and those who carpooled to work (9.4%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% 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

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC (18.1k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 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

87.9% of the population of Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 34.9% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.7% 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

12.1%

Uninsured

34.9%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

20.4%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

1.11%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henderson & Transylvania Counties PUMA, NC declined by 3.74% from 12.6% to 12.1%.

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.