The Town FilesVance County, North Carolina
42,322 people. The median home is worth $161,500 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $50,465.
Towns in Vance County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 15,060 | $123,800 | $39,969 | 37.7 |
| South Henderson | 988 | — | $28,558 | 33.5 |
People and housing
| Vance County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,500 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $883 | $969 |
| Median household income | $50,465 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 39.9 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
14,120 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,261 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 272 storm events in Vance County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Vance County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).