Demographics

Population

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the City of Hendersonville's population was counted at 61,753 persons.  As of July 2022, it is estimated that the population increased to approximately 62,896, which is a 1.8% increase.  The population is projected to continue to increase to nearly 70,000 people by 2030.  The City has seen consistent growth over the past three decades, which is a great indicator of Hendersonville's proven stability, sustainability, and desirability as a place to live, work, and play.  Hendersonville incorporated in 1969 and currently ranks as the fourth most populous city in the greater Nashville area and is Tennessee's 10th largest city. 

The racial composition of Hendersonville is mostly white (84.5%), followed by black or African American (9.0%), two or more races (3.1%), and Asian (1.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population is 4.7% of the total.  The median age of the residents is just under 40 years old, and the median household income was $86,954, as recorded in the 5-year estimate in the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

Detailed information about Hendersonville can be found on the U.S. Census Bureau's website.

Quality of Life

People have different reasons for moving to Hendersonville, but some of the common ones are:

• Thriving Economy: Hendersonville boasts a thriving economy, offering ample job opportunities across various sectors.
• Beautiful Homes: Homebuyers can take their pick of desirable property types at diverse price points.
• Perfect "in-between" Size: Hendersonville offers convenient access to big-city amenities with a slower pace of living.
• Outdoor Recreation: Hendersonville is close to nature, with parks, trails, and the scenic Old Hickory Lake.
• Low Cost of Living: Hendersonville has a lower cost of living than the national average, with reasonable home prices, low property taxes, and affordable everyday essentials.

Area

Hendersonville is approximately 32 square miles in size, has over 26 miles of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake, and maintains over 350 miles of paved roads throughout the City.

Location

Hendersonville borders northern Davidson County (Metro-Nashville) and is less than 20 miles from downtown Nashville. The City is accessed via U.S.-31E (Gallatin Road/Gallatin Pike), Vietnam Veteran's Boulevard (SR-386), and New Shackle Island Road (SR-258), and is located in the southwestern portion of Sumner County, Tennessee.