Henderson, NC town hall & government
Henderson spent $29.7 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,004 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Henderson's government.
Who runs Henderson
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Henderson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 30%
- From the state 23%
- Fees & charges 21%
- Property taxes 15%
- Sales taxes 9%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Henderson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Vance County Schools
Henderson's K–12 school district, shared with Kittrell and Middleburg. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 14%
- State 58%
- Federal 28%
Of the $14,623 per pupil, $8,538 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Henderson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Henderson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Henderson's government
Who represents Henderson
Henderson is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representative Donald G. Davis. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.