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Henderson County Business Data
Businesses, industries, trucking companies, banks and bankruptcies in Henderson County, North Carolina.
- Employer establishments
- 3,085
- 2023
- Employees
- 38,824
- Average annual pay
- $48,920
- Nonemployer businesses
- 11,044
- $611.3M receipts, 2024
Industries
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| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 478 | 2,737 | $58,779 |
| Retail trade | 415 | 6,242 | $35,480 |
| Health care and social assistance | 343 | 7,736 | $58,116 |
| Other services | 317 | 1,889 | $34,774 |
| Professional and technical services | 276 | 1,249 | $55,109 |
| Accommodation and food services | 259 | 4,194 | $25,769 |
| Administrative and support services | 204 | 1,811 | $44,090 |
| Real estate and rental | 188 | 492 | $42,179 |
| Wholesale trade | 132 | 1,676 | $63,131 |
| Finance and insurance | 131 | 578 | $74,974 |
| Manufacturing | 123 | 6,103 | $61,296 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 75 | 1,427 | $49,306 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 44 | 501 | $27,679 |
| Information | 37 | 284 | $57,359 |
| Educational services | 32 | 527 | $26,156 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 13 | 176 | $66,023 |
| Management of companies | 10 | 1,086 | $58,532 |
| Utilities | 7 | 88 | $106,261 |
Total annual payroll: $1.9B
Establishments by number of employees
2023
- 1 to 4 employees1,75957.0%
- 5 to 9 employees56018.2%
- 10 to 19 employees37712.2%
- 20 to 49 employees2518.1%
- 50 to 99 employees782.5%
- 100 to 249 employees461.5%
- 250 to 499 employees80.3%
- 500 to 999 employees50.2%
- 1,000 or more employees00.0%
Trucking companies
585 active carriers with 1,990 power units and 2,112 drivers
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| Company | Power units | Drivers | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire National IncUSDOT 2878524 | 100 | 110 | For hire |
| CSC NC LLCUSDOT 3815488 | 86 | 35 | Private |
| Empire Expedited IncUSDOT 4043163 | 70 | 20 | For hire |
| Benton Roofing IncUSDOT 664545 | 55 | 62 | Private |
| Cason Companies IncUSDOT 326842 | 43 | 41 | For hire |
| Alinea Logistics LLCUSDOT 3454840 | 40 | 80 | For hire |
| Justus Truck Lines IncUSDOT 182413 | 36 | 30 | For hire |
| Budweiser of Asheville IncUSDOT 2464080 | 36 | 27 | Private |
| Merich Delivery IncUSDOT 3451404 | 31 | 68 | For hire |
| East-West IncUSDOT 325568 | 30 | 38 | For hire |
Business bankruptcies
North Carolina by county5 business cases (2 under Chapter 11) and 66 cases in all were filed in the 12 months ending June 2026.
County Business Patterns counts employer establishments by the county where they are located. The Census Bureau adds small random noise to protect confidentiality, and some small cells are withheld (shown as Not reported).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns, FMCSA, FDIC and the U.S. Courts · Last updated 12/31/2023