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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Henagar

Alabama · 1,934 residents · 22.608 sq mi
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Henagar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,028. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 466 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,700. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,934
−19%vs 2000
vs 2,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.2
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Henagar
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.2%(100)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 95.4%(104)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149.5%(184)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 199%(174)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.7%(111)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.9%(268)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4413.5%(262)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5413.5%(261)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.2%(178)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 748.1%(157)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 845.8%(112)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.2%(23)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,028
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,777 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,283
−37%vs 2000
vs $14,836 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
26.4%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$254
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $328 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
17.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(18)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.8%(121)
Cuban1%(24)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(7)
Ancestry
English19.4%(486)
Irish17.6%(441)
American11.6%(290)
Scottish5.2%(130)
Dutch3.2%(79)
German1.7%(42)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(27)
Italian1%(25)
Norwegian0.8%(19)
French0.7%(18)
Swiss0.6%(16)
Swedish0.4%(9)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Danish0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.0%
−9.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(243)
Married59.8%(585)
Widowed2.9%(28)
Divorced12.6%(123)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(274)
Married50.3%(513)
Widowed14.6%(149)
Divorced8.2%(84)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henagar, Alabama?

Henagar, Alabama has about 1,934 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Henagar, Alabama?

The typical household in Henagar, Alabama earns about $19,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henagar, Alabama expensive?

In Henagar, Alabama, the median home is worth about $36,700, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Henagar, Alabama?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Henagar, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henagar, Alabama?

About 26.4% of people in Henagar, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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