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Henning

Tennessee · 874 residents (2025 est.) · 2.467 sq mi
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Henning has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,500. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
977
+1%since 2000
from 970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
396 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+41%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:874 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7659161K1K1K1990201020202024Henning
2024977
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,781
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,219
+164%since 2000
from $8,413 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−7%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(214)
Black74.7%(725)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(93)
Black85.2%(832)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4.8%(47)
Diversity Score32.9%(322)
Diversity Score
33
−26%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+36.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henning, Tennessee?

Henning, Tennessee has about 977 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henning, Tennessee?

The typical household in Henning, Tennessee earns about $40,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henning, Tennessee expensive?

In Henning, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Henning, Tennessee?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Henning, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henning, Tennessee?

About 34.0% of people in Henning, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henning, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Henning, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 162 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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