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Henry

Tennessee · 520 residents · 1.285 sq mi
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Henry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
520
+67%since 1990
from 311 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.1
−4%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2703945186417651990201020202024Henry
2024534
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.5%(44)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.3%(43)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.5%(44)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.5%(44)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(27)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.2%(74)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.3%(90)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.1%(63)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.9%(36)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.2%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.8%(20)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(8)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,333
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,663
+84%since 1990
from $6,895 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $258 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
37.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(248)
Black20.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(408)
Black14.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(35)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

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

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.7%(73)
Peruvian2.1%(11)
Spaniard0.6%(3)
Ancestry
American21.7%(116)
Irish13.7%(73)
German8.2%(44)
English6.6%(35)
Scotch-Irish3.6%(19)
French1.3%(7)
Polish1.3%(7)
Lithuanian0.9%(5)
Australian0.7%(4)
Scottish0.7%(4)
Swiss0.7%(4)
Welsh0.7%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.2%(1)
Ukrainian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.4%
+13.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16%(30)
Married66%(124)
Widowed6.9%(13)
Divorced11.2%(21)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(37)
Married57.8%(108)
Widowed4.8%(9)
Divorced17.6%(33)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry, Tennessee?

Henry, Tennessee has about 520 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henry, Tennessee?

The typical household in Henry, Tennessee earns about $26,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry, Tennessee expensive?

In Henry, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Henry, Tennessee?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henry, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry, Tennessee?

About 18.7% of people in Henry, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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