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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henry County

Georgia · 119,341 residents · 318.701 sq mi
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Henry County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,309. The county has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 60,600 residents. Median home value is $120,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

119,341
+103%since 1990
from 58,741 in 1990
1990 – 2025
374 / sq mi
+103%since 1990
from 184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.4
+5%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K97K154K212K269K1990201020202024Henry County
2024250K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,309
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,550 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,945
+62%since 1990
from $14,167 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$120,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$740
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $531 in 1990
US average: $602
85.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
14.8% rent
2.1
−3%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(52,073)
Black10.2%(6,017)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(443)
Asian0.7%(385)
Diversity Score26.9%(15,817)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(95,550)
Black14.6%(17,435)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,692)
Asian1.7%(2,062)
Diversity Score39.8%(47,534)
40
+48%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Georgia?

Henry County, Georgia has about 119,341 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henry County, Georgia?

The typical household in Henry County, Georgia earns about $57,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Georgia expensive?

In Henry County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $120,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Georgia?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Georgia?

About 4.9% of people in Henry County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60,600 residents, a change of about 103 percent over that period.

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

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