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Henry County

Georgia · 203,922 residents · 318.701 sq mi
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Henry County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,923. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value is $171,500. Households here earn about 30% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203,922
+71%since 2000
from 119,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
640 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+6%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K97K154K212K269K1990201020202024Henry County
2024250K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,923
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,773
+12%since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,003
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(95,550)
Black14.6%(17,435)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,692)
Asian1.7%(2,062)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.8%(47,534)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(107,083)
Black36.3%(74,056)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(11,813)
Asian2.9%(5,902)
Other2.1%(4,275)
Diversity Score73.1%(148,993)
Diversity Score
73
+83%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Georgia?

Henry County, Georgia has about 203,922 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Georgia earns about $63,923 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 $171,500, and the typical rent is about $1,003 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Georgia?

About 24.4% 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 8.3% 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 145,181 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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