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Henry County

Georgia · 240,712 residents · 318.701 sq mi
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Henry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,110. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 121,371 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240,712
+102%since 2000
from 119,341 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K97K154K212K269K1990201020202024Henry County
2024250K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,110
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,173
+36%since 2000
from $22,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $740 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(86,297)
Black48.4%(116,431)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(18,437)
Asian3.3%(7,976)
Other3.5%(8,428)
Diversity Score77.4%(186,386)
Segregation Score39.8%(95,708)
Diversity Score
77
+94%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Georgia?

Henry County, Georgia has about 240,712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Georgia earns about $71,110 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 $189,600, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Georgia?

About 28.1% 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 9.1% 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 181,971 residents, a change of about 310 percent over that period.

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