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Henry County

Virginia · 50,948 residents · 382.351 sq mi
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Henry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,511. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,948
−12%since 2000
from 57,930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+21%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
49K52K54K56K59K1990201020202024Henry County
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,511
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,051
+35%since 2000
from $17,110 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(42,087)
Black22.6%(13,080)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,002)
Asian0.4%(218)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(29,614)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(34,307)
Black21.7%(11,062)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(3,301)
Asian0.6%(284)
Other2%(994)
Diversity Score59.3%(30,212)
Segregation Score20.6%(10,497)
Diversity Score
59
+16%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Henry County to nearby counties

HENRY COUNTY VS
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Income$46,727+21%
Home value$98,400+1%
Population13,849−72%
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HENRY COUNTY VS
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Income$53,038+38%
Home value$153,400+57%
Population17,424−65%
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HENRY COUNTY VS
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Income$57,053+48%
Home value$168,600+73%
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HENRY COUNTY VS
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Income$62,969+64%
Home value$196,700+102%
Population46,126−6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Virginia?

Henry County, Virginia has about 50,948 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Virginia earns about $38,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Virginia expensive?

In Henry County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $97,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Virginia?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Virginia?

About 15.6% of people in Henry County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,994 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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