Life in Henry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Henry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Henry County:
The population in Henry County is 17,165.
The median home value in Henry County is $122,800.
The median income in Henry County is $55,870.
The median rent in Henry County is $639.
The unemployment rate in Henry County is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Henry County is 14.4%.
The current population in Henry County is 17,165. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,165 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 17,123 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,133 | - |
Henry County is 52.3% female with 8,970 female residents.
Henry County is 47.7% male with 8,195 male residents.
| Gender | Henry County | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.4% | 49.5% |
Henry County is:
68.9% White with 11,805 White residents.
27.6% African American with 4,727 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.8% Two Or More with 140 Two Or More residents.
2.6% Hispanic with 448 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Henry County | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.9% | 64.9% | 59.4% |
| African American | 27.6% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 4.5% | 18.4% |
7.3% of households in Henry County earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Henry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.8% of households in Henry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.9% of households in Henry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.3% of households in Henry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Henry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Henry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Henry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.3% of households in Henry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Henry County earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Henry County | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 12.0% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.9% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 3.7% | 9.5% |
8.0% of adults in Henry County completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Henry County completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Henry County completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Henry County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Henry County completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Henry County completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Henry County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Henry County completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Henry County completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Henry County | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12% | 10% | 6% |
| High School / GED | 32% | 31% | 26% |
| Some College | 18% | 22% | 20% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 8% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14% | 16% | 21% |
| Master's Degree | 6% | 7% | 9% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1% | 2% |
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