Henry County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,647 | — | #2,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,931 | -20.3% | #2,092 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #768 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $161,000 | -42.9% | #2,007 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $769 | -33.9% | #2,346 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.6% | #2,503 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henry County has a population of 17,647, making it the #2,002 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henry County is $59,931, ranking #2,092 out of 3,222 counties — 20.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Henry County is $161,000 (-42.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $769/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.
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90.9% of residents in Henry County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Henry County, Alabama
Henry County, Alabama has a total population of 17,647, making it the 2,002nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henry County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henry County is $59,931, which ranks #2,092 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Henry County is $161,000, 42.9% below the national median. Renters in Henry County pay a median gross rent of $769 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henry County, 21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Henry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.8%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Henry County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.