Henry County, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49,980 | — | #1,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,760 | -32.5% | #2,727 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.7 years | +22.6% | #386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $134,800 | -52.2% | #2,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $728 | -37.4% | #2,601 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | +27.1% | #2,127 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henry County has a population of 49,980, making it the #1,014 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henry County is $50,760, ranking #2,727 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.0% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Henry County is $134,800 (-52.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $728/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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93.7% of residents in Henry County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Henry County, Virginia
Henry County, Virginia has a total population of 49,980, making it the 1,014th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henry County is 47.7 years, which is 22.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henry County is $50,760, which ranks #2,727 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Henry County is $134,800, 52.2% below the national median. Renters in Henry County pay a median gross rent of $728 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henry County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.3 min.
Henry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%).
All data for Henry County, Virginia 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.