Henry County's estimated 2026 population is 48,961 with a growth rate of -0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henry County is the 37th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 54,102 and has seen a growth of -9.5% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.7 years
Female: 49.2 years
Male: 45.7 years
There are 40,357 adults, (12,433 of whom are seniors) in Henry County.
Female: 25,958 (51.9%)
Male: 24,022 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Henry County includes 68.92% White, 22.25% Black or African American, 3.42% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,448 | 68.92% |
| Black or African American | 11,123 | 22.25% |
| Two or more races | 2,311 | 4.62% |
| Other race | 1,711 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 127 | 0.25% |
Henry County's average per capita income is $41,376. Household income levels show a median of $50,760. The poverty rate stands at 16.02%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,105 | - |
| Families | $69,705 | $81,240 |
| Households | $50,760 | $67,912 |
| Non Families | $29,440 | $45,061 |
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