Henry County, Alabama

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 17,450

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    Henry County is a small county in Alabama with a population of 17,450. The median household income is $60,135, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.8%, median home value is $147,800, and 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    17,450

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2012 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $60,135

    Household

    Rank #1906 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $147,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2043 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    21.7%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #1586 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    51.2%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.0%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    1.9%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    7.4%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Alabama
    $54,196
    Henry County
    $60,135

    11% above Alabama avg·8% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Alabama
    18.4%
    Henry County
    15.8%

    14% above Alabama avg·5% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Alabama
    52.9%
    Henry County
    54.0%

    2% above Alabama avg·6% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $31,809

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    15.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    54.0%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Alabama
    $149,701
    Henry County
    $147,800

    1% below Alabama avg·29% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Alabama
    $799
    Henry County
    $770

    4% below Alabama avg·17% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Alabama
    72.9%
    Henry County
    80.9%

    11% above Alabama avg·11% above national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Alabama
    22.7%
    Henry County
    18.0%

    21% above Alabama avg·24% above national avg

    Housing Units

    9,151

    Households

    6,684

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.6

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,130

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    80.0%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    28 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Alabama
    19.5%
    Henry County
    21.7%

    11% above Alabama avg·10% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Alabama
    85.0%
    Henry County
    82.2%

    3% below Alabama avg·7% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    15.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    10.2%

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