Henry County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Henry County, Alabama has a population of 17,647, the 51st most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $59,931 and the median home value is $161,000. The poverty rate is 18.4%.

Henry County Quick Facts

Population 17,647

Median Household Income $59,93190% MOE ±$6,647

Median Home Value $161,00090% MOE ±$11,913

Poverty Rate 18.4%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 44.8 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 79.5%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 17,647 51st of 67

Median Income $59,931 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.4%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Henry County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,133	17,647	+3.0%
Median household income	$61,556	$59,931	No clear change (-2.6%)
Median home value¹	$146,208	$161,000	No clear change (+10.1%)
Median gross rent	$772	$769	No clear change (-0.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Henry

$59,931

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henry

$161,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.9%

$25K-$50K 17.3%

$50K-$100K 27.2%

$100K+ 29.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

8.9%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

10.4%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.5%

Renter 20.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $769/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

28.1%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Headland	5,217	$79,063	7.0%	$219,600
Abbeville	2,748	$31,712	21.7%	$107,600
Newville	515	$41,250	28.0%	$107,800
Haleburg	211	$41,944	36.0%	$205,000

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Population Overview

Henry County is located in Alabama with a total population of 17,647. It is the 51st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 44.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $59,931. This is 6% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $161,000. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henry County, Alabama?

Henry County has a population of 17,647, making it the 51st most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Henry County?

The median household income in Henry County is $59,931 with a poverty rate of 18.4%.

How many cities are in Henry County, Alabama?

Henry County contains 4 Census-designated places.