Henry County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Alabama with a total population of 17,450. It is the 51st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 45.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $60,135. This is 3% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $147,800. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.