Henry County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Georgia with a total population of 245,417. It is the 9th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 37.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $81,612. This is 9% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $277,400. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry County is Black or African American, making up 49.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (49.8% vs 31.0%).

Education

28.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.