Henry County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Henry County, Georgia has a population of 249,960, the 9th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $83,146 and the median home value is $313,900. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Henry County Quick Facts
How Henry County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 245,417 | 249,960 | +1.9% |
| Median household income | $81,612 | $83,146 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $277,400 | $313,900 | +13.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Henry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge | 35,737 | $70,136 | 12.3% | $276,700 |
| McDonough | 30,947 | $75,343 | 10.6% | $314,600 |
| Locust Grove | 10,532 | $75,083 | 15.9% | $307,300 |
| Hampton | 8,687 | $75,052 | 13.4% | $283,700 |
| Heron Bay | 4,595 | $106,338 | 1.7% | $393,000 |
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Population Overview
Henry County is located in Georgia with a total population of 249,960. It is the 9th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Henry County is 37.1 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Henry County is $83,146. This is 7% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $313,900. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry County is Black or African American, making up 51.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.2% vs 30.7%).
Education
29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Henry County has a population of 249,960, making it the 9th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Henry County?
The median household income in Henry County is $83,146 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.
How many cities are in Henry County, Georgia?
Henry County contains 5 Census-designated places.