Henry County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

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

Henry County, Tennessee has a population of 32,412, the 48th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $50,613 and the median home value is $160,200. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Henry County Quick Facts

Population 32,412

Median Household Income $50,61390% MOE ±$2,203

Median Home Value $160,20090% MOE ±$7,004

Poverty Rate 18.3%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.8%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Median Age 45.8 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.1%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.1%

Cities/Places 6

Population 32,412 48th of 95

Median Income $50,613 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 4.8%

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	32,284	32,412	+0.4%
Median household income	$49,846	$50,613	No clear change (+1.5%)
Median home value¹	$127,132	$160,200	+26.0%
Median gross rent	$791	$761	No clear change (-3.8%)

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

$50,613

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henry

$160,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.6%

$25K-$50K 25.6%

$50K-$100K 30.1%

$100K+ 20.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.7%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

8.0%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

6.6%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.5%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

10.0%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

7.5%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.6%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.5%

Renter 26.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $761/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.9%

18-34

18.2%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

29.5%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Paris	10,338	$41,012	26.3%	$163,600
Puryear	736	$59,500	20.0%	$125,000
Henry	534	$41,875	37.5%	$100,500
Buchanan	105	N/A	0.0%	$216,700
Cottage Grove	60	$36,250	14.0%	N/A
Whitlock	18	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Henry County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 32,412. It is the 48th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 45.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $50,613. This is 27% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $160,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.6%. The Black or African American population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Henry County has a population of 32,412, making it the 48th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Henry County?

The median household income in Henry County is $50,613 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Henry County, Tennessee?

Henry County contains 6 Census-designated places.