Henry County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 32,345. It is the 47th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

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 $48,540. This is 28% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $145,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 7.2%. The Black or African American population (7.2%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.