Henry, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Henry, Tennessee Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Henry, Tennessee had a total population of 534, the 380th largest town in Tennessee, with a median household income of $41,875, which is 40% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 37.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 40% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (37.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 9.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Unemployment rate of 8.9% is notably above the national average.

Henry Quick Facts

Population 534

Median Household Income $41,875

Median Home Value $100,500

Poverty Rate 37.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.9%

Median Age 32.0 years

Homeownership Rate 56.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

High School Graduation Rate 83.8%

Diversity Index 61/100

Population 534 380th of 502

Median Income $41,875 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 37.5% 201% higher than national

Median Home Value $100,500 bottom 10%

How Henry 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	588	534	-9.2%
Median household income	$48,125	$41,875	-13.0%
Median home value	$75,000	$100,500	+34.0%

How Henry Compares

Median Household Income

Henry

$41,875

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henry

$100,500

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.6%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 27.0%

$100K+ 17.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

20.7%

$10K-$15K

0.6%

$15K-$20K

12.1%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

10.3%

$100K-$125K

4.0%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

1.1%

Employment

8.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

68.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.9%

Renter 43.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $619/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

36.7%

18-34

19.3%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

21.9%

75+

1.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Henry Rankings in Tennessee

#380 Population of 502

#385 Median Income of 453

#405 Education of 502

#432 Home Value of 464

Explore Tennessee Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities 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
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

Cities Similar to Henry

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Doyle	532	$39,808	$164,300	9.2%	17.1%
Baileyton	551	$41,979	$164,300	15.1%	25.6%
Sardis	536	$39,464	$116,800	11.1%	31.2%
Clarkrange	554	N/A	$326,800	29.3%	41.5%
Hillsboro	555	N/A	$273,900	21.7%	15.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 534, Henry's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Henry is a small community located in Tennessee, within Henry County. The total population is 534. It ranks as the 380th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry is 32.0 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 36.7% of the population under 18, Henry has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry is $41,875. This is 40% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.5%. This is 172% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 90% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $100,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Henry is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.2% vs 7.4%).

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Henry, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henry, Tennessee?

Henry, Tennessee has a population of 534 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Henry, TN?

The median household income in Henry is $41,875, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Henry, TN?

The poverty rate in Henry is 37.5%. This means approximately 200 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Henry, Tennessee?

Henry's population is 56.2% White, 19.1% Black, 17.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Henry, TN?

The median home value in Henry is $100,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Henry, Tennessee?

9.3% of adults (25+) in Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.