Henry County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Virginia with a total population of 50,365. It is the 37th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 47.9 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $48,445. This is 47% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $120,300. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Henry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.