Henry County, Virginia Demographics 2026
Henry County, Virginia has a population of 50,365, the 37th most populous county in Virginia. The median household income is $48,445 and the median home value is $120,300. The poverty rate is 14.8%.
Henry County Quick Facts
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 60 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Henry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 7,645 | $50,465 | 13.9% | $123,500 |
| Horse Pasture | 2,193 | $57,637 | 20.5% | $119,200 |
| Chatmoss | 1,503 | $96,339 | 6.7% | $223,400 |
| Stanleytown | 1,323 | $43,611 | 7.9% | $155,100 |
| Ridgeway | 1,082 | $60,938 | 7.5% | $147,400 |
| Bassett | 1,020 | $41,992 | 7.3% | $186,100 |
| Laurel Park | 843 | $38,621 | 3.6% | $139,500 |
| Fieldale | 797 | $43,450 | 36.1% | $65,000 |
| Villa Heights | 647 | $26,060 | 24.4% | $120,000 |
| Oak Level | 568 | $27,292 | 39.3% | $116,300 |
| Sandy Level | 466 | $41,349 | 0.0% | N/A |
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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. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Henry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Virginia 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, Virginia?
Henry County has a population of 50,365, making it the 37th most populous county in Virginia.
What is the median income in Henry County?
The median household income in Henry County is $48,445 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.
How many cities are in Henry County, Virginia?
Henry County contains 11 Census-designated places.