Henry County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Henry County, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Henry County, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Henry County, Alabama. The estimated population of Henry County, Alabama is 17,165 people, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look at the total population in Henry County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,165
+0.25%
+0.32%
2020
17,123
 -0.06% -
2019
17,133
+0.05%
-
2018
17,124
+0.08%
-
2017
17,110
 - -

Population of Henry County, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
69.3%
68.7%
 +0.87%
Black/African American
26.4%
27.8%
 -5.04%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
2.5%
 +8.00%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.9%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Henry County, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 -0.22% 44.1 +0.92% 45.4 -1.52%
2020 44.7 +0.68% 43.7 +3.8% 46.1 -0.22%
2019 44.4 +0.68% 42.1 +1.2% 46.2 +0.65%
2018 44.1 +1.38% 41.6 0% 45.9 +0.88%
2017 43.5 - 41.6 - 45.5 -

The median age of Henry County, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 927 -20.62% 890 +24.86% 746 1,114
10 to 19 1,072 +11.74% 1,025 -1.21% 1,185 1,000
20 to 29 963 -10.24% 894 -9.66% 866 809
30 to 39 1,008 -6.1% 992 -14.56% 943 848
40 to 49 946 +8.23% 1,145 +8.71% 1,023 1,243
50 to 59 1,211 -4.77% 1,203 -0.55% 1,154 1,188
60 to 69 1,069 +4.99% 1,323 -2.22% 1,122 1,290
70+ 1,012 +13.7% 1,430 +3.38% 1,156 1,478

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Henry County, Alabama is $55,870.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Henry County.

  • Under 25
    $44,766.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,432.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,201.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,050.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Henry County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Henry County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Henry County, Alabama is currently $71,087.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.34% of households in Henry County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Henry County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Henry County is $28,304.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Henry County by the total population of Henry County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Henry County, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Henry County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.85%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Henry County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Henry County over the age of 16 is 14,023.

Of those people, a total of 53.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Henry County is 50.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 903 38.30% 10.10%
20 to 24 years 918 67.90% 14.10%
25 to 29 years 757 85.30% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 824 73.80% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 2,116 74.30% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 2,211 75.40% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,248 65.90% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 1,198 46.20% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 2,361 25.60% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,487 3.60% 37.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Henry County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,964 56.30% 4.10%
Black or African American 3,678 44.40% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 35 100.00% 8.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 90 75.60% 20.60%
Two or more races 222 54.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 334 53.30% 7.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,886 56.40% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Henry County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Henry County is 7,105, with median earnings of $34,160.00.

Women in Henry County, Alabama earning approximately 77.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,105 $34,160.00
Male 3,746 $38,996.00
Female 3,359 $30,293.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 583 $64,345.00
Business and Financial 252 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $80,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $90,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 151 $32,596.00
Legal 88 $82,407.00
Educational and Library 383 $42,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $36,343.00
Healthcare Practitioners 504 $38,929.00
Healthcare Support 268 $20,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $47,167.00
Law Enforcement 58 $36,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 297 $11,797.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 315 $20,087.00
Personal Care and Service 274 $22,391.00
Sales 862 $29,191.00
Office and Administrative Support 713 $34,526.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 111 $43,125.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 417 $35,975.00
Production 595 $30,825.00
Transportation and Material Moving 442 $37,717.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 307 $65,341.00 276 $59,944.00
Business and Financial 128 $132,955.00 124 $44,565.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $81,194.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $90,625.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $31,406.00 117 $33,942.00
Legal 49 $250,001.00 39 $80,694.00
Educational and Library 68 $17,297.00 315 $43,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 55 $36,620.00 40 $34,423.00
Healthcare Practitioners 104 $78,750.00 400 $34,412.00
Healthcare Support 26 $43,000.00 242 $18,984.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $50,000.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $44,107.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 125 $11,432.00 172 $13,200.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 226 $20,263.00 89 $15,938.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $23,250.00 241 $22,228.00
Sales 481 $39,213.00 381 $16,414.00
Office and Administrative Support 120 $101,094.00 593 $33,261.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $25,625.00 39 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 298 $36,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 413 $35,875.00 4 $0.00
Production 450 $32,200.00 145 $26,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 364 $39,293.00 78 $18,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,404 households in Henry County, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,294 families in Henry County with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,395 193 706 2,110
Average Household Size 3.16 4.3 4.28 1.1
Total Families 3,395 193 706 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.76 4.01 0

Poverty

Of the 4,294 families in Henry County, 11.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Henry County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 9,057 housing units in Henry County, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,404 70.71%
Vacant 2,653 29.29%

9.94% of the total 9,057 housing units in Henry County are rental units. This is approximately 900 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,387 are occupied by the owner - or 59.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Henry County is $639.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Henry County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    117
  • Less than $500
    292
  • $500 to $999
    488
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    120
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Henry County is $122,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Henry County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    760
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,339
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,074
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    796
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    923
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    300
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    179
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Henry County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Henry County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    591
  • 1940 to 1949
    307
  • 1950 to 1959
    793
  • 1960 to 1969
    943
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,369
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,422
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,692
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,255
  • 2010 to 2013
    680
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Henry County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    432
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,822
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,215
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,935

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Henry County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Henry County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Henry County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    235
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    546
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    586
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,214
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,053
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    552
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,096
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    198
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    232
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    729
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    228
  • 90 or more minutes
    101

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Henry County, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Henry County, Alabama

We have data for 8 places in Henry County, Alabama. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.