Henry County's estimated 2026 population is 48,883 with a growth rate of -0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henry County is the 37th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 54,102 and has seen a growth of -9.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henry County includes 69.75% White, 22.38% Black or African American, 3.02% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (69.75%)
Black or African American (22.38%)
Two or more races (4.15%)
Other race (3.02%)
Asian (0.42%)
Native American (0.28%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,130 | 69.75% |
| Black or African American | 11,273 | 22.38% |
| Two or more races | 2,090 | 4.15% |
| Other race | 1,519 | 3.02% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henry County's average per capita income is $38,436. Household income levels show a median of $48,445. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,683 | - |
| Families | $66,391 | $78,046 |
| Households | $48,445 | $64,932 |
| Non Families | $28,971 | $43,807 |
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