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Henry County

State:
Virginia
County Seat:
Martinsville

Henry County's estimated 2025 population is 49,516 with a growth rate of -0.19% 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 -8.48% since that time.

49,516
Total Population
130
Population Density (mi²)
37
Population Rank (State)
-93 -0.19%
Annual Population Growth

Henry County Population

Henry County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White35,13069.75%
Black or African American11,27322.38%
Two or more races2,0904.15%
Other race1,5193.02%
Asian2140.42%
Native American1390.28%

Henry County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$73,683-
Families$66,391$78,046
Households$48,445$64,932
Non Families$28,971$43,807

$38,436

Average Income

$48,445

Median Household Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate