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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 (miĀ²)
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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Henry County Marital Status

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