Population 17,647 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henry County
Household size in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Henry County run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Henry County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, mirroring the country. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Henry County than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of Alabama's 67 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Henry County
Renters in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Henry County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.4% of the housing in Henry County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Henry County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $465 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $651 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $794 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Henry County costs $794 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $329 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Henry County
Bachelor's degrees in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Henry County: 23.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Henry County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Henry County than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Henry County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County | 2.51 | 45.4 | 9.1% | 20.5% | 20.4% | 1984 | $794 | 23.0% | 84.6% | 3.9% |
| Dale County | 2.58 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 38.1% | 14.6% | 1983 | $876 | 19.8% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Early County | 2.53 | 42.9 | 15.1% | 33.4% | 18.0% | 1984 | $813 | 14.7% | 82.1% | 6.5% |
| Calhoun County | 2.41 | 40.5 | 14.9% | 40.6% | 19.5% | 1978 | $622 | 12.4% | 78.2% | 8.2% |
| Coffee County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 12.0% | 27.7% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,078 | 22.8% | 87.3% | 4.8% |
| Baker County | 2.47 | 51.4 | 12.4% | 23.3% | 18.2% | 1976 | $606 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 6.3% |
| Dougherty County | 2.37 | 38.0 | 22.6% | 54.7% | 16.3% | 1975 | $968 | 22.1% | 85.3% | 10.6% |
| Worth County | 2.67 | 41.5 | 15.0% | 26.3% | 17.3% | 1984 | $875 | 11.3% | 85.1% | 6.1% |
| Conecuh County | 2.55 | 46.7 | 10.2% | 25.7% | 30.6% | 1983 | $838 | 15.3% | 90.4% | 7.7% |
| Tift County | 2.64 | 37.5 | 17.6% | 39.0% | 12.7% | 1986 | $864 | 21.3% | 86.0% | 3.6% |
| Monroe County | 2.76 | 44.4 | 12.0% | 28.3% | 27.2% | 1984 | $726 | 12.4% | 85.2% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Henry County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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