Population 49,980 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Henry County
Household size in Henry County
| Period | Henry County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Henry County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.7, Henry County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Henry County as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Henry County own their homes; 24.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Henry County: 16.2% of homes are empty, 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 has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Henry County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $538 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $578 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $623 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $784 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$247 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Henry County costs $784 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $247 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Henry County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 15.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, as it has nationally. Henry County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Virginia counties.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Henry County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.4 points, mirroring the country. Henry County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia counties.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Henry County runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 | 2.37 | 47.7 | 10.8% | 24.8% | 16.2% | 1974 | $784 | 15.9% | 84.3% | 4.0% |
| Martinsville City | 2.42 | 37.4 | 15.6% | 44.6% | 17.8% | 1957 | $828 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| Patrick County | 2.23 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 1980 | $727 | 15.2% | 84.4% | 2.7% |
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Carroll County | 2.32 | 49.0 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 1982 | $745 | 17.2% | 85.9% | 5.8% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Galax City | 2.32 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 43.7% | 14.2% | 1966 | $752 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Grayson County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 28.4% | 1975 | $736 | 15.5% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
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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