Henry County, Tennessee Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Tennessee
The population of Henry County, Tennessee is 32,345 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Tennessee. The median household income is $48,540, the median home value is $145,200, and the median age is 45.8.
The population of Henry County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (32,396 → 32,883), a +0.11% annualized rate.
32,345
Population
+0.11%
Annual growth
58
People / sq mi
$48,540
Median Income
$145,200
Median Home Value
Henry County covers 562 sq mi of land at 57.6 people per square mile.
About Henry County, TN
Henry County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 43.0% of the population. Henry County is a county in Tennessee with a population of 32,345. It ranks #47 among counties in Tennessee by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $48,540, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.5%, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $145,200, with typical rent around $741.
Roughly 18.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Henry County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Henry County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Henry County had a population of 32,396 in 2010 and 32,883 in 2024, a 1.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,883 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.11%.
32,883
Population (2024)
32,396
Population (2010)
32,883
Peak (2024)
0.11%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,396 |
| 2011 | 32,442 |
| 2012 | 32,379 |
| 2013 | 32,247 |
| 2014 | 32,247 |
| 2015 | 32,133 |
| 2016 | 32,213 |
| 2017 | 32,387 |
| 2018 | 32,289 |
| 2019 | 32,309 |
| 2020 | 32,146 |
| 2021 | 32,248 |
| 2022 | 32,328 |
| 2023 | 32,454 |
| 2024 | 32,883 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.8
Median Age
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.6% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $48,540$-18,557 vs state |
| Mean household income | $67,325 |
| Per-capita income | $29,136 |
| Poverty rate | 13.5%+3.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Henry County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
83.7%
Public transit
5.0%
Work from home
22.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$145,200$-111,600 vs state
Median home value
$741
Median rent
75.6%
Homeownership rate
17,044
Total housing units
77.5%
Occupied
22.5%
Vacant
24.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.7%
With health insurance
91.7%
With broadband internet
43.0%
Foreign-born
10.1%
Veterans (18+)
22.3%
With a disability
96.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.4%
High School+
18.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Henry County, Tennessee has a population of 32,345 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Tennessee. Population density is 58 people per square mile.
The population of Henry County has grown 1.5% since 2010 (32,396 → 32,883), a +0.11% annualized rate.
The median household income in Henry County, Tennessee is $48,540, with mean (average) household income of $67,325 and per-capita income of $29,136. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Henry County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.4%), Black or African American (7.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Henry County, Tennessee is 45.8 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.
The median home value in Henry County is $145,200 and median monthly rent is $741. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,044 total housing units, 22.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Henry County, Tennessee is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Nashville-Davidson is among the largest cities associated with Henry County, Tennessee, with a population of 684,298.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.