Henry County, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Henry County
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51089
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 089
Geography
- Land Area
- 382.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.04 sq mi
- Total Area
- 384.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.620612
- Longitude
- -79.980662
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 49,304
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 39,682
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,440 | 94.2% |
| Hispanic | 2,862 | 5.8% |
| White | 34,005 | 69.0% |
| Black | 11,041 | 22.4% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 38,254 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,429 | 3.6% |
| White | 28,431 | 71.6% |
| Black | 9,379 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 257 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 49,980
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,249
- Poverty Rate
- 15.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,854
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,448 | 68.9% |
| Black | 11,123 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 260 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,556
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 16,330 | 47.3% |
| Republican | 16,132 | 46.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,094 | 6.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,968 | 46.2% |
| Female | 18,587 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,293 | 73.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,036 | 3.0% |
| Black | 6,492 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 258 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,788
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,558 | 41.7% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 16.9% |
| Black | 2,443 | 37.6% |
| Asian | 76 | 29.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,410 | 40.1% |
| Female | 7,377 | 39.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,901 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,677 (15.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,404
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $138,848
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $717
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.