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Henry County, AL, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.7% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.6%. However, its 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is notably low at 0.06%, indicating stagnation compared to more dynamic counties like Baldwin (2.39% CAGR) and Madison (1.58% CAGR). The county has a median age of 44.6, higher than the state median of 39.3, reflecting an aging population with 22.9% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio of 76.4 is among the highest in Alabama, suggesting potential economic challenges related to supporting a larger elderly population.