Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
17282
Sex Ratio
92.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.7 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.06 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
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.
Dependency Rate
76.4 %
Median Age
44.6 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
22.9 %
Active Aging Index
135 %
Old Dependency Rate
40.4 %
Young Dependency Rate
36 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
6686
Married-couple Household
3386
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.04 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
4.4 %
Average Household Size
2.54 p
Average Family Size
3.21 p
Household with Children (%)
25.9 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
40.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.6 %
Now Married
53.6 %
Widowed
8.9 %
Divorced
11.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.