Henry County, Virginia

Total Population: 50,365

County Seat: Martinsville

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Median Home Value

$120,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,445

Across all households

Median Age

47.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)22.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.7%
Two or More Races2.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

19.4%

65 Years and Over

24.4%

Male

48.1%

Female

51.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.7%

No Health Insurance

6.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,445

Mean Household Income

$64,932

Per Capita Income

$28,644

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$120,300

Median Rent

$705/mo

Total Housing Units

25,445

Owner-Occupied

76.1%

Renter-Occupied

23.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.4%

Married Couple Households

43.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.5%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

74.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 51089.