Henry County, Virginia
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 57,930 people, 23,910 households, and 16,952 families residing in the county. The population density
was 152 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 25,921 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile (26/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.47% White
, 10% Black
or African American
, 0.16% Native American
, 0.41% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 1.39% from other races
, and 0.92% from two or more races. 3.46% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 23,910 households out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples
living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 26.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,816, and the median income for a family was $38,649. Males had a median income of $26,660 versus $20,766 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,110. About 8.80% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.
As an independent city
since 1928, Martinsville
is not part of Henry County, but exists as an enclave, surrounded by the county.
Census
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of 2000, there were 57,930 people, 23,910 households, and 16,952 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 152 people per square mile (58/km²). There were 25,921 housing units at an average density of 68 per square mile (26/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 89.47% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 10% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.41% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.39% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.92% from two or more races. 3.46% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 23,910 households out of which 28.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.10% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county, the population was spread out with 22.30% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 26.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,816, and the median income for a family was $38,649. Males had a median income of $26,660 versus $20,766 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,110. About 8.80% of families and 11.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 12.60% of those age 65 or over.
Unincorporated communities
- Axton
- BassettBassett, VirginiaBassett is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,338 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town was founded along a rail line by the same family that later started Bassett Furniture. Bassett...
- ChatmossChatmoss, VirginiaChatmoss is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, USA. The population was 1,742 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- CollinsvilleCollinsville, VirginiaCollinsville is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 7,777 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area...
- FieldaleFieldale, VirginiaFieldale is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 929 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- Horsepasture
- Laurel ParkLaurel Park, VirginiaLaurel Park is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 781 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Laurel Park is located at ....
- Oak LevelOak Level, VirginiaOak Level is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 885 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Oak Level is located at ....
- Sandy LevelSandy Level, VirginiaSandy Level is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 689 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Sandy Level is located at ....
- SpencerSpencer, VirginiaSpencer is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Virginia, United States. It takes its name from its earliest settler, James Spencer Sr., who moved from Loudoun County to Henry County with his sons in the eighteenth century. Spencer's son ensign James Spencer, Jr. died of wounds suffered...
- StanleytownStanleytown, VirginiaStanleytown is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,515 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Stanleytown is located at ....
- Villa HeightsVilla Heights, VirginiaVilla Heights is a census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 845 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
As an independent city
Independent city
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since 1928, Martinsville
Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville is an independent city which is surrounded by Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,821 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes...
is not part of Henry County, but exists as an enclave, surrounded by the county.
See also
- Henry County Sheriff's OfficeHenry County Sheriff's Office (Virginia)The Henry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 54,151 people within of jurisdiction within Henry County, VA.-Organization:The agency is currently headed by Sheriff Lane Perry...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Henry County, Virginia