Henry County, GA population by race
The table below shows Henry County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95,873 | 39.81% |
| Black or African American | 117,193 | 48.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 350 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 8,048 | 3.34% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | - |
| Some other race | 3,457 | 1.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 15,921 | 6.61% |
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Henry County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Henry County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Henry County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Henry County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 39.81% are white, 48.66% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.34% are Asian, 1.44% are some other race and 6.61% are multiracial.
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Henry County, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Henry County is Black or African American with a population of 117,193 (48.66% of the total population).
Henry County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Henry County is Black or African American with a population of 117,193 (48.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 15,921 (6.61% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Henry County, GA
By ethnicity, 18,331 (7.61% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 222,522 (92.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Henry County, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 115,266 (51.80% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Henry County, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Henry County's Non-Hispanic population.
Henry County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 89,290 | 40.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 115,266 | 51.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 96 | 0.04% |
| Asian alone | 7,968 | 3.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 992 | 0.45% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,899 | 4.00% |
Among the Hispanic population in Henry County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9,078 (49.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Henry County, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Henry County's Hispanic population.
Henry County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 9,078 | 49.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 4,412 | 24.07% |
| Cuban | 564 | 3.08% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,277 | 23.33% |
Things to know
What percentage of Henry County, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.61% of Henry County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Henry County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 9,078 (49.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Henry County, GA have?
Henry County, GA has 117,193 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 48.66% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Henry County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Henry County, GA?
With 92.39% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Henry County.
That being said, with a 39.81% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Henry County.
What is the majority race in Henry County, GA?
With a population of 117,193 (48.66% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Henry County.
Whites are second largest race in Henry County, with 39.81% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
