Henry County, Tennessee

Henry County
County
Henry County Courthouse in Paris
Henry County Courthouse in Paris
Flag of Henry County
Flag
Official seal of Henry County
Seal
Map of Tennessee highlighting Henry County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°20′N 88°18′W / 36.33°N 88.3°W / 36.33; -88.3
Country United States
State Tennessee
Founded1821
Named forPatrick Henry[1]
SeatParis
Largest cityParis
Area
 • Total
593 sq mi (1,540 km2)
 • Land562 sq mi (1,460 km2)
 • Water31 sq mi (80 km2)  5.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
32,199 Decrease
 • Density58/sq mi (22/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitehenryco.com

Henry County is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and is considered part of West Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,199.[2] Its county seat is Paris.[3] The county is named for the Virginia orator and American Founding Father Patrick Henry.[4]

Henry County comprises the Paris, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area. West Tennessee lands and commodity culture were associated with the lowlands and delta of the Mississippi River, which created fertile areas that supported cotton culture. During the antebellum era, numerous enslaved African Americans provided labor for the cotton plantations.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 593 square miles (1,540 km2), of which 562 square miles (1,460 km2) are land and 31 square miles (80 km2) (5.3%) are covered by water.[5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

State protected areas

  • Big Sandy Wildlife Management Area (part)
  • Holly Fork Wildlife Management Area
  • Paris Landing State Park
  • West Sandy Wildlife Management Area


Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
183012,249—
184014,90621.7%
185018,23322.3%
186019,1334.9%
187020,3806.5%
188022,1428.6%
189021,070−4.8%
190024,20814.9%
191025,4345.1%
192027,1516.8%
193026,432−2.6%
194025,877−2.1%
195023,828−7.9%
196022,275−6.5%
197023,7496.6%
198028,65620.7%
199027,888−2.7%
200031,11511.6%
201032,3303.9%
202032,199−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2014[2]
Age pyramid Henry County[11]

2020 census

Henry County racial composition[12]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 27,250 84.63%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 2,307 7.16%
Native American 76 0.24%
Asian 202 0.63%
Pacific Islander 7 0.02%
Other/Mixed 1,480 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 877 2.72%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 32,199 people, 13,394 households, and 9,024 families residing in the county.

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, 31,115 people, 13,019 households, and 9,009 families resided in the county. The population density was 55 people per square mile (21 people/km2). The 15,783 housing units averaged 28 per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.21% White, 8.96% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. About 1.00% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 13,019 households, 27.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.40% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were not families. About 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the county, the population was distributed as 22.20% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,169, and for a family was $35,836. Males had a median income of $27,849 versus $20,695 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,855. About 10.60% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.

Media

Newspaper

The Paris Post-Intelligencer

Radio stations

Communities

Cities

Towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics

United States presidential election results for Henry County, Tennessee[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 11,629 77.14% 3,286 21.80% 161 1.07%
2020 11,239 74.69% 3,548 23.58% 260 1.73%
2016 9,508 73.45% 3,063 23.66% 374 2.89%
2012 8,193 64.31% 4,339 34.06% 207 1.62%
2008 8,182 60.41% 5,153 38.04% 210 1.55%
2004 7,340 55.70% 5,732 43.50% 105 0.80%
2000 5,944 48.29% 6,093 49.50% 272 2.21%
1996 4,272 37.14% 6,153 53.50% 1,076 9.36%
1992 3,661 30.27% 6,797 56.20% 1,637 13.53%
1988 4,784 47.96% 5,138 51.51% 53 0.53%
1984 5,376 49.61% 5,407 49.89% 54 0.50%
1980 4,299 38.49% 6,601 59.11% 268 2.40%
1976 2,585 26.16% 7,162 72.48% 134 1.36%
1972 4,613 60.61% 2,694 35.40% 304 3.99%
1968 2,068 23.89% 3,149 36.38% 3,439 39.73%
1964 2,261 27.79% 5,874 72.21% 0 0.00%
1960 3,033 36.93% 5,049 61.48% 131 1.60%
1956 2,337 28.97% 5,625 69.72% 106 1.31%
1952 2,421 29.77% 5,677 69.81% 34 0.42%
1948 604 14.13% 3,292 76.99% 380 8.89%
1944 702 18.32% 3,111 81.21% 18 0.47%
1940 563 14.49% 3,307 85.10% 16 0.41%
1936 470 12.64% 3,223 86.69% 25 0.67%
1932 340 10.45% 2,867 88.08% 48 1.47%
1928 1,041 28.04% 2,667 71.83% 5 0.13%
1924 562 17.60% 2,478 77.61% 153 4.79%
1920 1,957 29.50% 4,613 69.55% 63 0.95%
1916 1,393 31.32% 2,988 67.19% 66 1.48%
1912 941 24.38% 2,526 65.44% 393 10.18%

See also

References

  1. ^ David Webb, "Henry County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: October 17, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 155.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  10. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  11. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  12. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
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