County profile · Alabama
Henry County, AL market data
How Henry County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,394
- +7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,062
- Median household income
- $59,931
- +19.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Jobs located here
- 4,000
- Highest market score
- 78
- Auto repair and car care, #157 of 2,401 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Henry County has an estimated 18,394 people and 7,062 households. Population estimates put the population change in Henry County from 2020 to 2025 at +7.1%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Henry County is $59,931, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 19.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Henry County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Henry County, auto repair and car care businesses (78), real estate businesses (76) and medical and dental practices (76) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For auto repair and car care businesses, that ranks #157 of 2,401 scored counties.
Henry County is part of the Dothan metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (75% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Henry County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Henry County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto repair and car care | 78 | #157 of 2,401 | 15 | 21.2 | $427K | 159 | 6 |
| Real estate | 76 | #85 of 2,229 | 7 | 9.9 | Index only | 321 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 76 | #166 of 2,394 | 15 | 21.2 | $466K | 306 | 7 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #183 of 2,378 | 7 | 9.9 | $916K | 206 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #81 of 2,176 | 6 | 8.5 | Index only | 297 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 73 | #197 of 2,339 | 7 | 9.9 | $804K | 187 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 73 | #202 of 2,385 | 12 | 17.0 | $469K | 220 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #468 of 2,200 | 6 | 8.5 | $928K | 106 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 65 | #564 of 2,405 | 51 | 72.2 | $462K | 125 | 26 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #467 of 2,063 | 5 | 7.1 | $4.7M | 127 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 61 | #722 of 2,405 | 33 | 46.7 | $714K | 108 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 60 | #569 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 142 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 59 | #824 of 2,272 | 13 | 18.4 | $1.4M | 109 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #959 of 2,358 | 11 | 15.6 | $1.9M | 80 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 53 | #1,023 of 2,222 | 8 | 11.3 | $2.9M | 97 | 14 |
| Grocery stores | 52 | #946 of 2,070 | 5 | 7.1 | $7.9M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 51 | #1,185 of 2,402 | 21 | 29.7 | $1.9M | 56 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 41 | #963 of 1,472 | 5 | 7.1 | $237K | 35 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 41 | #1,458 of 2,088 | 8 | 11.3 | $525K | 79 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,629 of 2,261 | 13 | 18.4 | $3M | 39 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $3M | 236 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $3M | 340 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $1M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $4.4M | 183 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.7 | $1M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $889K | 89 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $3.1M | 186 | 9 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.3M | 131 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 214 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.9M | 68 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $11.8M | Too few | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $8.9M | Too few | 4 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.7M | Too few | 5 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $11.8M | Too few | 14 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.3M | Too few | 4 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Henry County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.4M | $907 | 95 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.9M | $2,963 | 114 |
| Food away from home | $23.6M | $3,337 | 82 |
| Groceries | $39.5M | $5,597 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.6M | $797 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $378 | 65 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.2M | $594 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $7M | $990 | 77 |
| Pets | $5.6M | $789 | 87 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12M | $1,696 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.8M | $2,527 | 129 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.8M | $2,520 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.3M | $1,324 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $97.3M | $13,776 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Henry County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,394+7.1% since 2020
- Households
- 7,062
- Median age
- 45.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 80%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 562 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 31
- Median household income
- $59,931+19.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,432
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Jobs located here
- 4,000
- Daytime population
- 13,828Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
Looking at a specific site in Henry County?
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Questions
How fast is Henry County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Henry County at 18,394 people in 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,062 households. Median household income rose 19.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Henry County, AL spend?
Households in Henry County spend about $97.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $39.5M on groceries and $23.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Henry County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Henry County, AL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Henry County are for auto repair and car care businesses (78), real estate businesses (76) and medical and dental practices (76). Henry County ranks #157 of 2,401 scored counties for auto repair and car care businesses.
How does Henry County, AL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Henry County is $59,931 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 7.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $161,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Henry County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (75% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 20 of the 56 business types have a score in Henry County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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