Tennessee

Henry

32,199
2020 population
1830
first census record
20
census records

About Henry

Henry, Tennessee, first appears in the United States federal census in 1830, when it recorded a population of 12,249. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 32,199.

Its recorded population peaked at 32,330 in 2010.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Engagement at Fort Heiman, and 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202032,199
201032,330
200031,115
199027,888
198028,656
197023,749
196022,275
195023,828
194025,877
193026,432
192027,151
191025,434
190024,208
189021,070
188022,142
187020,380
186019,133
185018,233
184014,906
183012,249
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Henry

Military engagements that took place in Henry, Tennessee.

Engagement at Fort Heiman
1862

Historic places in Henry

National Register of Historic Places listings in Henry, Tennessee.

Mt. Zion Church and Cemetery
Elkhorn
Grove, E. W. Henry County High School
Paris
Obion Mounds
Paris
North Poplar Historic District
Paris
Lee, Robert E., School
Paris
Porter House
Paris
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Frequently asked about Henry

When does Henry first appear in the US census?
Henry, Tennessee first appears in the federal census in 1830, with a recorded population of 12,249.
What is the population of Henry?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Henry had a recorded population of 32,199.
When did Henry's population peak?
Henry's recorded population peaked at 32,330 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Henry?
1 documented military engagement took place in Henry, including Engagement at Fort Heiman.
How many historic places are in Henry?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Henry, Tennessee.
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