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Communities and Development

The Numbers are In…Henry County 2024 Population Estimate

May 15, 2025 Clayton

How many people call Henry County home? The US Census Bureau has shared its 2024 population estimate for counties and cities. The US Census Bureau […]

Map shows the change in the number of housing units within metro Atlanta from 2020 to 2024 (Atlanta Regional Commission graphic).
Communities and Development

A Look at the Number of New Homes in Henry County Since 2020

April 4, 2025 Clayton

The US Census Bureau has shared a report looking at the number of new housing units built between April 2020 and November 2024. Nearly 7,000 […]

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Atlanta Regional Commission

How Many Residents Call Henry Home? The Latest Population Estimate

July 10, 2024 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission shared their latest population estimates on Wednesday, July 10. They estimate Henry County is home to more than 260 thousand residents […]

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Communities and Development

Which Cities Are Growing in Henry? See the Latest Census Estimates.

May 20, 2024 Clayton

Which cities are growing in Henry County? The US Census Bureau has released their 2024 city population estimates. They shared county population estimates earlier in […]

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Communities and Development

Over 6,000 New Residents Made Henry County Home in 2023

March 25, 2024 Clayton

The Census Bureau released their 2023 population estimates this month. About 6,100 new residents made Henry County their home last year. […]

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Communities and Development

New Population Forecast Takes a Look at Henry County in 2050

February 19, 2024 Clayton

Henry County could be home to almost 350,000 residents in 2050, according to a new population forecast. The Atlanta Regional Commission shared an updated forecast on Wednesday, February 14. […]

Photo showing new apartments under construction at Jonesboro Road and Foster Drive as of May 2023 (Google photo).
Communities and Development

The Latest Estimate Shows Henry with 2.1% Growth Rate

August 11, 2023 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission released their 2023 population estimate this week. Henry County’s growth rate slowed from one year ago, but remained above two percent. […]

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Communities and Development

New Census Data Paints Different Picture on Population Growth

April 10, 2023 Clayton

Last summer, the Atlanta Regional Commission estimated Henry County added 5,900 new residents in a one-year period. New 2022 population estimates released by the US […]

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General

Where are Henry County residents moving from? Take a look.

September 26, 2022 Clayton

You’ve heard the news about Henry County once again being the fastest-growing county in the metro Atlanta area. But where are new residents moving from? […]

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Communities and Development

The Fastest Growing County in the Metro

July 16, 2022 Clayton

Henry County took home a top distinction that no one necessarily wants following new population estimates released this week. Between April 2021 to April 2022, […]

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Latest Updates

  • Photo of building exterior at Publix at Shoppes at Ola Crossroads (Clayton Carte photo).
    Ranking the Henry County Publix Stores: Which is Your Favorite?
    June 12, 2025
  • Photo of new homes under construction in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).
    New Subdivisions to Add Nearly 1,800 Homes in Hampton
    June 11, 2025
  • Image shows a concept sign for I-75 South at I-285 near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (Google photo with SignMaker sign).
    State Project Would Improve I-75 South Near the Airport
    June 10, 2025
  • Aerial photo shows Birch Creek Elementary School and the adjacent subdivisions in the background (Andrews, Hammock, & Powell, Inc. photo from Youtube).
    Wolf Creek Elementary School Awarded to Start Construction
    June 9, 2025
  • Map shows the location of county and city offices across Henry County, with the text “Meetings This Week” in a speech bubble (Clayton Carte / The Henry Reporter map created with Datawrapper).
    Upcoming Meetings the Week of June 9, 2025
    June 9, 2025

Have You Read?

  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

    May 12, 2025
    Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
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    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]

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