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Henning, TN
Town in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
Population
977
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
396
ZIP codes
0
Henning and its ZIP codes
Henning at a glance
- Henning is about 2.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,781, 41% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,500 (75% below Tennessee) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Henning, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Henning, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,781
Poverty rate
34.0%
Median home value
$72,500
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (30), Irish Americans (6), Japanese Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Henning.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,860
6,310 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,471
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $6,597 per person
How people get to work
Henning, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.9%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Henning, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
67
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Henning, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
55.9%
U.S. 33.3% +22.6 pts
Diabetes
26.2%
U.S. 12.1% +14.1 pts
Smoking
28.7%
U.S. 12.8% +15.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Henning
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RipleyCity | 5 mi | 12.9 |
| CovingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 11.4 |
| GarlandTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| GatesTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BurlisonTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HallsTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| BrightonTown | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| Gilt EdgeCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| StantonTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| MasonTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 19 mi | 9.9 |
| Armorel, ARCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Luxora, ARCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| AtokaTown | 21 mi | 12.1 |
| Maury CityTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Henning, TN in?
- Henning is in Lauderdale County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Henning, TN?
- About 977 people live in Henning, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Henning?
- Nearby places include Ripley (5 mi), Covington (8.8 mi), Garland (12 mi), Gates (14 mi), Burlison (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023