Horse Pasture: Demographics & People
Horse Pasture's population stands at 2,236 people, in 830 households. Population grew 2.0% from 2,193 (2022) to 2,236 (2024). Median age 49.5 years. (1.8y older than Henry County; 11.7y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 30% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,187 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 43% adult obesity, 23% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 102 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.0% from 2,193 (2022) to 2,236 (2024) — about 3.3× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,280 (extrapolated at 1.0%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,339.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 50,948 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 2,193 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 2,236 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 2,236 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,339 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 49.5y is 10.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 49.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 2,236 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 474 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 291.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 816.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 655 |
| Population under 18 | 474 |
| Median age | 49.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 2,236 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 1,403 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 688 |
| Asian residents | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 53 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.9% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 64.1% |
| Asian population | 5.1% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.0% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 63.5% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 1,664 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 467 |
| Share born in this state | 74.4% |
| Share born in another state | 25.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 20.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 4.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 69 |
| From Europe | 28 |
| From Africa | 28 |
Households & Family Composition
830 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 554 families, 16% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 408 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 554 |
| Married couples with children | 86 |
| Single-parent households | 6 |
| Average household size | 2.60 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 19.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 37 |
| Family households | 557 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 67.1% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 830 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,187 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,285 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 41,098 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,187 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 157 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 146 residents live in group quarters (6.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 146 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | VA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 089 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Henry |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 18.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 22.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,587 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Henry County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 45.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 24.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 50,557 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 2,236, growing, established, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 2,236 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Henry County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade