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Henry

South Dakota · 266 residents (2025 est.) · 1.452 sq mi
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Henry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,158. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,900. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−12%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
163 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
+102%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:266 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1862352853343841990201020202024Henry
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,158
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,952
+117%since 2000
from $13,778 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
+11%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.6%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+172%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−77%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry, South Dakota?

Henry, South Dakota has about 237 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henry, South Dakota?

The typical household in Henry, South Dakota earns about $27,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry, South Dakota expensive?

In Henry, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $84,900.

How educated are people in Henry, South Dakota?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Henry, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry, South Dakota?

About 3.8% of people in Henry, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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