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Henry County

Iowa · 19,349 residents (2025 est.) · 434.288 sq mi
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Henry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% 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 $164,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
20,004
−2%since 2000
from 20,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,349 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,436
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,087 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,208
+83%since 2000
from $18,192 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−6%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,154)
Black1.5%(295)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(256)
Asian1.9%(382)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(2,288)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(17,245)
Black2.5%(506)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,109)
Asian0.9%(175)
Other4.8%(969)
Diversity Score31.3%(6,268)
Segregation Score27.7%(5,532)
Diversity Score
31
+179%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
−23%since 2020
from 36 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Iowa?

Henry County, Iowa has about 20,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Henry County, Iowa?

The typical household in Henry County, Iowa earns about $67,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Iowa expensive?

In Henry County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $164,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Iowa?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Iowa?

About 12.0% of people in Henry County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 778 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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