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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henry County

Iowa · 20,336 residents · 434.288 sq mi
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Henry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,087. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $75,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,336
+6%since 1990
from 19,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 44 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+7%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,087
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,952 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,192
+60%since 1990
from $11,355 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.9
+9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(18,681)
Black1.3%(254)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(136)
Asian1.1%(205)
Diversity Score8.6%(1,652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(19,154)
Black1.5%(295)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(256)
Asian1.9%(382)
Diversity Score11.2%(2,288)
11
+31%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−41%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Iowa?

Henry County, Iowa has about 20,336 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Iowa earns about $39,087 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Iowa?

About 16.2% 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 8.8% 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 1,110 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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