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Henry County

Iowa · 20,482 residents · 434.288 sq mi
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Henry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,482
+1%since 2000
from 20,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,490
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,840
+48%since 2000
from $18,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(17,643)
Black2.4%(501)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,083)
Asian2.2%(451)
Other2.4%(484)
Diversity Score28.7%(5,881)
Segregation Score36%(7,382)
Diversity Score
29
+155%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Iowa?

Henry County, Iowa has about 20,482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Iowa earns about $54,490 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 $118,500, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Iowa?

About 22.5% 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 10.7% 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 1,256 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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