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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henry County

Indiana · 48,508 residents · 391.877 sq mi
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Henry County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,150. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

48,508
+1%since 1990
from 48,139 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 123 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K48K48K49K50K1990201020202024Henry County
202449K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,150
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,668 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,355
+62%since 1990
from $11,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$464
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
23.0% rent
2.2
+58%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(47,463)
Black1%(491)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(182)
Asian0.2%(86)
Diversity Score4.4%(2,110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(47,274)
Black0.8%(412)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(387)
Asian0.2%(92)
Diversity Score4.6%(2,214)
5
+4%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.3 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, Indiana?

Henry County, Indiana has about 48,508 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Indiana earns about $38,150 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Indiana expensive?

In Henry County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Indiana?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Indiana?

About 7.8% of people in Henry County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 369 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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