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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Henry County

Missouri · 21,997 residents · 696.936 sq mi
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Henry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,949. 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 $65,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,997
+10%since 1990
from 20,044 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 29 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+4%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,949
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,476 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,468
+67%since 1990
from $9,835 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.1
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(19,638)
Black1.3%(256)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(53)
Asian0.1%(29)
Diversity Score5.6%(1,126)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(21,157)
Black1%(212)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(201)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score5.3%(1,160)
5
−6%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
−15%since 1990
from 23.1 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, Missouri?

Henry County, Missouri has about 21,997 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Missouri earns about $30,949 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Missouri expensive?

In Henry County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Missouri?

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

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Missouri?

About 14.3% of people in Henry County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,953 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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