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Henry County

Ohio · 27,662 residents · 416.01 sq mi
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Henry County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,425. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
27,662
−5%since 2000
from 29,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K29K1990201020202024Henry County
202428K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(1,616)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(1,761)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(1,923)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(1,831)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(1,320)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(2,996)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(3,243)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(3,391)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(4,136)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.2%(3,091)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(1,618)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.7%(736)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,425
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,657 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,188
+62%since 2000
from $18,667 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Henry County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(27,151)
Black0.6%(166)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,576)
Asian0.4%(124)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(24,463)
Black0.6%(155)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,187)
Asian0.5%(125)
Other1.7%(458)
Segregation Score
14
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.2%(1,672)
Puerto Rican0.4%(121)
Nicaraguan0.4%(96)
Costa Rican0.2%(48)
Peruvian0.1%(20)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(34)
Filipino0.1%(31)
Japanese0%(12)
Korean0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German43.4%(11,739)
Irish10.5%(2,831)
American10.1%(2,732)
English7.2%(1,936)
French2.7%(740)
Polish2.6%(701)
Italian2.1%(560)
Dutch1.4%(369)
Scottish1.2%(316)
Swedish1%(262)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(153)
Hungarian0.5%(144)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.5%(140)
Welsh0.5%(132)
Czech0.5%(124)
Swiss0.4%(109)
Romanian0.2%(41)
British0.1%(38)
Belgian0.1%(35)
Canadian0.1%(35)
Bulgarian0.1%(32)
Greek0.1%(27)
Slovene0.1%(26)
Austrian0.1%(22)
Russian0.1%(22)
Ukrainian0.1%(17)
Arab0%(7)
Slovak0%(7)
Serbian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(3,298)
Married53.1%(5,887)
Widowed4%(444)
Divorced13.1%(1,454)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(2,449)
Married55.4%(6,267)
Widowed10%(1,125)
Divorced13%(1,464)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry County, Ohio?

Henry County, Ohio has about 27,662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Henry County, Ohio earns about $60,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry County, Ohio expensive?

In Henry County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $130,800, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Henry County, Ohio?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Henry County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry County, Ohio?

About 8.2% of people in Henry County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry County, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,446 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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