Henry County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,004 | — | #1,879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,436 | -10.3% | #1,390 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,300 | -41.7% | #1,928 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | -29.5% | #1,958 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -5.0% | #1,269 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henry County has a population of 20,004, making it the #1,879 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henry County is $67,436, ranking #1,390 out of 3,222 counties — 10.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Henry County is $164,300 (-41.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $820/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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95.3% of residents in Henry County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.
About Henry County, Iowa
Henry County, Iowa has a total population of 20,004, making it the 1,879th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henry County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henry County is $67,436, which ranks #1,390 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Henry County is $164,300, 41.7% below the national median. Renters in Henry County pay a median gross rent of $820 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henry County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Henry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Henry County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.