Henry County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17073 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48,643 | — | #1,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,911 | -4.3% | #1,055 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.6 years | +12.1% | #1,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,600 | -46.2% | #2,216 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $842 | -27.6% | #1,806 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.3% | #558 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Henry County has a population of 48,643, making it the #1,031 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Henry County is $71,911, ranking #1,055 out of 3,222 counties — 4.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Henry County is $151,600 (-46.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $842/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.9%.
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96.0% of residents in Henry County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Henry County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois has a total population of 48,643, making it the 1,031st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Henry County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Henry County is $71,911, which ranks #1,055 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Henry County is $151,600, 46.2% below the national median. Renters in Henry County pay a median gross rent of $842 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Henry County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Henry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.9%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Henry County, Illinois 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.