Henry County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Indiana with a total population of 48,896. It is the 29th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 42.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $60,144. This is 14% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $140,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.