Henry County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Henry County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Henry County, Indiana has a population of 48,970, the 29th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $63,150 and the median home value is $154,400. The poverty rate is 13.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Henry County Quick Facts

Population 48,970

Median Household Income $63,150

Median Home Value $154,400

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 42.2 years

Homeownership Rate 76.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.4%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 15

Population 48,970 29th of 92

Median Income $63,150 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.6%

Unemployment 3.7%

How Henry County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	48,896	48,970	+0.2%
Median household income	$60,144	$63,150	+5.0%
Median home value	$140,200	$154,400	+10.1%

Median Household Income

Henry

$63,150

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henry

$154,400

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 26.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

5.0%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.9%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

54.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.2%

Renter 23.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $820/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

25.4%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
New Castle	17,367	$51,606	20.1%	$98,000
Knightstown	2,241	$49,792	22.0%	$130,000
Middletown	2,235	$56,008	12.7%	$96,200
Spiceland	840	$65,875	22.2%	$118,300
Mount Summit	713	N/A	4.9%	$214,100
Mooreland	493	$60,714	16.9%	$94,200
Sulphur Springs	454	$51,250	9.5%	$139,300
Kennard	415	$58,125	10.4%	$110,700
Lewisville	282	$50,208	23.8%	$114,300
Straughn	229	$73,125	11.8%	$112,000
Cadiz	226	$101,000	13.6%	$105,600
Dunreith	204	$57,250	6.9%	$104,200
Greensboro	178	N/A	2.8%	$104,600
Blountsville	170	$52,375	22.4%	$70,600
Springport	154	$46,528	13.0%	$85,900

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Population Overview

Henry County is located in Indiana with a total population of 48,970. It is the 29th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 42.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $63,150. This is 12% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $154,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Henry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Henry County, Indiana?

Henry County has a population of 48,970, making it the 29th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Henry County?

The median household income in Henry County is $63,150 with a poverty rate of 13.6%.

How many cities are in Henry County, Indiana?

Henry County contains 15 Census-designated places.