Henry County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Henry County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Henry County, Iowa has a population of 20,004, the 33rd most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $67,436 and the median home value is $164,300. The poverty rate is 12.0%.

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

Henry County Quick Facts

Population 20,004

Median Household Income $67,436

Median Home Value $164,300

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 74.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 13

Population 20,004 33rd of 99

Median Income $67,436 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.0%

Unemployment 1.5%

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	20,228	20,004	-1.1%
Median household income	$64,604	$67,436	+4.4%
Median home value	$148,600	$164,300	+10.6%

Median Household Income

Henry

$67,436

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Henry

$164,300

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

5.2%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

12.2%

$125K-$150K

6.4%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.1%

Renter 25.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $820/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

24.9%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Henry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mount Pleasant	8,951	$61,042	15.7%	$160,900
New London	2,338	$77,560	8.4%	$139,600
Wayland	1,191	$70,774	9.0%	$135,500
Winfield	1,007	$49,063	9.8%	$100,000
Salem	349	$51,250	18.1%	$85,700
Westwood	130	$110,833	0.0%	$290,000
Hillsboro	120	$53,125	15.0%	$55,000
Swedesburg	119	$74,861	24.4%	N/A
Mount Union	111	$50,500	10.8%	$96,100
Rome	79	$39,000	20.3%	$65,000
Trenton	75	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Olds	72	$49,375	9.7%	$116,700
Lowell	43	$118,958	0.0%	$114,600

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Population Overview

Henry County is located in Iowa with a total population of 20,004. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 41.1 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $67,436. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $164,300. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Henry County has a population of 20,004, making it the 33rd most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Henry County?

The median household income in Henry County is $67,436 with a poverty rate of 12.0%.

How many cities are in Henry County, Iowa?

Henry County contains 13 Census-designated places.