Henry County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Iowa with a total population of 20,228. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 40.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $64,604. This is 12% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $148,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.