Henry County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Henry County is located in Missouri with a total population of 22,194. It is the 51st most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Henry County is 44.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Henry County is $56,621. This is 18% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $153,500. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.