Henry County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Henry County, Ohio has a population of 27,581, the 77th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $79,267 and the median home value is $166,000. The poverty rate is 8.4%.
Henry County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Henry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon | 8,561 | $73,417 | 8.5% | $139,500 |
| Deshler | 1,746 | $61,324 | 14.6% | $101,500 |
| Holgate | 1,033 | $51,188 | 10.3% | $99,300 |
| Liberty Center | 1,002 | $73,548 | 10.3% | $153,400 |
| McClure | 791 | $53,500 | 5.2% | $92,200 |
| Hamler | 536 | $63,750 | 19.1% | $116,500 |
| Malinta | 403 | $69,479 | 16.1% | $99,100 |
| Ridgeville Corners | 294 | $80,321 | 11.9% | $146,600 |
| Florida | 221 | $63,417 | 19.0% | $75,500 |
| New Bavaria | 78 | $94,500 | 0.0% | $108,300 |
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Population Overview
Henry County is located in Ohio with a total population of 27,581. It is the 77th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Henry County is 41.7 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Henry County is $79,267. This is 14% higher than the state median of $69,680. It is also about the same as the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.4%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $166,000. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Henry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Henry County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.1% vs 4.6%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.
Education
18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 92.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Henry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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, Ohio?
Henry County has a population of 27,581, making it the 77th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Henry County?
The median household income in Henry County is $79,267 with a poverty rate of 8.4%.
How many cities are in Henry County, Ohio?
Henry County contains 10 Census-designated places.