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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

Population 27,581
Median Household Income $79,267
Median Home Value $166,000
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Median Age 41.7 years
Homeownership Rate 81.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%
High School Graduation 92.6%
Cities/Places 10
Population 27,581 77th of 88
Median Income $79,267 14% higher than state
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Unemployment 3.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.6%
$25K-$50K 18.2%
$50K-$100K 36.4%
$100K+ 33.9%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.6%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
3.5%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
4.2%
$30K-$35K
2.5%
$35K-$40K
4.8%
$40K-$45K
3.8%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
8.5%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
18.2%
$100K-$125K
12.2%
$125K-$150K
9.4%
$150K-$200K
5.9%
$200K+
6.4%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Henry County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Napoleon8,561$73,4178.5%$139,500
Deshler1,746$61,32414.6%$101,500
Holgate1,033$51,18810.3%$99,300
Liberty Center1,002$73,54810.3%$153,400
McClure791$53,5005.2%$92,200
Hamler536$63,75019.1%$116,500
Malinta403$69,47916.1%$99,100
Ridgeville Corners294$80,32111.9%$146,600
Florida221$63,41719.0%$75,500
New Bavaria78$94,5000.0%$108,300

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.