Henry County, Ohio Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. 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%.