Henry County, IA

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    2024 Population
    20,004
    US Senator
    Chuck Grassley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Joni Ernst
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.1
    1.48% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12%
    0.96% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,436
    4.38% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $164,300
    10.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    9,462
    0.494% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Henry County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.9% of the residents in Henry County, IA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Henry County, IA are American Hair Academy (7 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Henry County, IA was $164,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

    Most people in Henry County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Henry County, IA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Henry County, IA is home to a population of 20k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.04% of Henry County, IA residents were born outside of the country (409 people).

    In 2024, there were 25.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in Henry County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 667 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 506 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Henry County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Henry County, IA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henry County, IA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      17.2k ± 161
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      667 ± 122
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      506 ± 75
    5.54%
    Hispanic Population
    1.11k people

    In 2024, there were 25.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in Henry County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 667 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 506 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.54% of the people in Henry County, IA are hispanic (1.11k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Henry County, IA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      44,333 ± 5,134 people
    2. India
      11,889 ± 2,672 people
    3. Guatemala
      8,189 ± 2,219 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 44,333 Iowa residents, followed by India with 11,889 and Guatemala with 8,189.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.04%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    409 people
    2.36%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    477 people

    As of 2024, 2.04% of Henry County, IA residents (409 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henry County, IA was 2.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      353 ± 122
    2. Vietnam
      296 ± 91
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      139 ± 76

    Henry County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.3% of the population of Henry County, IA has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.905% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Henry County, IA see 1,699 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,699 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1554 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 782 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,699 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henry County, IA

    Primary care physicians in Henry County, IA see an average of 1,699 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,699 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    4.69%
    Uninsured
    47.2%
    Employer Coverage
    17.7%
    Medicaid
    15.7%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    0.905%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henry County, IA grew by 4.2% from 4.5% to 4.69%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Henry County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.72 in Henry County, IA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.9% in Henry County, IA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.17% in Henry County, IA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Henry County, IA employs 9.46k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Henry County, IA were Manufacturing (1,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,429 people), and Retail Trade (1,096 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($81,028), Public Administration ($62,756), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,234).

    Employment

    Occupations

    9.46k
    2024 Value
    ± 571
    −0.494%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.76%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henry County, IA declined at a rate of −0.494%, from 9.51k employees to 9.46k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henry County, IA, are Production Occupations (1,291 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,017 people), and Management Occupations (853 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henry County, IA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    9.46k
    2024 Value
    ± 571
    −0.494%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.76%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henry County, IA declined at a rate of −0.494%, from 9.51k employees to 9.46k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henry County, IA, are Manufacturing (1,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,429 people), and Retail Trade (1,096 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henry County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Henry County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,859
    Median earning men ± $1,969
    $32,123
    Median earning women ± $1,788

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($81,283), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,220), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,114).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,929), Wholesale Trade ($48,274), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,757).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 41
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 27
      Construction
    3. 26
      Finance and Insurance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $102k
      Manufacturing
    2. $50.9k
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. $44.5k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Henry County, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Iowa

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    Chuck Grassley
    Senator from Iowa3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1981
    Joni Ernst
    Senator from Iowa2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Henry County, IA awarded 7 degrees. The student population of Henry County, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 20 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Henry County, IA are White (4 and 57.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2 and 28.6%), and Black or African American (1 and 14.3%).

    The largest universities in Henry County, IA by number of degrees awarded are American Hair Academy (7 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Henry County, IA are General Cosmetology (7 and 100%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $33,550.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2022 in Henry County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.03%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 25 (20% men and 80% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 25 students enrolled in Henry County, IA, 20% men and 80% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20 records, of which 90% were women and 10% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    General Cosmetology
    Most Common
    7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Henry County, IA was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Henry County, IA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    American Hair Academy
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Hair Academy with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henry County, IA, which is 0 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Henry County, IA was $164,300 in 2024, which is 0.494 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,600 to $164,300, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Henry County, IA is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Henry County, IA have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henry County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 8.66% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.44%.

    Housing

    Property

    $164,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,901
    $5,667
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$393

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henry County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.1% of the housing units in Henry County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,436
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,231
    7.64k
    Number of Households
    ± 482

    In 2024, the median household income of the 7.64k households in Henry County, IA grew to $67,436 from the previous year's value of $64,604.

    The following chart displays the households in Henry County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Henry County, IA is from Iowa.
    0.435
    2024 Wage GINI in Iowa
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Iowa

    In 2024, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.6%)
    2. Carpooled (9.03%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.05%)

    In 2024, 81.6% of workers in Henry County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (7.05%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Henry County, IA have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Henry County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Henry County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henry County, IA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 8.66% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.44%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henry County, IA (2.2k out of 18.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henry County, IA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 15.9% of the children was living in poverty in Henry County, IA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 4.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 225 in Henry County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 52% per 100,000 population.

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