Henry County's estimated 2026 population is 18,937 with a growth rate of -1.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Henry County is the 36th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 20,112 and has seen a growth of -5.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Henry County includes 88.01% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.01%)
Two or more races (5.64%)
Black or African American (2.65%)
Other race (2.18%)
Asian (1.15%)
Native American (0.34%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,803 | 88.01% |
| Two or more races | 1,141 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 537 | 2.65% |
| Other race | 441 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Henry County's average per capita income is $41,836. Household income levels show a median of $64,604. The poverty rate stands at 12.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,357 | - |
| Families | $79,621 | $92,846 |
| Households | $64,604 | $77,833 |
| Non Families | $35,772 | $45,185 |
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