Henry County, Iowa Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Henry County, IA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageHealthier than 73% of counties in Iowa
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 92% of counties in Iowa
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,002 | 3,204,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 45.8 | 57.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.05% | 0.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.2 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,643 | 1,308,457 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Henry County declined by 0.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 20,002 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Henry County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.3% of residents. That is 1.0 points below Iowa as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,259 21.3% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,813 19.1% -1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,078 20.4% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,887 19.4% +1.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Iowa, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.2% of the people living in Henry County and men 51.8%.
- Women 48.2% Iowa 50.0%
- Men 51.8% Iowa 50.0%
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Economy
Henry County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,907 | $75,133 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.03% | 3.99% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Henry County is about 10% lower than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $107,954 | $153,425 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $819 | $971 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Henry County is about 11.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $819 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Henry County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.4 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.8 | 33.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,459 | $4,382 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 11.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,516 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 243 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Sioux County (10.1 min), Union County (10.4 min), Cass County (10.6 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (30.4 min), Madison County (30.1 min), Mills County (26.7 min).
The average commute time in Henry County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Henry County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 27.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Henry County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Henry County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Henry County, IA Compared With Nearby Counties
Henry County, IA is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 20,002 residents against a local median of 32,893. Henry County, IA's median home price, at $107,954, runs 37% below the $171,484 typical of the counties around it.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 13.4 min against a local median of 16.0 min, 16% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 16% below the local median it puts Henry County, IA at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $425,695 on median home price, so Henry County, IA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Henry County, IA has the 3rd highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County, IA | 20,002 | $67,907 #2/4 | $107,954 #3/4 | 13.4 min #1/4 |
| Lee County, IA | 32,893 | $62,330 | $171,484 | 16.0 min |
| Des Moines County, IA | 38,487 | $63,600 | $24,305 | 13.7 min |
| Washington County, IA | 22,560 | $76,076 | $449,999 | 18.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henry County, Iowa.
How many people live in Henry County, Iowa?
About 20,002 people live in Henry County, Iowa, in 7,643 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.2, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Henry County, Iowa mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Henry County, Iowa has 46 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 53% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Henry County, Iowa?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($107,954 against $67,907), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $819 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Henry County, Iowa?
Unemployment in Henry County, Iowa is only 1.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Henry County, Iowa?
20.3% of adults in Henry County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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