County · Iowa
Henry County, Iowa
Henry County, Iowa. Henry County had 19,349 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.5% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. It holds 14 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 19087.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,349
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,482 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,004
Median household income
$67,436
±$5,231 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$164,300
±$6,901 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$820
±$49 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Henry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 20,482 residents in Henry County. The Census Bureau estimates 19,349 for July 1, 2025, down 5.5% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 20,004 over 434 square miles of land.
| Measure | Henry County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,004 | 3,210,507 | +63 |
| Households | 7,644±226 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.40±0.07 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,445±73 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
Henry County's population since 2000
From 20,336 in 2000 to 19,349 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Henry County?
Henry County holds 14 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Mount Pleasant with 8,500 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mount Pleasant | 9,274 | $61,042 |
|---|---|---|
| New London | 1,910 | $77,560 |
| Winfield | 1,033 | $49,063 |
| Wayland | 964 | $70,774 |
| Salem | 394 | $51,250 |
| OldsGEOID 1958890 | 192 | $49,375 |
| HillsboroGEOID 1936390 | 163 | $53,125 |
| Mount UnionGEOID 1954795 | 120 | $50,500 |
| RomeGEOID 1968565 | 114 | $39,000 |
| WestwoodGEOID 1984835 | 101 | $110,833 |
| SwedesburgGEOID 1976800 | 99 | $74,861 |
| TrentonGEOID 1978780 | 74 | not published |
| LowellGEOID 1946965 | 70 | $118,958 |
| CoppockGEOID 1916140 | 36 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Henry County?
The median resident of Henry County is 41.1 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Henry County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.6 | 38.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.4 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% | 7.3% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2%±0.8 pts | 82.3% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.5% | −1.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 5.9% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±1.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±1.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7%±1.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.6 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.0%±2.8 pts | 31.4% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Henry County earn?
Half of Henry County's 7,644 households earn less than $67,436 a year (±$5,231), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $65,843 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Henry County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,436±$5,231 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,722±$5,197 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,208±$1,734 | $40,877 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±1.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2%±4.3 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±1.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9%±2.1 pts | 88.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Henry County?
Owners occupy 74.1% of Henry County's occupied homes and renters 25.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $164,300 by its owner (±$6,901). The median renter pays $820 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Henry County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,300±$6,901 | $208,000 | +$22,155 |
| Median gross rent | $820±$49 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8%±7.3 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,315±$73 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.1%±2.9 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,445±73 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.0%±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8%±4.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8%±2.7 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.5%±1.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.6%±3.0 pts | 23.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Henry County building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units across Henry County in 2025 (28 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Henry County get to work?
81.6% of Henry County's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.5%.
| Measure | Henry County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±1.9 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 3.6% | −4.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6%±3.1 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±1.9 pts | 11.3% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.6 min±1.6 | 19.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Henry County's census tracts?
Henry County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,583 (Tract 9703) to $80,081 (Tract 9702).
| Tract 970119087970100 | 3,536±278 | $66,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970219087970200 | 2,873±242 | $80,081 |
| Tract 970319087970300 | 4,388±414 | $57,583 |
| Tract 970419087970400 | 5,366±398 | $64,139 |
| Tract 970519087970500 | 3,841±271 | $74,712 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Henry County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 99th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 99 |
| Median household income | 69th of 99 |
| Median home value | 45th of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 99 |
| Median age | 65th of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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