Henry County, OH

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Population

27,463

1.53% decline

Poverty Rate

9.05%


Median Age

41.2


Median Household Income

$58,070

5.7% growth

Number of Employees

13,527

0.431% growth

Median Property Value

$116,200

2.29% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Henry County, OH had a population of 27.5k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $58,070. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Henry County, OH declined from 27,890 to 27,463, a -1.53% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,941 to $58,070, a 5.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henry County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.37%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (2.09%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.19%), and Two or More Races (Hispanic) (0.848%). N/A% of the people in Henry County, OH speak a non-English language, and 99.4% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henry County, OH are Northwest State Community College (338 degrees awarded in 2017) and Four County Career Center (265 degrees).

The median property value in Henry County, OH is $116,200, and the homeownership rate is 78.4%. Most people in Henry County, OH commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Henry County, OH is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Henry County, OH employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in Henry County, OH are Manufacturing (3,570 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,211 people), and Retail Trade (1,293 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,645), Utilities ($61,065), and Construction ($50,091).

Median household income in Henry County, OH is $58,070. Males in Henry County, OH have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,809. The income inequality in Henry County, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$58,070

2017 value

± $3,117

5.7%

1 Year Growth

± 6.29%

Households in Henry County, OH have a median annual income of $58,070, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,941 in 2016, which represents a 5.7% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,819

Average Male Salary

± $967

$45,809

Average Female Salary

± $722

In 2017, full-time male employees in Ohio made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $61,297 ± $5,164

  2. White

    $47,402 ± $598

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $43,729 ± $34,565

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Ohio workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.29 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Ohio by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Henry County, OH is from Ohio.

0.461

2017 Wage GINI

0.461

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0776% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 2

  2. Census Tract 1

  3. Census Tract 5

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henry County, OH was Census Tract 2 with a value of $71,676, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 5, with respective values of $67,093 and $58,214.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Henry County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.05% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henry County, OH (2.44k out of 26.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    2,134 ± 275

  2. Hispanic

    309 ± 115

  3. Other

    135 ± 89

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henry County, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.5k

2017 Value

± 637

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 6.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Henry County, OH grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 13.5k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henry County, OH, are Production Occupations (1,795 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,477 people), and Management Occupations (1,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henry County, OH.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Henry County, OH, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,795 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,477 people), and Management Occupations (1,109 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Henry County, OH has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (2.94 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.29 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.58 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Henry County, OH, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($89,750), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($67,045), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($65,083).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.5k

2017 Value

± 637

0.431%

1 Year growth

± 6.42%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Henry County, OH grew at a rate of 0.431%, from 13.5k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henry County, OH, are Manufacturing (3,570 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,211 people), and Retail Trade (1,293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Henry County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Henry County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Henry County, OH, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,570 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,211 people), and Retail Trade (1,293 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Henry County, OH has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (2.61 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.47 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.18 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Henry County, OH, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,645), Utilities ($61,065), and Construction ($50,091).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $68.6B

  2. Motorized vehicles

    $67.9B

  3. Machinery

    $51B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $68.6B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($67.9B) and Machinery ($51B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$675B

2020 Value

$952B

Projected 2045 Value

41.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $675B. This is expected to increase 41.1% to $952B by 2045.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Michigan

    $49.2B

  2. Indiana

    $37.6B

  3. Pennsylvania

    $35.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $49.2B, followed by Indiana with $37.6B and Pennsylvania and $35.5B.

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Health

95.5% of the population of Henry County, OH has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 13.1% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Henry County, OH was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see 2782 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.429% decrease from the previous year (2794 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2512 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1105 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.8%). Additionally, Hocking County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,782 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see an average of 2,782 patients per year. This represents a 0.429% decrease from the previous year (2,794 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,712

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,371

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,007

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,038

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Ohio (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.14%, from $8,286 to $8,712.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

4.45%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

13.1%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henry County, OH declined by 31% from 6.45% to 4.45%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Scioto County

    16.8% prevalence

  2. Lawrence County

    15.9% prevalence

  3. Vinton County

    15.3% prevalence

Scioto County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Ohio, at 16.8%.

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Diversity

Henry County, OH is home to a population of 27.5k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.34% of Henry County, OH residents were born outside of the country (367 people).

In 2017, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Henry County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k White (Hispanic) and 575 Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

50

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.9

In 2017, the median age of all people in Henry County, OH was 41.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Henry County, OH are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Henry County, OH residents was 41.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.34%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

367 people

1.43%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

399 people

As of 2017, 1.34% of Henry County, OH residents (367 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henry County, OH was 1.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. India

    56,561 ± 5,825 people

  2. Mexico

    44,953 ± 5,195 people

  3. China

    32,750 ± 4,437 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 56,561 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,953 and China with 32,750.

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Citizenship

99.4%

2017 Citizenship

99.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.4% of Henry County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Henry County, OH was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henry County, OH

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    24.8k ± 23

  2. White (Hispanic)

    1.2k ± 162

  3. Some Other Race (Hispanic)

    575 ± 137

In 2017, there were 20.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.8k people) in Henry County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k White (Hispanic) and 575 Some Other Race (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Henry County, OH as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    516 ± 95

  2. Korea

    270 ± 81

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    183 ± 86

Henry County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Henry County, OH awarded 603 degrees. The student population of Henry County, OH is skewed towards men, with 2,455 male students and 1,353 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henry County, OH are White (523 and 86.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (41 and 6.8%), Black or African American (15 and 2.49%), and Unknown (14 and 2.32%).

The largest universities in Henry County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Northwest State Community College (338 and 56.1%) and Four County Career Center (265 and 43.9%).

The most popular majors in Henry County, OH are Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (106 and 17.6%), Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (87 and 14.4%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (71 and 11.8%).

The median tuition costs in Henry County, OH are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)

    89 degrees awarded

  2. Fire Science & Fire-Fighting

    87 degrees awarded

  3. Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant

    71 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Henry County, OH was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Henry County, OH according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Northwest State Community College

    338 degrees awarded

  2. Four County Career Center

    265 degrees awarded

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Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Henry County, OH institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest State Community College with 338 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

303

Degrees Awarded to Men

300

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henry County, OH, which is 1.01 times more than the 300 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    523 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    41 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    15 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Henry County, OH were to White students. These 523 degrees mean that there were 12.8 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 41 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Henry County, OH was $116,200 in 2017, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $113,600 to $116,200, a 2.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Henry County, OH is 78.4%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Henry County, OH have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Henry County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$116,200

2017 Median

± $4,183

$113,600

2016 Median

± $3,803

In 2017, the median property value in Henry County, OH grew to to $116,200 from the previous year's value of $113,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Henry County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henry County, OH the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$58,070

Median Household Income

± $3,117

11.1k

Number of Households

± 549

In 2017, the median household income of the 11.1k households in Henry County, OH grew to $58,070 from the previous year's value of $54,941.

The following chart displays the households in Henry County, OH 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Henry County, OH distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Henry County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

78.4%

2017 Homeownership

79.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 78.4% of the housing units in Henry County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Henry County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henry County, OH have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Henry County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    88.1%

  2. Carpooled

    6.98%

  3. Worked At Home

    2.51%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Henry County, OH was Drove Alone (88.1%), followed by those who Carpooled (6.98%) and those who Worked At Home (2.51%).

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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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Henry County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Henry County, OH have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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