Henry County, OH

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2024 Population

27,567

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.6

0.24% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

8.75%

3.77% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$80,099

1.05% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$168,600

1.57% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

13,517

0.691% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Henry County, OH 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.

99.6% of the residents in Henry County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henry County, OH are Northwest State Community College (404 degrees awarded in 2024) and Four County Career Center (264 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Henry County, OH was $168,600, and the homeownership rate was 82.5%.

Most people in Henry County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Henry County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Henry County, OH borders Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Hancock County, OH, Lucas County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Williams County, OH, and Wood County, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Henry County, OH is home to a population of 27.6k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.1% of Henry County, OH residents were born outside of the country (303 people).

In 2024, there were 34.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.2k people) in Henry County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 707 White (Hispanic) and 692 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Henry County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Henry County, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Henry County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Henry County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
24.2k ± 186
White (Hispanic)
707 ± 180
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
692 ± 186

8.27%

Hispanic Population

2.28k people

8.27% of the people in Henry County, OH are hispanic (2.28k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,921 ± 6,333 people
Mexico
46,789 ± 5,300 people
China
32,961 ± 4,451 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

Foreign-Born Population

1.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

303 people

1.85%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

511 people

As of 2024, 1.1% of Henry County, OH residents (303 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, OH was 1.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Henry County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
531 ± 128
Gulf War (2001-)
360 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
208 ± 114

Henry County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Henry County, OH.

Health

94.9% of the population of Henry County, OH has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.981% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see 3,442 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,442 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1834 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 744 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,442 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henry County, OH

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see an average of 3,442 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,442 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Henry County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.13%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.981%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henry County, OH declined by 4.06% from 5.35% to 5.13%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.07 in Henry County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henry County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

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 42.8% in Henry County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henry County, OH.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6% in Henry County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Henry County, OH.

Economy

The economy of Henry County, OH employs 13.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Henry County, OH were Manufacturing (3,388 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,802 people), and Retail Trade (1,293 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($66,818), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,552), and Wholesale Trade ($63,661).

Employment

Occupations

13.5k

2024 Value

± 752

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± 7.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henry County, OH declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 13.6k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henry County, OH, are Production Occupations (1,882 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,412 people), and Management Occupations (1,310 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henry County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.5k

2024 Value

± 752

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± 7.67%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Henry County, OH declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 13.6k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henry County, OH, are Manufacturing (3,388 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,802 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,447

Median earning men ± $4,738

$40,307

Median earning women ± $2,973

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,373), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,552), and Wholesale Trade ($63,214).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($87,083), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,227), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. 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 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

51
Other Services (except Public Administration)
41
Construction
30
Finance and Insurance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$209k
Manufacturing
$51.5k
Construction
$49.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Henry County, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Henry County, OH awarded 668 degrees. The student population of Henry County, OH in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 2,913 male students and 1,392 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henry County, OH are White (470 and 70.4%), Unknown (76 and 11.4%), Hispanic or Latino (51 and 7.63%), and Black or African American (47 and 7.04%).

The largest universities in Henry County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Northwest State Community College (404 and 60.5%) and Four County Career Center (264 and 39.5%).

The most popular majors in Henry County, OH are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (144 and 21.6%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (94 and 14.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (41 and 6.14%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 4,305 students enrolled in Henry County, OH, 67.7% men and 32.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,572 records, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
41 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded
Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henry County, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Henry County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwest State Community College
404 degrees awarded
Four County Career Center
264 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest State Community College with 404 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 293 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henry County, OH, which is 0.781 times less than the 375 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 470 degrees mean that there were 6.18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 76 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,616) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($82) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,324) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henry County, OH was $168,600 in 2024, which is 0.507 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $166,000 to $168,600, a 1.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Henry County, OH is 82.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Henry County, OH have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Henry County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 7.25% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.95%.

Housing

Property

$168,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,189

$9,450

Median Property Taxes

±$605

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Henry County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.5%

Homeownership

2024

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 82.5% of the housing units in Henry County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Henry County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,099

Median Household Income

± $5,385

11.5k

Number of Households

± 639

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.5k households in Henry County, OH grew to $80,099 from the previous year's value of $79,267.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (85.2%)
Carpooled (7.22%)
Worked At Home (5.79%)

In 2024, 85.2% of workers in Henry County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.22%) and those who worked at home (5.79%).

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.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henry County, OH have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.04% of the workforce in Henry County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Henry County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 7.25% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.95%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henry County, OH (2.38k out of 27.2k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Henry County, OH 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 10.8% of the children was living in poverty in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 107 in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 18.4% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.