Henry County Demographics
A map of Henry County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,643 | 86.1% |
Hispanic | 1,083 | 5.3% |
Multiracial | 663 | 3.2% |
Black | 501 | 2.4% |
Asian | 451 | 2.2% |
Native American/Other | 141 | 0.7% |
Henry County, Iowa had a population of 20,482 in 2020. It was 86.1% White, 2.4% Black, 2.2% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Henry County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Henry County is the 33rd most populous county of the 99 counties in Iowa.
Henry County's White Population
17,643 residents of Henry County identify as White, or 86.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #75 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more White than neighboring Louisa County (78.3% White), Des Moines County (84.2% White), and Jefferson County (85.7% White). Henry County is less White than neighboring Lee County (89.1% White), and Washington County (88.4% White).
Henry County's Black Population
501 residents of Henry County identify as Black, or 2.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more Black than neighboring Louisa County (0.7% Black), and Washington County (0.8% Black). Henry County is less Black than neighboring Lee County (2.7% Black), Des Moines County (6.4% Black), and Jefferson County (2.6% Black).
Henry County's Asian Population
451 residents of Henry County identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more Asian than neighboring Lee County (0.4% Asian), Des Moines County (1% Asian), and Washington County (0.5% Asian). Henry County is less Asian than neighboring Louisa County (2.4% Asian), and Jefferson County (3.2% Asian).
Henry County's Hispanic Population
1,083 residents of Henry County identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #29 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more Hispanic than neighboring Lee County (3.3% Hispanic), Des Moines County (3.2% Hispanic), and Jefferson County (3.9% Hispanic). Henry County is less Hispanic than neighboring Louisa County (15.9% Hispanic), and Washington County (7.1% Hispanic).
Henry County's Native American/Other Population
141 residents of Henry County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #20 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lee County (0.4% Native American/Other), Louisa County (0.2% Native American/Other), Des Moines County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Washington County (0.5% Native American/Other). Henry County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Henry County's Multiracial Population
663 residents of Henry County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Henry County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 99 counties in Iowa, Henry County is ranked #19 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Henry County is more Multiracial than neighboring Louisa County (2.4% Multiracial), and Washington County (2.7% Multiracial). Henry County is less Multiracial than neighboring Lee County (4.2% Multiracial), Des Moines County (4.6% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.