Henry County Summary

Life in Henry County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Henry County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Henry County:

  • The population in Henry County is 48,913.

  • The median home value in Henry County is $161,360.

  • The median income in Henry County is $57,632.

  • The median rent in Henry County is $787.

  • The unemployment rate in Henry County is 4.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Henry County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Henry County is 68.9° and there are 101.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Henry County

List Of Cities & Towns in Henry County

New Castle, IN Population 17,413

Middl, IN Population 2,201

Knight, IN Population 2,175

Spiceland, IN Population 1,027

Shirley, IN Population 1,027

Kennard, IN Population 528

Sulphur Springs, IN Population 454

Mount Summit, IN Population 430

Mooreland, IN Population 377

Lewisville, IN Population 367

Straughn, IN Population 214

Dunreith, IN Population 204

Cadiz, IN Population 181

Springport, IN Population 179

Greensboro, IN Population 175

Blountsville, IN Population 109

Map Of Henry County

Henry County, IN Weather

  • The average high in Henry County is 68.9°.

  • There are 81.27 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.1 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:35 hours of sun each day in Henry County.

StatHenry County
Mean High68.9
Nice Days81.27
Rainfall101.1
Snowfall8.8
Sunny_hours4:35
68.9°
Average High
101.1
Inches of Rain

Henry County Photos

New Castle Indiana From Above
Source: Public Domain

Henry County Demographics

Population over time in Henry County

The current population in Henry County is 48,913. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 48,857 1.5%
2021 48,158 -0.2%
2020 48,255 -

Gender in Henry County

  • Henry County is 47.1% female with 23,036 female residents.

  • Henry County is 52.9% male with 25,877 male residents.

Female
47.1% (23,036)
Male
52.9% (25,877)
Gender Henry County IN USA
Female 47.1% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 52.9% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Henry County

Henry County is:

  • 92.7% White with 45,358 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 1,153 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 234 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 97 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 1,021 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 1,015 Hispanic residents.

White
92.7% (45,358)
African American
2.4% (1,153)
American Indian
0.1% (35)
Asian
0.5% (234)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (97)
Two Or More
2.1% (1,021)
Hispanic
2.1% (1,015)

Table: Henry County By Race

Race Henry County IN USA
White 92.7% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 7.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Henry County, Indiana

  • 4.0% of households in Henry County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.8% of households in Henry County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Henry County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Henry County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Henry County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Henry County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Henry County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Henry County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Henry County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.0% of households in Henry County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (1,967)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.8% (2,338)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.6% (4,709)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.8% (4,791)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.9% (6,787)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (10,086)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.3% (7,473)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (7,391)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.9% (1,917)
$200,000 or more
3.0% (1,450)
Income Henry County IN USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.8% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.6% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.8% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.9% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.3% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.9% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.0% 6.7% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Henry County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Henry County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Henry County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Henry County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Henry County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Henry County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Henry County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Henry County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Henry County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Henry County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,467)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,934)
High School / GED
43% (21,032)
Some College
22% (10,760)
Associate's Degree
9% (4,402)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (5,869)
Master's Degree
5% (2,445)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Henry County IN USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 43% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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