2023 ACS Census Data · Population 48,948
Henry County is a small county in Illinois with a population of 48,948. The median household income is $69,912, 7% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.1%, median home value is $145,300, and 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
48,948
2023 estimate
Rank #1025 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$69,912
Household
Rank #1065 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$145,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2088 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1238 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% above Illinois avg·7% above national avg
Poverty Rate
36% above Illinois avg·46% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above Illinois avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$38,767
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Illinois avg·31% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% below Illinois avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Illinois avg·10% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% above Illinois avg·23% above national avg
Housing Units
22,208
Households
20,261
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,351
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
5% above Illinois avg·1% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Illinois avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.1%
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