Henry County, OH

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2021 Population

27,618

2.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.4

0.481% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.72%

18.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,513

6.77% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$138,100

5.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,358

1.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Henry County, OH had a population of 27.6k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $64,513. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Henry County, OH grew from 27,068 to 27,618, a 2.03% increase and its median household income grew from $60,425 to $64,513, a 6.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Henry County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), White (Hispanic) (2.65%), Other (Hispanic) (2.62%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.94%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.41%).

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.

99.3% of the residents in Henry County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Henry County, OH are Northwest State Community College (360 degrees awarded in 2021) and Four County Career Center (135 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Henry County, OH was $138,100, and the homeownership rate was 78.3%.

Most people in Henry County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 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 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.36% of Henry County, OH residents were born outside of the country (375 people).

In 2021, there were 33.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.6k people) in Henry County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 733 White (Hispanic) and 723 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Henry County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Henry County, OH was 99.3%, 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)
24.6k ± 193
White (Hispanic)
733 ± 181
Other (Hispanic)
723 ± 212

7.84%

Hispanic Population

2.17k people

7.84% of the people in Henry County, OH are hispanic (2.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

1.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

375 people

1.56%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

423 people

As of 2021, 1.36% of Henry County, OH residents (375 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Henry County, OH was 1.56%, 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
721 ± 119
Gulf War (2001-)
294 ± 107
Gulf War (1990s)
263 ± 127

Henry County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Henry County, OH employs 13.4k people. The largest industries in Henry County, OH are Manufacturing (3,254 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,841 people), and Retail Trade (1,569 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($100,893), Utilities ($69,511), and Construction ($57,330).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.4k

2021 Value

± 692

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 7.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henry County, OH grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 13.2k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Henry County, OH, are Production Occupations (1,640 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,579 people), and Management Occupations (1,421 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Henry County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.4k

2021 Value

± 692

1.2%

1 Year growth

± 7.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Henry County, OH grew at a rate of 1.2%, from 13.2k employees to 13.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Henry County, OH, are Manufacturing (3,254 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,841 people), and Retail Trade (1,569 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

$46,494

Median earning men ± $2,912

$30,397

Median earning women ± $1,563

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($59,808), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,191), and Information ($56,406).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,572), Manufacturing ($43,381), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

166
Manufacturing
161
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
142
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$608k
Manufacturing
$54.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$39.3k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Henry County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Henry County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 71% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Henry County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Henry County, OH awarded 495 degrees. The student population of Henry County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,632 male students and 1,244 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Henry County, OH are White (398 and 80.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (53 and 10.8%), Unknown (23 and 4.67%), and Two or More Races (9 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Henry County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Northwest State Community College (360 and 72.7%) and Four County Career Center (135 and 27.3%).

The most popular majors in Henry County, OH are Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (95 and 19.2%), Registered Nursing (54 and 10.9%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (31 and 6.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,876 students enrolled in Henry County, OH, 56.7% men and 43.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,813 records, of which 50.1% were women and 49.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
21 degree-majors awarded
Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Henry County, OH was Registered Nursing with 54 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
360 degrees awarded
Four County Career Center
135 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest State Community College with 360 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 263 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Henry County, OH, which is 1.13 times more than the 232 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 398 degrees mean that there were 7.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 53 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 ($4,256) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($82) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,110) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Henry County, OH was $138,100 in 2021, which is 0.564 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $130,800 to $138,100, a 5.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Henry County, OH is 78.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Henry County, OH have an average commute time of 22.7 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.

Median household income in Henry County, OH is $64,513. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Henry County, OH was Census Tract 2 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $67,419 and $67,088.

In 2022, 7.77% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.43%.

Housing

Property

$138,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,297

$8,648

Median Property Taxes

±$549

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 $800 - $1,499 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

78.3%

Homeownership

2021

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 78.3% of the housing units in Henry County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 1
Census Tract 7

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Henry County, OH was Census Tract 2 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 1 and Census Tract 7, with respective values of $67,419 and $67,088.

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

Household Income

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

$64,513

Median Household Income

± $3,865

11k

Number of Households

± 630

In 2021, the median household income of the 11k households in Henry County, OH grew to $64,513 from the previous year's value of $60,425.

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.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (7.66%)
Worked At Home (5.6%)

In 2021, 84.5% of workers in Henry County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.66%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Henry County, OH have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% 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 2022, 7.77% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.43%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

9.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Henry County, OH (2.64k out of 27.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2022, 10.7% of the children was living in poverty in Henry County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.1%.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Henry County, OH has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see 2455 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (3010 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 769 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,455 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Henry County, OH

Primary care physicians in Henry County, OH see an average of 2,455 patients per year. This represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (3,010 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Henry County, OH grew by 9.35% from 4.96% to 5.43%.

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 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.8 in Henry County, OH.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.4% in Henry County, OH.

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

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