Henry County, Iowa

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Henry County
County
Henry county courthouse iowa.jpg
Henry County Courthouse
Map of Iowa highlighting Henry County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°59′12″N91°32′31″W / 40.986666666667°N 91.541944444444°W / 40.986666666667; -91.541944444444
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg Iowa
FoundedDecember 7, 1836
Named after Henry Dodge
Seat Mount Pleasant
Largest cityMount Pleasant
Area
 • Total
437 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Land434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
 • Water2.2 sq mi (6 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,482
 • Estimate 
(2023)
19,547 Decrease2.svg
 • Density47/sq mi (18/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website henrycounty.iowa.gov

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,482. [1] The county seat is Mount Pleasant. [2] The county was named for General Henry Dodge, governor of Wisconsin Territory.

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History

Henry County was formed on December 7, 1836, under the jurisdiction of Wisconsin Territory, and became a part of Iowa Territory when it was formed on July 4, 1838. [3] It was named for General Henry Dodge. [4]

The county's first courthouse was built in 1839–1840. A larger courthouse was built in 1871, and the present courthouse was raised in the 20th century, being placed into service on August 4, 1914. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 437 square miles (1,130 km2), of which 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) (0.5%) are covered by water. [6]

Major highways

Transit

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 8,707—
1860 18,701114.8%
1870 21,46314.8%
1880 20,986−2.2%
1890 18,895−10.0%
1900 20,0226.0%
1910 18,640−6.9%
1920 18,298−1.8%
1930 17,660−3.5%
1940 17,9941.9%
1950 18,7084.0%
1960 18,187−2.8%
1970 18,114−0.4%
1980 18,8904.3%
1990 19,2261.8%
2000 20,3365.8%
2010 20,145−0.9%
2020 20,4821.7%
2023 (est.)19,547 [7] −4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010-2018 [12]
Population of Henry County from US census data HenryCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Henry County from US census data

2020 census

The 2022 US Census population pyramid for Henry County from American Community Survey five-year estimates HenryCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
The 2022 US Census population pyramid for Henry County from American Community Survey five-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 20,482 in the county, with a population density of

Henry County Racial Composition [13]
Race NumberPercentage
White (NH)17,64386.14%
Black or African American (NH)5012.44%
Native American (NH)600.3%
Asian (NH)4512.2%
Pacific Islander (NH)8.04%
Other or multiracial (NH)7363.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,0835.3%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,145 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, [15] 20,336 people, 7,626 households, and 5,269 families resided in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile (18 people/km2). The 8,246 housing units had an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.78% White, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.88% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. About 1.26% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race.

Of the 7,626 households, 32.8% had children under 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were not families. About 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the age distribution was 24.7% under 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males; for every 100 females 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,087, and for a family was $46,985. Males had a median income of $31,801 versus $23,075 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,192. About 6.70% of families and 8.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.30% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Henry County. [1]

RankCity/town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1† Mount Pleasant City9,274
2 New London City1,910
3 Winfield City1,033
4 Wayland City964
5 Salem City394
6 Olds City192
7 Hillsboro City163
8 Mount Union CDP120
9 Rome City114
10 Westwood City101
11 Coppock (partially in Jefferson and Washington Counties )City36

† county seat

Politics

Henry County is one of the most Republican counties in Iowa. It has backed Democratic Party candidates in only five elections for president from 1880 to the present.

United States presidential election results for Henry County, Iowa [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
1896 2,77455.83%2,09242.10%1032.07%
1900 2,79457.64%1,90739.34%1463.01%
1904 2,64764.47%1,25930.66%2004.87%
1908 2,65360.90%1,60636.87%972.23%
1912 1,66339.12%1,58037.17%1,00823.71%
1916 2,47057.99%1,72840.57%611.43%
1920 5,25471.91%1,93926.54%1131.55%
1924 4,53662.17%1,34418.42%1,41619.41%
1928 5,16070.90%2,05328.21%650.89%
1932 3,39842.09%4,51855.96%1581.96%
1936 4,48054.17%3,54242.82%2493.01%
1940 5,89367.36%2,83732.43%190.22%
1944 5,20865.12%2,74134.27%490.61%
1948 4,62059.19%3,04238.98%1431.83%
1952 6,42471.93%2,43827.30%690.77%
1956 5,81868.49%2,66731.39%100.12%
1960 5,53166.03%2,83933.89%70.08%
1964 3,24743.40%4,22356.44%120.16%
1968 4,61360.23%2,53233.06%5146.71%
1972 5,06664.26%2,72134.51%971.23%
1976 3,84848.79%3,88249.22%1571.99%
1980 4,43052.35%3,31739.20%7158.45%
1984 4,51656.77%3,37742.45%620.78%
1988 3,95150.93%3,75448.39%530.68%
1992 3,43539.81%3,54441.08%1,64919.11%
1996 3,47842.03%3,79845.90%99912.07%
2000 4,47651.62%3,90745.06%2883.32%
2004 5,22055.20%4,12743.64%1101.16%
2008 4,82251.41%4,34946.36%2092.23%
2012 5,03551.92%4,46045.99%2022.08%
2016 5,77961.45%2,90430.88%7217.67%
2020 6,50765.19%3,27532.81%2002.00%
2024 6,43967.07%2,99531.20%1661.73%

Education

School districts in the county include: [17]

Former school district:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "WI: Individual County Chronologies". publications.newberry.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p.  155.
  5. ↑ Henry County, Iowa History
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  12. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  13. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Henry County, Iowa".
  14. ↑ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau - American FactFinder. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  15. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  16. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
  17. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Henry County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list
  18. ↑ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Henry County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved July 21, 2022. - Text list

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