Henry County, Iowa
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Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,482.<ref name=cen2020>Template:Cite web</ref> The county seat is Mount Pleasant.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The county was named for General Henry Dodge, governor of Wisconsin Territory.
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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was named for General Henry Dodge.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
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.<ref>Henry County, Iowa History</ref>
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert (0.5%) are covered by water.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Major highways
- File:US 34.svg U.S. Highway 34
- File:US 218.svg File:Elongated circle 27.svg U.S. Highway 218/Iowa Highway 27
- File:Elongated circle 16.svg Iowa Highway 16
- File:Elongated circle 78.svg Iowa Highway 78
Transit
Adjacent counties
- Washington County (north)
- Louisa County (northeast)
- Des Moines County (east)
- Lee County (south)
- Van Buren County (southwest)
- Jefferson County (west)
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 20,482 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density; 95.23% of the population reported being of one race. The county had 8,398 housing units, of which 7,746 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/>
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 17,643 | 86.14% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 501 | 2.44% |
| Native American (NH) | 60 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 451 | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | .04% |
| Other or multiracial (NH) | 736 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,083 | 5.3% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,145 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. The county had 8,280 housing units, of which 7,666 were occupied.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2000 census
As of the 2000 census,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 20,336 people, 7,626 households, and 5,269 families resided in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. The 8,246 housing units had an average density of Template:Convert. 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
- Lowell (CDP)
- Mount Union (CDP)
- Oakland Mills
- Swedesburg (CDP)
- Tippecanoe
- Trenton (CDP)
Townships
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Henry County.<ref name=cen2020/>
| Rank | City/town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Mount Pleasant | City | 9,274 |
| 2 | New London | City | 1,910 |
| 3 | Winfield | City | 1,033 |
| 4 | Wayland | City | 964 |
| 5 | Salem | City | 394 |
| 6 | Olds | City | 192 |
| 7 | Hillsboro | City | 163 |
| 8 | Mount Union | CDP | 120 |
| 9 | Rome | City | 114 |
| 10 | Westwood | City | 101 |
| 11 | Coppock (partially in Jefferson and Washington Counties) | City | 36 |
† 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. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
Education
School districts in the county include:<ref>Template:Cite web - Text list</ref>
- Danville Community School District
- Fairfield Community School District
- Fort Madison Community School District
- Mount Pleasant Community School District
- New London Community School District
- Van Buren County Community School District
- Waco Community School District
- Winfield-Mount Union Community School District
Former school district:
See also
References
External links
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