County profile · Indiana
Henry County, IN market data
How Henry County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 49,137
- +0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 18,642
- Median household income
- $63,150
- +26.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Jobs located here
- 12,829
- Highest market score
- 75
- Primary care and pediatrics, #149 of 1,656 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Henry County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Henry County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Henry County has an estimated 49,137 people and 18,642 households. Population estimates show Henry County grew 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Henry County is $63,150, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 26.7%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Henry County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (54).
Of the business types scored in Henry County, primary care and pediatric clinics (75), gyms and studios (68) and auto repair and car care businesses (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For primary care and pediatric clinics, that ranks #149 of 1,656 scored counties.
Henry County is part of the New Castle area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (97% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Henry County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Henry County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary care and pediatrics | 75 | #149 of 1,656 | 7 | 3.8 | $3.4M | 189 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 68 | #313 of 2,088 | 15 | 8.0 | $869K | 131 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 68 | #439 of 2,401 | 68 | 36.5 | $305K | 114 | 20 |
| Grocery stores | 66 | #496 of 2,070 | 7 | 3.8 | $15M | 162 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 65 | #526 of 2,378 | 40 | 21.5 | $518K | 117 | 16 |
| Gyms | 64 | #393 of 1,792 | 9 | 4.8 | $1.4M | 111 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 64 | #429 of 1,886 | 13 | 7.0 | $1.8M | 185 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #451 of 2,063 | 7 | 3.8 | $9.1M | 246 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #699 of 2,402 | 27 | 14.5 | $3.9M | 115 | 10 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 60 | #708 of 2,210 | 24 | 12.9 | $1.4M | 155 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 60 | #752 of 2,261 | 13 | 7.0 | $8.1M | 103 | 4 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #753 of 2,394 | 102 | 54.7 | $232K | 152 | 30 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 60 | #756 of 2,405 | 144 | 77.2 | $443K | 119 | 56 |
| Tire shops | 59 | #549 of 1,530 | 8 | 4.3 | $2.6M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 58 | #740 of 2,087 | 18 | 9.7 | $1.8M | 143 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 58 | #812 of 2,405 | 76 | 40.8 | $838K | 126 | 25 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #542 of 1,302 | 5 | 2.7 | $4.7M | 151 | 5 |
| Child care and preschools | 55 | #681 of 1,611 | 6 | 3.2 | $977K | 98 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #557 of 1,328 | 8 | 4.3 | $2.1M | 124 | 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 54 | #726 of 1,769 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #972 of 2,339 | 37 | 19.8 | $446K | 104 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 51 | #699 of 1,461 | 5 | 2.7 | $2.7M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 51 | #710 of 1,451 | 10 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 82 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #658 of 1,334 | 6 | 3.2 | $2.2M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 50 | #1,181 of 2,385 | 69 | 37.0 | $239K | 113 | 10 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 49 | #1,081 of 2,176 | 25 | 13.4 | Index only | 176 | 10 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 48 | #1,228 of 2,222 | 24 | 12.9 | $2.7M | 87 | 29 |
| Real estate | 47 | #1,208 of 2,229 | 31 | 16.6 | Index only | 179 | 19 |
| Pet businesses | 44 | #1,371 of 2,200 | 26 | 13.9 | $526K | 60 | 4 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 41 | #1,242 of 1,889 | 15 | 8.0 | $4.2M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,424 of 2,272 | 25 | 13.4 | $1.3M | 105 | 16 |
| Electricians | 40 | #820 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.7 | $9.1M | 76 | 10 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,008 of 1,472 | 9 | 4.8 | $327K | 48 | 5 |
| Pizza | 35 | #1,651 of 2,090 | 26 | 13.9 | $2.5M | 48 | 29 |
| Veterinarians | 33 | #1,155 of 1,485 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.1M | 42 | 4 |
| Barbershops | 31 | #1,084 of 1,356 | 12 | 6.4 | $1.4M | 73 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 31 | #1,926 of 2,358 | 40 | 21.5 | $1.3M | 56 | 30 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 28 | #1,630 of 1,771 | 19 | 10.2 | $1.1M | 65 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 28 | #1,881 of 2,057 | 28 | 15.0 | $1.6M | 67 | 31 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 24 | #1,402 of 1,493 | 14 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 51 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 21 | #1,643 of 1,707 | 20 | 10.7 | $2.3M | 48 | 18 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $5.2M | 168 | 4 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $8.2M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.1 | $3.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $7.9M | 329 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $6.9M | 68 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.6 | $15.2M | 180 | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $10.4M | Too few | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | $11.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $20.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Henry County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $20.7M | $1,112 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $53.8M | $2,885 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $63.7M | $3,418 | 84 |
| Groceries | $105.2M | $5,645 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $16.5M | $886 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $5.9M | $315 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13M | $699 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $23.6M | $1,267 | 98 |
| Pets | $13.7M | $733 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $32.7M | $1,754 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $32.8M | $1,761 | 90 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $45.6M | $2,447 | 81 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $20.7M | $1,111 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $239.9M | $12,870 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Henry County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 49,137+0.5% since 2020
- Households
- 18,642
- Median age
- 42.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 76%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 392 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 125
- Median household income
- $63,150+26.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,133
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Jobs located here
- 12,829
- Daytime population
- 43,751Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Henry County, IN growing?
Population estimates put Henry County at 49,137 people in 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 18,642 households. Median household income rose 26.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Henry County, IN spend?
Households in Henry County spend about $239.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $105.2M on groceries and $63.7M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Henry County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Henry County, IN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Henry County are for primary care and pediatric clinics (75), gyms and studios (68) and auto repair and car care businesses (68). Henry County ranks #149 of 1,656 scored counties for primary care and pediatric clinics.
How does Henry County, IN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Henry County is $63,150 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $154,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Henry County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (97% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Henry County, each ranked against other counties.
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