Henry County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Henry County, Illinois
Henry County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
48,643
Median Age
43.6
Male Median
42.9
Female Median
44.5
Henry County, Illinois Population Growth

Henry County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -3.6%%.
-3.6%% Growth
Henry County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Henry County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.6 | 48,643 |
| 2023 | 43.4 | 48,948 |
| 2022 | 43.5 | 49,157 |
| 2021 | 43.5 | 49,412 |
| 2020 | 43.4 | 49,032 |
| 2019 | 43.1 | 49,267 |
| 2018 | 43.1 | 49,464 |
| 2017 | 42.7 | 49,649 |
| 2016 | 42.3 | 49,681 |
| 2015 | 42.2 | 49,883 |
| 2014 | 41.9 | 50,031 |
| 2013 | 41.8 | 50,260 |
| 2012 | 41.9 | 50,378 |
| 2011 | 41.8 | 50,465 |
| 2010 | 41.6 | 50,477 |
Henry County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.8% |
| 18–24 | 6.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.9% |
| 35–54 | 24.9% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 21.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Henry County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 38.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Henry County, Illinois
The median age in Henry County, Illinois is 43.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Henry County, Illinois is 48,643.
In Henry County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Henry County, Illinois is aging.