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Henry County

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Henry County, Indiana

Overview
Classification
County
FIPS Code
18065
Country
United States
County
Henry County
Geography
Region
East Central Indiana
Total Area
394.83 sq mi
Land Area
391.88 sq mi
Water Area
2.96 sq mi
Latitude
39.93
Longitude
-85.4
Notable Features
Big Blue River · Summit Lake Reservoir
Neighboring Areas
Delaware County (North) · Randolph County (Northeast) · Wayne County (East) · Fayette County (Southeast) · Rush County (South) · Hancock County (Southwest) · Madison County (Northwest)
Demographics
Population (2020)
48,914
Est. Population (2025)
49,169
Median Age
42.1
Median Income
$60,144
Poverty Rate
13.63%
Family Households
63.9%
Owner-Occupied
75.9%
Racial & Ethnic Composition
White (92.4%), Black or African American (2.3%), Two or More Races (2.3%)
Education
School Districts
Blue River Valley Schools · Charles A. Beard Schools · New Castle Community Schools · Shenandoah School Corporation · South Henry School Corporation
Colleges & Universities
Ivy Tech Community College
Recreation
Outdoor Access
Yes
Major Recreation Areas
Summit Lake State Park · Westwood Park · Henry County Memorial Park
Parks & Trails
Baker Park · Sunset Park
History
Founded
1822
Named After
Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia
Historical Significance
Birthplace of Wilbur Wright, one of the Wright brothers
Key Events
Formed from Delaware New Purchase · Henry County Memorial Park placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020