Henderson, Illinois facts for kids
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Henderson, Illinois
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Henderson post office c. 2011
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Location of Henderson in Knox County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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 Henderson, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 266 |
| • Density | 1,003.77/sq mi (387.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61439
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-34007 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398487 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Henderson, Illinois |
Henderson is a small village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 266 people lived there. It is part of the larger Galesburg area.
Where is Henderson?
Henderson is in the northwest part of Knox County. It's about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of Galesburg. Galesburg is the main city in Knox County.
The village is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Henderson?
The number of people living in Henderson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 198 | — | |
| 1890 | 163 | −17.7% | |
| 1900 | 170 | 4.3% | |
| 1910 | 171 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 156 | −8.8% | |
| 1930 | 162 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 166 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 212 | 27.7% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 369 | 75.7% | |
| 1990 | 290 | −21.4% | |
| 2000 | 319 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 255 | −20.1% | |
| 2020 | 266 | 4.3% | |
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Who Lives in Henderson?
In 2000, there were 319 people living in Henderson. These people lived in 137 different homes. Most of the people living there were White. A small number were African American or Native American. Some people were also from two or more races.
About 15.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 16.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Henderson was 47 years.
See also
In Spanish: Henderson (Illinois) para niños
