Henning, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Henning
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Village (United States)
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Henning post office
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Location of Henning in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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 Henning
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | South Ross |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 137.80/sq mi (53.19/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61848
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-34137 |
| GNIS ID | 2398490 |
Henning is a small village located in South Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of the larger Danville area. In 2020, about 210 people lived there.
History of Henning
Henning started to grow in 1879 when a railroad, later known as the Illinois Central Railroad, was built through the area. A man named John Putnam bought some land from the railroad, and a town began to form there. The village was named after the maiden name of one of the early residents.
The train station in Henning was more than just a stop for trains. It also served as the local post office and a general store where people could buy everyday items. In 1891, a large building called a grain elevator was built to store crops, but it sadly burned down in 1894 and was not rebuilt.
Henning officially became an incorporated village in 1903. This means it became an official town with its own local government. Charles Mason was the first mayor. He decided to improve the streets, which were said to have been "paved with gold." This phrase might have been a fun way to say they were very good or valuable!
Geography and Location
Henning is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. According to the 2010 census, the village covers a total area of about 1.52 square miles (3.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Henning has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 364 | — | |
| 1920 | 347 | −4.7% | |
| 1930 | 287 | −17.3% | |
| 1940 | 259 | −9.8% | |
| 1950 | 283 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 271 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 253 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 317 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 273 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 241 | −11.7% | |
| 2010 | 251 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 210 | −16.3% | |
| * U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 241 people living in Henning. These people lived in 95 households, and 62 of those were families. The village had about 158 people per square mile.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.54 people, and the average family had about 3.08 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 28% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the village was 33 years old, meaning half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Henning (Illinois) para niños
