Henry, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Henry, Illinois
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Downtown Henry
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 Henry, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.87 sq mi (4.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 487 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,320 |
| • Density | 1,291.04/sq mi (498.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61537
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-34163 |
Henry is a small city in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 2,320 people lived there. It is part of the larger Peoria area.
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Discovering Henry's Past
Henry was named after General James D. Henry. The city was first mapped out in 1834. Early settlers chose this spot because the land on the west side of the Illinois River was high. This meant their homes would be safe from floods.
A City by a Dam
Henry's fun slogan is "Best Town in Illinois by a Dam Site." This comes from a special feature in the city. Henry was home to the very first lock and dam built on the Illinois River. This important project was finished in 1870 and cost about $400,000.
A Place for Retreat
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria has a special retreat house in Henry. It's called Nazareth Retreat House, and it used to be known as King's House.
Where is Henry Located?
Henry is in the northern part of Marshall County. It sits right next to the Illinois River on its eastern side. The river also forms the border with Putnam County.
Getting Around Henry
Illinois Route 18 runs through the middle of Henry. It's known as Third Street and School Street. This route crosses the Illinois River on the Henry Bridge. From there, you can travel about 28 miles (45 km) east to Streator.
Illinois Route 29 is on the west side of Henry. It goes north and east about 24 miles (39 km) to Spring Valley. If you head southwest, it's about 33 miles (53 km) to Peoria.
Land and Water in Henry
Henry covers a total area of about 1.87 square miles (4.84 square kilometers). Most of this is land, about 1.80 square miles (4.65 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of the Illinois River and its smaller streams.
Understanding Henry's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 400 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,162 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,728 | −20.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,512 | −12.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,637 | 8.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,687 | 3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,637 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,658 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,877 | 13.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,966 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,278 | 15.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,610 | 14.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,740 | 5.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,591 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,540 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,464 | −3.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,320 | −5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,540 people living in Henry. These people made up 1,014 households, with 678 of them being families. The city had about 1,821 people per square mile (703 per square kilometer).
Who Lives in Henry?
- About 29.6% of households had kids under 18.
- Most households (55.2%) were married couples living together.
- About 29.8% of households were individuals living alone.
- Around 16.9% of households had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
- The average household had 2.42 people.
- The average family had 3.00 people.
Age Groups in Henry
The population in Henry was spread out by age:
- 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 22.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Henry was 42 years.
Income in Henry
In 2000, the average income for a household in Henry was $40,236. For families, the average income was $50,375. About 5.6% of the people in Henry lived below the poverty line. This included 5.5% of those under 18 and 6.3% of those 65 or older.
Learning in Henry: Schools and Mascots
Henry has its own school district, called Henry-Senachwine Consolidated Unit School District #5 (CUSD #5). It has two schools:
- Henry-Senachwine Grade/Junior High School (for students in kindergarten through 8th grade).
- Henry-Senachwine High School (often called HSHS, for students in 9th through 12th grade).
School Mascots and Colors
Each school in the district has its own mascot:
- The grade/junior high school's mascot is the cardinals.
- The high school's mascot is the mallards.
Both schools share red as their main school color.
Famous People from Henry
- John P. Cromwell: He was a World War II submarine commander. He received the Medal of Honor after he died for his bravery. He was born in Henry.
- Richard Widmark: A well-known actor who lived in Henry when he was a child.
See also
In Spanish: Henry (Illinois) para niños
