Henry, Nebraska facts for kids
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Henry, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Henry, north along Nichols Avenue (formerly Nebraska Link 79C), February 2012
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Location of Henry, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Scotts Bluff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,036 ft (1,230 m) |
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| • Total | 125 |
| • Density | 407.17/sq mi (157.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
69349, 69358
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-22150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398491 |
Henry is a small village located in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Scottsbluff area. In 2010, about 106 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 125 people.
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History of Henry
Henry was started in 1909. This happened when the railroad lines reached the area. The village got its name from Henry Nichols. He was the son of the person who owned the land where Henry was built.
Geography of Henry
Henry is right next to the state of Wyoming. Its western edge touches Wyoming's eastern border. The village is quite small. It covers about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is dry land, with no water.
Population Changes in Henry
The number of people living in Henry has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 129 | — | |
| 1930 | 167 | 29.5% | |
| 1940 | 176 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 171 | −2.8% | |
| 1960 | 138 | −19.3% | |
| 1970 | 147 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 155 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 145 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 162 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −34.6% | |
| 2020 | 125 | 17.9% | |
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Henry's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 106 people lived in Henry. These people lived in 46 different homes. About 26 of these homes had families. The village had about 365 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Henry were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. About 7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Henry was 42 years old. About 24% of the residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54%) were male, and 46% were female.
Roads and Highways
U.S. Route 26: This major road runs through Henry. It goes from the southeast to the northwest.- Holloway Road: This road used to be called
Nebraska Link 79C. It leads south from Henry to the town of Lyman.
See also
In Spanish: Henry (Nebraska) para niños
