Henry, South Dakota facts for kids
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Henry, South Dakota
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Location in Codington County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Codington |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 176.31/sq mi (68.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57243
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-28140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267417 |
Henry is a small town located in the southwestern part of Codington County, in the state of South Dakota, United States. In 2020, about 256 people lived there. Henry is also part of the larger Watertown area.
The Story of Henry
The town of Henry got its start a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1879. The town itself was officially planned out in 1882. It was named after J. E. Henry, who was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Where is Henry Located?
Henry is a town that covers a total area of about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Henry?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 194 | — | |
| 1900 | 191 | −1.5% | |
| 1910 | 441 | 130.9% | |
| 1920 | 418 | −5.2% | |
| 1930 | 358 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 322 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 323 | 0.3% | |
| 1960 | 276 | −14.6% | |
| 1970 | 182 | −34.1% | |
| 1980 | 217 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 215 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 268 | 24.7% | |
| 2010 | 267 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 256 | −4.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 262 | −1.9% | |
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The population of Henry has changed over the years. In 2010, the census counted 267 people living in the town. These people lived in 106 different homes.
Most of the people living in Henry are White. A small number of residents are African American or Native American. Some people also identify with two or more races.
The average age of people in Henry in 2010 was about 39.4 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 12% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males than females.
See also
In Spanish: Henry (Dakota del Sur) para niños
