Henry, Tennessee facts for kids
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Henry, Tennessee
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Location in Henry County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 347.08/sq mi (134.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38231
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-33400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1287430 |
Henry is a small town located in Henry County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 446 people lived there. A famous gospel singer named Bobby Jones was born in Henry.
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Exploring Henry's Location
Henry is found in the southwestern part of Henry County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 36°12′8″N 88°25′6″W / 36.20222°N 88.41833°W.
Roads and Nearby Towns
A main road, U.S. Route 79, goes through the eastern and southern parts of the town. This road can take you to other places.
- If you go northeast about 9 miles (14 km), you'll reach Paris. Paris is the main town, or county seat, of Henry County.
- If you go southwest about 7 miles (11 km), you'll arrive in McKenzie.
Size of Henry
The United States Census Bureau says that Henry covers a total area of about 1.28 square miles (3.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's borders.
People Living in Henry
The number of people living in Henry has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 146 | — | |
| 1910 | 198 | — | |
| 1920 | 230 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 241 | 4.8% | |
| 1940 | 232 | −3.7% | |
| 1950 | 200 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 178 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 302 | 69.7% | |
| 1980 | 295 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 317 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 520 | 64.0% | |
| 2010 | 464 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 446 | −3.9% | |
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Population Details from 2000
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 520 people living in Henry. These people lived in 191 different homes, and 141 of these were families.
- About 40% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- More than half (52.4%) of the homes were married couples living together.
- The average home had about 2.72 people.
- The average family had about 3.16 people.
The median age of people in the town was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Henry (Tennessee) para niños
