Henry County, Kentucky facts for kids
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Henry County
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Henry County courthouse in New Castle
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Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1798 |
| Named for | Patrick Henry |
| Seat | New Castle |
| Largest city | Eminence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 291 sq mi (750 km2) |
| • Land | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 1.7%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,678 |
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(2023)
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15,973  |
| • Density | 53.88/sq mi (20.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Henry County is a county located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It borders the Kentucky River. In 2020, about 15,678 people lived here.
The main town, or county seat, is New Castle. However, the largest city in Henry County is Eminence. The county was started in 1798. It was created from parts of Shelby County. It was named after Patrick Henry, a famous statesman and governor of Virginia. Henry County is part of the larger Louisville Metropolitan Area. Since the 1990s, more people have moved to Henry County. This is because land prices became higher in nearby Oldham County.
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Geography of Henry County
Henry County covers a total area of about 291 square miles. Most of this area, about 286 square miles, is land. The remaining 4.8 square miles, or 1.7%, is water.
Counties Nearby
Henry County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Carroll County (to the north)
- Owen County (to the east)
- Franklin County (to the southeast)
- Shelby County (to the south)
- Oldham County (to the west)
- Trimble County (to the northwest)
People of Henry County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 3,258 | — | |
| 1810 | 6,777 | 108.0% | |
| 1820 | 10,816 | 59.6% | |
| 1830 | 11,387 | 5.3% | |
| 1840 | 10,015 | −12.0% | |
| 1850 | 11,442 | 14.2% | |
| 1860 | 11,949 | 4.4% | |
| 1870 | 11,066 | −7.4% | |
| 1880 | 14,492 | 31.0% | |
| 1890 | 14,164 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 14,620 | 3.2% | |
| 1910 | 13,716 | −6.2% | |
| 1920 | 13,411 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 12,564 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 12,220 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 11,394 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 10,987 | −3.6% | |
| 1970 | 10,910 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 12,740 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 12,823 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 15,060 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 15,416 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 15,678 | 1.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 15,973 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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The population of Henry County has changed over many years. In 2000, there were 15,060 people living there. The county had about 52 people per square mile. Most people in the county were White (93.97%). About 3.30% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American (0.24%) or Asian (0.35%). About 2.25% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 25.40% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.30% were 65 years or older. The average age in the county was 37 years.
Towns and Communities
Henry County has several towns and smaller communities.
Cities
- Campbellsburg
- Eminence (the largest city)
- New Castle (the county seat)
- Pleasureville (partly in Shelby County)
- Smithfield
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities:
- Bethlehem
- Defoe
- Franklinton
- Lockport
- Pendleton
- Port Royal
- Sligo
- Sulphur
- Turners Station
Famous People from Henry County
Some notable people have lived in Henry County:
- Wendell Berry, a well-known writer
- Reuben T. Durrett, a lawyer, author, and historian of Kentucky
- William J. Graves, who served as a U.S. congressman
Education in Henry County
Students in Henry County attend schools in these districts:
- Henry County School District
- Eminence Independent School District
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Henry (Kentucky) para niños
