Henry County, Missouri facts for kids
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Henry County
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Henry County courthouse in Clinton
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | December 13, 1834 |
| Named for | Patrick Henry |
| Seat | Clinton |
| Largest city | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 732 sq mi (1,900 km2) |
| • Land | 697 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
| • Water | 35 sq mi (90 km2) 4.8% |
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| • Total | 21,946 |
| • Density | 29.981/sq mi (11.576/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Henry County is a county in the western part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 21,946 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Clinton.
Henry County was first created on December 13, 1834. It was originally called Rives County. Later, in 1841, its name was changed. The county was renamed after Patrick Henry, a famous hero from the American Revolutionary War. The first name, Rives County, honored William Cabell Rives. He was a U.S. Senator from Virginia. However, he became less popular in Missouri when he joined the Whig Party.
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Geography of Henry County
Henry County covers a total area of about 732 square miles. Most of this area, 697 square miles, is land. The remaining 35 square miles, which is about 4.8%, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Henry County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Johnson County (north)
- Pettis County (northeast)
- Benton County (east)
- St. Clair County (south)
- Bates County (west)
- Cass County (northwest)
Main Roads in Henry County
Several important roads pass through Henry County. These highways help people travel around the county and to other areas.
Route 7
Route 13
Route 18
Route 52
Public Transportation
- Jefferson Lines provides bus services in the area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Henry County has changed over time. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 4,726 | — | |
| 1850 | 4,052 | −14.3% | |
| 1860 | 9,866 | 143.5% | |
| 1870 | 17,401 | 76.4% | |
| 1880 | 23,906 | 37.4% | |
| 1890 | 28,235 | 18.1% | |
| 1900 | 28,054 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 27,242 | −2.9% | |
| 1920 | 25,116 | −7.8% | |
| 1930 | 22,931 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 22,313 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 20,043 | −10.2% | |
| 1960 | 19,226 | −4.1% | |
| 1970 | 18,451 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 19,672 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 20,044 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 21,997 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 22,272 | 1.3% | |
| 2020 | 21,946 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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In 2000, there were nearly 22,000 people living in the county. About 28% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the county was 40 years old.
2020 Population Details
The 2020 census showed that most people in Henry County are White. There are also smaller groups of Black, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identify with two or more races. About 2.6% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 19,800 | 90.22% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic) | 177 | 0.8% |
| Native American (Not Hispanic) | 89 | 0.4% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic) | 91 | 0.41% |
| Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic) | 6 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (Not Hispanic) | 1,210 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 573 | 2.61% |
Education in Henry County
Henry County has many schools for students of all ages. These include public schools and private schools. There are also public libraries for everyone to use.
Public Schools
Here are some of the public school districts in Henry County:
- Calhoun R-VIII School District in Calhoun
- Calhoun Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Calhoun High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Clinton School District in Clinton
- Clinton Early Childhood Center (Pre-Kindergarten)
- Henry Elementary School (Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- Clinton Intermediate School (3rd to 5th grade)
- Clinton Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Clinton High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Davis R-XII School District in Clinton
- Davis Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Henry County R-I School District in Windsor
- Windsor Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Windsor High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Lakeland R-III School District in Deepwater/Lowry City
- Lakeland Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Lakeland High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Leesville R-IX School District in Clinton
- Leesville Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Montrose R-XIV School District in Montrose
- Montrose Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Montrose High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Shawnee R-III School District in Chilhowee
- Shawnee Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
Private Schools
Henry County also has several private schools:
- Windsor Amish Schools in Windsor (1st to 8th grade) – for Amish students.
- St. Mary's School in Montrose (1st to 8th grade) – a Roman Catholic school.
- Holy Rosary Catholic School in Clinton (Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade) – another Roman Catholic school.
- Clinton Christian Academy in Clinton (Kindergarten to 12th grade) – a Nondenominational Christian school.
Public Libraries
- Henry County Library
- Lenora Blackmore Branch of Henry County Library
Towns and Villages
Henry County is home to several towns and villages. The largest city and county seat is Clinton.
Cities
- Blairstown
- Brownington
- Calhoun
- Clinton (county seat)
- Deepwater
- Montrose
- Urich
- Windsor
Villages
Census-Designated Place
Other Communities
These are smaller, unincorporated communities in Henry County:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Henry (Misuri) para niños
