McHenry, Kentucky facts for kids
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McHenry, Kentucky
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McHenry
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Location of McHenry in Ohio County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Incorporated | 1880 |
| Named for | Rep. Henry D. McHenry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 369 |
| • Density | 570.32/sq mi (220.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42354
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-49098 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0497881 |
McHenry is a small city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city." This means it has some power to govern itself. In 2020, about 369 people lived there.
History of McHenry
This area was first called Hamelton. In 1874, its name was changed to McHenry. This was done to honor Henry D. McHenry. He was a Congressman from Kentucky.
Geography of McHenry
McHenry is located in Ohio County, Kentucky. You can find it along U.S. Route 62. The city is southwest of Beaver Dam. It is also northeast of Central City.
The city covers about 0.7 square miles (1.68 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 124 | — | |
| 1890 | 463 | 273.4% | |
| 1900 | 550 | 18.8% | |
| 1910 | 580 | 5.5% | |
| 1920 | 439 | −24.3% | |
| 1930 | 608 | 38.5% | |
| 1940 | 722 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 511 | −29.2% | |
| 1960 | 446 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 420 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 582 | 38.6% | |
| 1990 | 414 | −28.9% | |
| 2000 | 417 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 388 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 369 | −4.9% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in McHenry has changed. In 2000, there were 417 people living in the city. All of the residents were White.
There were 161 households in McHenry in 2000. About 32% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.59 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 35 years.
Notable People from McHenry
- Halley G. Maddox, a major general in the U.S. Army.
