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North Henderson, Illinois
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Location in Mercer County, Illinois
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 North Henderson, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | North Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 775 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 162 |
| • Density | 716.81/sq mi (276.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61466
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-53793 |
North Henderson is a small village located in Mercer County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 162 people lived there.
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Where is North Henderson Located?
North Henderson is in the southeastern part of Mercer County. It is about 21 miles (34 km) southeast of Aledo, which is the main town of the county. The village is also about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Galesburg.
The village covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 176 | — | |
| 1960 | 210 | — | |
| 1970 | 246 | 17.1% | |
| 1980 | 234 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 184 | −21.4% | |
| 2000 | 187 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 187 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 162 | −13.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 187 people living in North Henderson. These people made up 74 households, and 52 of those were families. The village had about 343 homes per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village were White. A small number of people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (56.8%) were married couples. Some households (13.5%) were led by a female without a husband present.
The average age of people in North Henderson was 36 years old. About 24% of the population was under 18. About 17% of the people were 65 years old or older.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $35,500 per year. For families, the average income was $42,500 per year.
Famous People from North Henderson
- Karl Swanson was a professional baseball player. He played second base for the Chicago White Sox. Karl Swanson was born right here in North Henderson.
See also
In Spanish: North Henderson (Illinois) para niños
