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Henry

Illinois · 2,540 residents · 1.797 sq mi
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Henry has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,236. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,540
−2%since 1990
from 2,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,413 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,442 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
+13%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Henry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,236
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,094 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,473
+53%since 1990
from $12,061 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$480
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
21.9% rent
1.8
+2%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(2,585)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,471)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score3.3%(83)
3
+183%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Henry, Illinois?

Henry, Illinois has about 2,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Henry, Illinois?

The typical household in Henry, Illinois earns about $40,236 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Henry, Illinois expensive?

In Henry, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in Henry, Illinois?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Henry, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Henry, Illinois?

About 5.6% of people in Henry, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Henry, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Henry, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 51 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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