Henry County


Henry County, Alabama

101 Court Sq Suite J
Abbeville, AL 36310
Phone: (334) 585-2753
Fax: (334) 585-5006

On southeastern border of AL, north of Dothan; organized Dec 13, 1819 from Conecuh County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for declaring "Give me liberty or give me death."

Area (sq mi):: 568.33 (land 561.80; water 6.53) Population per square mile: 29.60
Population 2005: 16,610 State rank: 54 Population change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 6.10% Population 2000: 16,310 (White 65.30%; Black or African American 32.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.50%; Asian 0.10%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 39.30
Income 2000: per capita $15,681; median household $30,353; Population below poverty level: 19.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,792-$22,750
Unemployment (2004): 5.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.00% Median travel time to work: 25.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 53.70% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Henry County, Illinois

307 W Center St
Cambridge, IL 61238
Phone: (309) 937-3575
www.co.henry.il.us

In northwestern IL, southeast of Davenport; organized Jan 13, 1825 from Fulton County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming, "Give me liberty or give me death."

Area (sq mi):: 825.60 (land 823.21; water 2.38) Population per square mile: 61.50
Population 2005: 50,591 State rank: 29 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -0.30% Population 2000: 51,020 (White 94.90%; Black or African American 1.10%; Hispanic or Latino 2.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.70%. Median age: 39.10
Income 2000: per capita $18,716; median household $39,854; Population below poverty level: 8.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,527-$26,778
Unemployment (2004): 5.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 21.80 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.80% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Kewanee (12,670)
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    Henry County, Missouri

    100 W Franklin St
    Clinton, MO 64735
    Phone: (660) 885-7204
    Fax: (660) 890-2693

    In west-central MO, southeast of Kansas City; organized as Rives County Dec 13, 1834 from Lafayette County; name changed Feb 15, 1841. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 732.55 (land 702.48; water 30.07) Population per square mile: 32.10
    Population 2005: 22,577 State rank: 51 Population change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 9.70% Population 2000: 21,997 (White 96.20%; Black or African American 1.00%; Hispanic or Latino 0.90%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 40.00
    Income 2000: per capita $16,468; median household $30,949; Population below poverty level: 14.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,813-$23,092
    Unemployment (2004): 6.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.90% Median travel time to work: 25.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.70%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Henry County, Virginia

    PO Box 7
    Collinsville, VA 24078
    Phone: (276) 634-4601
    Fax: (276) 634-4781
    www.martinsville.com

    On central southern border of VA, south of Roanoke; organized Oct 7, 1776 from Pittsylvania County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 384.39 (land 382.35; water 2.04) Population per square mile: 147.80
    Population 2005: 56,501 State rank: 32 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.50%; 1990-2000 1.70% Population 2000: 57,930 (White 72.70%; Black or African American 22.70%; Hispanic or Latino 3.50%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 2.70%. Median age: 39.30
    Income 2000: per capita $17,110; median household $31,816; Population below poverty level: 11.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,574-$23,309
    Unemployment (2004): 9.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 22.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 35.20%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Henry County, Georgia

    140 Henry Pkwy
    McDonough, GA 30253
    Phone: (770) 954-2400
    Fax: (770) 954-2418
    www.co.henry.ga.us

    In west-central GA, southeast of Atlanta; county organized May 15, 1821 from Indian lands. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for declaring, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 324.48 (land 322.71; water 1.77) Population per square mile: 520.10
    Population 2005: 167,848 State rank: 10 Population change: 2000-20005 40.60%; 1990-2000 103.20% Population 2000: 119,341 (White 80.10%; Black or African American 14.70%; Hispanic or Latino 2.30%; Asian 1.80%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 3.40%. Median age: 33.40
    Income 2000: per capita $22,945; median household $57,309; Population below poverty level: 4.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,993-$26,468
    Unemployment (2004): 4.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.50% Median travel time to work: 32.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 68.90%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • McDonough County seat (13,622)
  • Stockbridge (12,541)
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    Henry County, Iowa

    PO Box 176
    Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
    Phone: (319) 385-2632
    Fax: (319) 385-4144
    www.co.henry.ia.us

    In southeastern IA, west of Burlington; established Dec 7, 1836 (prior to statehood) from Wisconsin Territory. Name Origin: For Col. Henry Dodge (1782-1867), officer in the Black Hawk War; governor of WI Territory (1836-41; 1845-48), and U.S. senator from WI (1848-57)

    Area (sq mi):: 436.68 (land 434.44; water 2.24) Population per square mile: 46.60
    Population 2005: 20,246 State rank: 35 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 5.80% Population 2000: 20,336 (White 94.20%; Black or African American 1.50%; Hispanic or Latino 1.30%; Asian 1.90%; Other 1.80%). Foreign born: 1.80%. Median age: 37.10
    Income 2000: per capita $18,192; median household $39,087; Population below poverty level: 8.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,590-$24,291
    Unemployment (2004): 6.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.60% Median travel time to work: 17.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.40%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Henry County, Ohio

    1853 Oakwood Ave
    Napoleon, OH 43545
    Phone: (419) 592-4876
    www.henrycountyohio.com

    In northwestern OH, southwest of Toledo; organized Feb 12, 1820 from Wood County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 419.98 (land 416.50; water 3.47) Population per square mile: 70.70
    Population 2005: 29,453 State rank: 74 Population change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 0.40% Population 2000: 29,210 (White 93.00%; Black or African American 0.60%; Hispanic or Latino 5.40%; Asian 0.40%; Other 3.70%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 36.50
    Income 2000: per capita $18,667; median household $42,657; Population below poverty level: 7.00% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $25,581-$26,713
    Unemployment (2004): 6.30% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 21.40 minutes Working outside county of residence: 43.00%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Henry County, Indiana

    PO Box B
    New Castle, IN 47362
    Phone: (765) 529-6401
    Fax: (765) 521-7046

    In east-central IN, south of Muncie; established Dec 31, 1821 from Delaware County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 394.90 (land 392.93; water 1.97) Population per square mile: 120.20
    Population 2005: 47,244 State rank: 30 Population change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 0.80% Population 2000: 48,508 (White 97.50%; Black or African American 0.90%; Hispanic or Latino 0.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.00%). Foreign born: 0.50%. Median age: 38.70
    Income 2000: per capita $19,355; median household $38,150; Population below poverty level: 7.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,991-$27,428
    Unemployment (2004): 6.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.80% Median travel time to work: 23.70 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.40%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • New Castle County seat (18,944)
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    Henry County, Kentucky

    27 S Property Rd
    New Castle, KY 40050
    Phone: (502) 845-5705
    Fax: (502) 845-5708
    www.henryweb.com

    In northwestern KY, northeast of Louisville; established Dec 14, 1798 from Shelby County. Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for proclaiming, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 291.11 (land 289.32; water 1.79) Population per square mile: 55.00
    Population 2005: 15,903 State rank: 73 Population change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 17.40% Population 2000: 15,060 (White 93.20%; Black or African American 3.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.30%; Asian 0.30%; Other 2.40%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 37.30
    Income 2000: per capita $17,846; median household $37,263; Population below poverty level: 13.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,318-$23,837
    Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 30.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 59.40%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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    Henry County, Tennessee

    101 W Washington St Suite 100 PO Box 24
    Paris, TN 38242
    Phone: (731) 642-2412
    Fax: (731) 644-0947
    www.henryco.com

    On northwestern border of TN, southwest of Clarksville; organized Nov 7, 1821 from Western District (Indian lands). Name Origin: For Patrick Henry (1736-99), patriot, governor of VA (1776-79; 1784-86), and statesman, famous for declaring, "Give me liberty or give me death."

    Area (sq mi):: 593.45 (land 561.68; water 31.77) Population per square mile: 56.10
    Population 2005: 31,511 State rank: 46 Population change: 2000-20005 1.30%; 1990-2000 11.60% Population 2000: 31,115 (White 88.70%; Black or African American 9.00%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.50%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 40.90
    Income 2000: per capita $15,855; median household $30,169; Population below poverty level: 14.30% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,041-$22,962
    Unemployment (2004): 8.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.60% Median travel time to work: 19.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 19.40%     Cities with population over 10,000: None
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