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Henry County

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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). Pop per sq mi: 29.60.
Pop 2005: 16,610. State rank: 54. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.80%; 1990-2000 6.10%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 19.10%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,792-$22,750.
Unemployment 2004: 5.50%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 61.50.
Pop 2005: 50,591. State rank: 29. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.80%; 1990-2000 -0.30%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 8.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,527-$26,778.
Unemployment 2004: 5.70%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 32.10.
    Pop 2005: 22,577. State rank: 51. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.60%; 1990-2000 9.70%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 14.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,813-$23,092.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.70%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 147.80.
    Pop 2005: 56,501. State rank: 32. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.50%; 1990-2000 1.70%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 11.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $21,574-$23,309.
    Unemployment 2004: 9.30%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 520.10.
    Pop 2005: 167,848. State rank: 10. Pop change: 2000-20005 40.60%; 1990-2000 103.20%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 4.90%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,993-$26,468.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.00%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 46.60.
    Pop 2005: 20,246. State rank: 35. Pop change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 5.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 8.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,590-$24,291.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.40%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 70.70.
    Pop 2005: 29,453. State rank: 74. Pop change: 2000-20005 0.80%; 1990-2000 0.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 7.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $25,581-$26,713.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 120.20.
    Pop 2005: 47,244. State rank: 30. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.60%; 1990-2000 0.80%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 7.80%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $24,991-$27,428.
    Unemployment 2004: 6.90%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 55.00.
    Pop 2005: 15,903. State rank: 73. Pop change: 2000-20005 5.60%; 1990-2000 17.40%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 13.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $23,318-$23,837.
    Unemployment 2004: 4.70%. 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). Pop per sq mi: 56.10.
    Pop 2005: 31,511. State rank: 46. Pop change: 2000-20005 1.30%; 1990-2000 11.60%. Pop 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; Pop below poverty level: 14.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,041-$22,962.
    Unemployment 2004: 8.00%. 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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