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Named for
  
Largest city
  
Time zone
  
Central: UTC-6/-5

Area
  
1,896 km²

Population
  
22,059 (2013)

University
  
Clinton Technical School

Seat
  
Clinton

Congressional district
  
Website
  
www.henrycomo.com

Founded
  
1835

Unemployment rate
  
5.6% (Apr 2015)

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Rivers
  
Barker Creek, Norris Creek, North Deepwater Creek

Henry County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,272. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized December 13, 1834 as Rives County but was renamed in 1841 for Revolutionary War patriot Patrick Henry. The county originally had been named after William Cabell Rives, who was then serving as a U.S. Senator from Virginia. However, Rives lost popularity in Missouri after he joined the Whig Party.

Contents

Map of Henry County, MO, USA

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 732 square miles (1,900 km2), of which 697 square miles (1,810 km2) is land and 35 square miles (91 km2) (4.8%) is water.

Adjacent counties

  • Johnson County (north)
  • Pettis County (northeast)
  • Benton County (east)
  • St. Clair County (south)
  • Bates County (west)
  • Cass County (northwest)
  • Major highways

  • Route 7
  • Route 13
  • Route 18
  • Route 52
  • Demographics

    As of the census of 2000, there were 21,997 people, 9,133 households, and 6,246 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 10,261 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.61% White, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Approximately 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

    There were 9,133 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.

    In the county, the population was spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.

    The median income for a household in the county was $30,949, and the median income for a family was $36,328. Males had a median income of $27,932 versus $19,201 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,468. About 11.40% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.

    Public schools

  • Calhoun R-VIII School District– Calhoun
  • Calhoun Elementary School (K-06)
  • Calhoun High School (07-12)
  • Clinton School District – Clinton
  • Henry Elementary School (PK-05)
  • Clinton Middle School (06-08)
  • Clinton High School (09-12)
  • Davis R-XII School District – Clinton
  • Davis Elementary School (K-08)
  • Henry County R-I School District – Windsor
  • Windsor Elementary School (PK-06)
  • Windsor High School (07-12)
  • Lakeland R-III School District – Deepwater/Lowry City
  • Actually located in St. Clair County
  • Lakeland Elementary School (PK-06)
  • Lakeland High School (07-12)
  • Leesville R-IX School District – Clinton
  • Leesville Elementary School (K-08)
  • Montrose R-XIV School District – Montrose
  • Montrose Elementary School (K-08)
  • Montrose High School (09-12)
  • Shawnee R-III School District – Chilhowee
  • Shawnee Elementary School (K-08)
  • Private schools

  • Windsor Amish Schools – Windsor (01-08) – Amish
  • St. Mary’s School – Montrose (01-08) – Roman Catholic
  • Holy Rosary Catholic School – Clinton (PK-08) – Roman Catholic
  • Clinton Christian Academy – Clinton (K-09) – Nondenominational Christian
  • Local

    The Democratic Party historically controls politics at the local level in Henry County. However, recent gains by Republicans have made Henry County a swing county.

    State

    All of Henry County is a part of Missouri’s 120th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is represented by Scott N. Largent (R-Clinton).

    All of Henry County is a part of Missouri’s 28th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Mike Parson (R-Bolivar).

    Federal

    All of Henry County is included in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

    Missouri Presidential Preference Primary (2008)

  • Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 2,102, than any candidate from either party in Henry County during the 2008 presidential primary. She also received more votes than the total number of votes cast in the entire Republican primary in Henry County.
  • Villages

  • La Due
  • Tightwad
  • Census-designated place

  • Hartwell
  • References

    Henry County, Missouri Wikipedia


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