Henry County, Missouri

Henry County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton6.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,897 km² (733 mi²). 1,819 km² (702 mi²) of it is land and 78 km² (30 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.10% water.

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Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there are 21,997 people, 9,133 households, and 6,246 families residing in the county. The population density is 12/km² (31/mi²). There are 10,261 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 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. 0.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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

In the county the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,949, and the median income for a family is $36,328. Males have a median income of $27,932 versus $19,201 for females. The per capita income for the county is $16,468. 14.30% of the population and 11.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.40% of those under the age of 18 and 13.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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