Henry County, Missouri

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Henry County is a county located in the western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,946.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Clinton.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The county was organized December 13, 1834, as Rives County but was renamed in 1841 for Revolutionary War patriot Patrick Henry.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The county originally had been named after William Cabell Rives,<ref>Template:Cite news Template:Open access</ref> who was then serving as a U.S. Senator from Virginia. However, Rives lost popularity in Missouri after he joined the Whig Party.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (4.8%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

Adjacent counties

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

Major highways

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Jefferson Lines

Demographics

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As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 21,997 people, 9,133 households, and 6,246 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 10,261 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.

2020 Census

Henry County Racial Composition<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Race	Num.	Perc.
White (NH)	19,800	90.22%
Black or African American (NH)	177	0.8%
Native American (NH)	89	0.4%
Asian (NH)	91	0.41%
Pacific Islander (NH)	6	0.03%
Other/Mixed (NH)	1,210	5.51%
Hispanic or Latino	573	2.61%

Education

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Historic photo of Baird College in Clinton

Public schools

Calhoun R-VIII School District– Calhoun
- Calhoun Elementary School (K-06)
- Calhoun High School (07–12)
Clinton School District – Clinton
- Clinton Early Childhood Center (PK)
- Henry Elementary School (K-02)
- Clinton Intermediate School (03–05)
- 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 (K4-12) – Nondenominational Christian

Public libraries

Henry County Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Lenora Blackmore Branch of Henry County Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Politics

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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.

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State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2024	74.17% 7,957	23.56% 2,527	2.28% 244
2020	74.00% 7,928	24.02% 2,574	1.98% 212
2016	59.40% 5,582	37.51% 3,695	3.09% 304
2012	42.14% 4,277	53.85% 5,430	3.74% 377
2008	35.70% 3,935	61.79% 6,810	2.51% 277
2004	50.47% 5,471	48.29% 5,235	1.23% 134
2000	45.63% 4,420	52.36% 5,072	2.01% 194
1996	34.41% 3,135	62.70% 5,712	2.89% 263

All of Henry County is a part of Missouri's 57th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is represented by Rodger Reedy (R-Windsor), who was elected in 2018.<ref name="Missouri House of Representatives">Template:Cite web</ref>

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