Henderson County | |
|---|---|
 Henderson County Courthouse, Oquawka | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′N 90°56′W / 40.81°N 90.93°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Named for | Richard Henderson |
| Seat | Oquawka |
| Largest village | Oquawka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 395 sq mi (1,020 km2) |
| • Land | 379 sq mi (980 km2) |
| • Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 4.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,387 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 15th |
| Website | www |
Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it has a population of 6,387.[1] Its county seat is Oquawka.[2]
Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
- ^ "Henderson County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.