Henry County | |
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Coordinates: 41°21′N 90°08′W / 41.35°N 90.14°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | January 13, 1825 |
Named for | Patrick Henry |
Seat | Cambridge |
Largest city | Kewanee |
Area | |
• Total | 826 sq mi (2,140 km2) |
• Land | 823 sq mi (2,130 km2) |
• Water | 2.7 sq mi (7 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 49,284 |
• Estimate (2023) | 48,448 |
• Density | 60/sq mi (23/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 16th, 17th |
Website | www |
Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. The 2020 United States Census, listed its population at 49,284.[1] Its county seat is Cambridge.[2] Henry County is included in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3]