Henry County, Indiana

Henry County: County in Indiana, United States

About

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 49,462 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,033 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Castle. The county was created 202 years ago in 1821.

Henry County locator map
Location of Henry County on Indiana map.

Quick Facts about Henry County

Population : 48,033 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Indiana (United States)
Different from : Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County
Area : 1023 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.75%
Land as percent of area : 99.25%
Named for : Patrick Henry
Capital : New Castle
Establishment : December 12, 1821
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 21:23:23 (21st December 2024)
Density : 47 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.98% (2010-2020)
Henry County Courthouse - New Castle IN image
Henry County Courthouse - New Castle IN
Henry County Courthouse - New Castle IN image
Henry County Courthouse - New Castle IN image

Geography

Henry County is located at 39°55'52"N 85°23'47"W (39.9310400, -85.3964400). It has 7 neighbors: Fayette County, Hancock County, Rush County, Wayne County, Delaware County, Madison County and Randolph County.

Henry County map

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The largest city of Henry County is New Castle with a population of 17,106. Other cities include, Knightstown population 2,134, Ashland population 1,754, Honey Creek population 1,151 and Lewisville population 348. See all Henry County cities & populated places.

Henry County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County.

City Name Population Title
New Castle 17,106 City in Indiana
Knox 3,552 City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
Middletown 2,260 Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States
Knightstown 2,134 City in Indiana
Ashland 1,754 Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana
Honey Creek 1,151 Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana
Spiceland 934 Township in Henry County, Indiana
Hillsboro 503 Town in Indiana, United States
Kennard 446 Town in Indiana
Mooreland 355 Town
Lewisville 348 Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Mount Summit 333 Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Straughn 212 Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Dunreith 169 Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Springport 140 Human settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Greensboro 137 Town in Indiana, United States

Henry County has 7 neighbours.

  • New Castle

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Henry County decreased by 2.98% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 49,462 - census
2011 49,216 -0.5% estimation process
2012 49,112 -0.21% estimation process
2013 48,843 -0.55% estimation process
2014 48,886 0.09% estimation process
2015 48,655 -0.47% estimation process
2016 48,345 -0.64% estimation process
2017 48,170 -0.36% estimation process
2018 48,131 -0.08% estimation process
2019 47,972 -0.33% estimation process
2020 48,033 0.13% estimation process

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People born in Henry County (8)

People born in Henry County, including South Dakota politician Arthur C. Mellette, politician Clifford M. Hardin, politician Ralph Harvey, .

List

  • Marvin Huffman (American basketball player) he was born in 14/03/1917
  • Dale Waters (American football player, defensive lineman, offensive lineman) he was born in 27/05/1909
  • Ira Hough (Recipient of the Medal of Honor) he was born in 02/07/1842
  • James B. Martindale (American lawyer) he was born in 30/03/1836
  • Lydia Maria Weesner she was born in 28/01/1850

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