Henry County, Kentucky
Henry County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,416 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,067 inhabitants. Its county seat is New Castle. The county was created 226 years ago in 1798.
Quick Facts about Henry County
| Population : | 16,067 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County, Henry County |
| Area : | 754 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.3% |
| Named for : | Patrick Henry |
| Capital : | New Castle |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1798 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:26:39 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Henry County is located at 38°26'54"N 85°7'8"W (38.4484700, -85.1189300). It has 5 neighbors: Carroll County, Franklin County, Owen County, Shelby County and Trimble County.
Henry County map
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The largest city of Henry County is New Castle with a population of 930. Other cities include, Campbellsburg population 784 and Smithfield population 115. See all Henry County cities & populated places.
Henry County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eminence | 2,566 | Town in Kentucky |
| New Castle | 930 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Campbellsburg | 784 | Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Smithfield | 115 | Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Henry County
Henry County has 5 neighbours.
- Carroll County county in Kentucky, United States
- Franklin County county in Kentucky, United States
- Owen County county in Kentucky, United States
- Shelby County county in Kentucky, United States of America
- Trimble County county in Kentucky, United States
Demographics
The population of Henry County increased by 4.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,416 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,375 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,336 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,432 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,547 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,563 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,834 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,972 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,061 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,126 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,067 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in Henry County (8)
People born in Henry County, including author Wendell Berry, politician Arthur Yager, politician John Calhoon, .
List
- Jesse Applegate (American pioneer) he was born in 05/07/1811
- Matthew Ricketts (American politician) he was born in 03/04/1858
- William H. Spurgeon (founder of Santa Ana, California) he was born in 10/10/1829
- Reuben T. Durrett (Lawyer, historian) he was born in 22/01/1824
- Robert Mallory Berry he was born in 28/01/1846
Other places with the same name (10)
- Henry County , Georgia county in Indiana, United States with a population of 239,139 people.
- Henry County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 50,309 people.
- Henry County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 48,411 people.
- Henry County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 48,033 people.
- Henry County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 32,056 people.
- Henry County , Ohio county in Ohio, United States with a population of 26,904 people.
- Henry County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 22,076 people.
- Henry County , Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 19,697 people.
- Henry County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 17,223 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
