Henry, IL Demographics

A map of Henry's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,345	2,180	96.1%	94.0%
Multiracial	68	79	2.8%	3.4%
Black	14	5	0.6%	0.2%
Hispanic	14	32	0.6%	1.4%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.5%

Henry, Illinois has an estimated population of 2,441, an increase from the 2,320 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.1% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Henry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Henry has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Henry, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 7.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Henry is ranked the 467th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Henry was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Henry's White Population

2,345 residents of Henry, or 96.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Henry is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Henry ranks 329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Henry's population has increased from 94.0% to 96.1%.

Henry is more White than neighboring Lacon (95.8% White), Sparland (88.8% White), Hennepin (91.4% White), Varna (93.8% White), and McNabb (92.7% White).

Henry's Black Population

14 residents of Henry, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Henry is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Henry ranks 1037th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of Henry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Henry is more Black than neighboring Sparland (0% Black), Hennepin (0.2% Black), Varna (0% Black), and McNabb (0% Black). Henry is less Black than neighboring Lacon (0.7% Black).

Henry's Asian Population

0 residents of Henry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Henry is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Henry ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Henry's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Henry is less Asian than neighboring Lacon (0.1% Asian).

Henry's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Henry, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Henry is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Henry ranks 1148th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Henry's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Henry is less Hispanic than neighboring Lacon (2.4% Hispanic), Sparland (7.8% Hispanic), Hennepin (6.2% Hispanic), Varna (1% Hispanic), and McNabb (4.3% Hispanic).

Henry's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Henry, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Henry is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Henry ranks 494th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Henry's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Henry is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lacon (0.4% Native American/Other).

Henry's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Henry, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Henry is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Henry ranks 765th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Henry's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Henry's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Henry is more Multiracial than neighboring Lacon (0.7% Multiracial), and Hennepin (2.2% Multiracial). Henry is less Multiracial than neighboring Sparland (3.4% Multiracial), Varna (5.2% Multiracial), and McNabb (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.