Henry County, Missouri

Adjacent counties

• Johnson County (north)
• Pettis County (northeast)
• Benton County (east)
• St. Clair County (south)
• Bates County (west)
• Cass County (northwest)

Major highways

• Route 7
• Route 13
• Route 18
• Route 52

Transit

• Jefferson Lines

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 21,946. The median age was 44.7 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 22.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 93.8 males age 18 and over.^[13]

The racial makeup of the county was 91.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.9% from some other race, and 6.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.6% of the population.^[14]

40.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.6% lived in rural areas.^[15]

There were 9,253 households in the county, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[13]

There were 10,693 housing units, of which 13.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 70.2% were owner-occupied and 29.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.5%.^[13]

2000 census

As of the census^[16] of 2000, there were 21,997 people, 9,133 households, and 6,246 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12 people/km²). There were 10,261 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.61% White, 1.02% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Approximately 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,133 households, out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.30% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 27.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.70% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 24.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,949, and the median income for a family was $36,328. Males had a median income of $27,932 versus $19,201 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,468. About 11.40% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.40% of those under age 18 and 13.90% of those age 65 or over.

Racial and ethnic composition

Public schools

• Calhoun R-VIII School District– Calhoun
  • Calhoun Elementary School (K-06)
  • Calhoun High School (07–12)
• Clinton School District Archived October 15, 2007, at the Wayback Machine – Clinton
  • Clinton Early Childhood Center (PK)
  • Henry Elementary School (K-02)
  • Clinton Intermediate School (03–05)
  • Clinton Middle School (06–08)
  • Clinton High School (09–12)
• Davis R-XII School District – Clinton
  • Davis Elementary School (K-08)
• Henry County R-I School District – Windsor
  • Windsor Elementary School (PK-06)
  • Windsor High School (07–12)
• Lakeland R-III School District – Deepwater/Lowry City
  • Actually located in St. Clair County
  • Lakeland Elementary School (PK-06)
  • Lakeland High School (07–12)
• Leesville R-IX School District – Clinton
  • Leesville Elementary School (K-08)
• Montrose R-XIV School District – Montrose
  • Montrose Elementary School (K-08)
  • Montrose High School (09–12)
• Shawnee R-III School District – Chilhowee
  • Shawnee Elementary School (K-08)

Private schools

• Windsor Amish Schools – Windsor (01–08) – Amish
• St. Mary's School – Montrose (01–08) – Roman Catholic
• Holy Rosary Catholic School – Clinton (PK-08) – Roman Catholic
• Clinton Christian Academy – Clinton (K4-12) – Nondenominational Christian

Public libraries

• Henry County Library^[26]
• Lenora Blackmore Branch of Henry County Library^[27]

Local

The Democratic Party historically controls politics at the local level in Henry County. However, recent gains by Republicans have made Henry County a decidedly Republican stronghold, holding almost all positions in the county.

State

All of Henry County is a part of Missouri's 57th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is represented by Rodger Reedy (R-Windsor), who was elected in 2018.^[28]

All of Henry County is a part of Missouri's 31st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Ed Emery (R-Lamar).

Federal

All of Henry County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Political culture

Cities

Villages

• La Due
• Tightwad

Census-designated place

• Hartwell

Unincorporated communities

Townships

• Bear Creek
• Bethlehem
• Big Creek
• Bogard
• Clinton
• Davis
• Deepwater
• Deer Creek
• Fairview
• Fields Creek
• Honey Creek
• Leesville
• Osage
• Shawnee
• Springfield
• Tebo
• Walker
• White Oak
• Windsor