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Henry, IL


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Henry, Illinois

Henry, Illinois is 31 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 102 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Marshall county. The population of the city is 2,540.

The People and Families of Henry

In Henry, about 58% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Henry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Henry had a median family income of $50,375.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Henry.

Henry Housing

Of the housing in Henry, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Henry, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Henry, IL

Comparing Henry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built33
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