McHenry, Kentucky
McHenry: Settlement in Kentucky
About
McHenry is a city located in the county of Ohio in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 388 and a population density of 230 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 380 inhabitants.
The city was created 144 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about McHenry
| Population : | 380 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Ohio County |
| Postal code : | 42354 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 1.68 km2 |
| Altitude : | 420 feet / 128 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1880 (144 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:00:42 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 226 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
McHenry is located at 37°22'55"N 86°55'21"W (37.3819900, -86.9224900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of McHenry decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 388 | - | census |
| 2011 | 392 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 392 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 390 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 389 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 389 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 392 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 390 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 390 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 388 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 380 | -2.11% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,225 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,821 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,702 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,887 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.1% |
| White only, percent : | 61.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 20.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 46.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 26.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 280 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 25.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $106,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $994 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $411 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $634 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,735 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 28.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,772 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 215,106 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,367 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,222 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,772 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 668 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 386 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 163 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 74 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 533 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,314.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.00 |
Schools in McHenry
College & universities near McHenry, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 247940 | Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro (KY) | 42303 |
| 484330 | Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro | Owensboro (KY) | 42303-7757 |
| 157076 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Owensboro (KY) | 42301 |
| 156356 | Brescia University | Owensboro (KY) | 42301-3023 |
| 157304 | Madisonville Community College | Madisonville (KY) | 42431 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near McHenry, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near McHenry
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Henry Post Office | Mc Henry (KY) | 42354 |
| Beaver Dam Post Office | Beaver Dam (KY) | 42320 |
| Hartford Post Office | Hartford (KY) | 42347 |
| Centertown Post Office | Centertown (KY) | 42328 |
| Rockpor Post Office | Rockport (KY) | 42369 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- McHenry , Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 27,100 people.
- McHenry , North Dakota settlement in North Dakota with a population of 48 people.
Other cities in Ohio County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ohio County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | 3,553 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Hartford | 2,715 | City in Kentucky, USA |
| Fordsville | 522 | Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Centertown | 430 | City in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States |
| Rockport | 263 | Human settlement in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States of America |
