Henry County, Illinois

Henry County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°21′N 90°08′W / 41.35°N 90.14°W / 41.35; -90.14
Country United States
State Illinois
FoundedJanuary 13, 1825
Named afterPatrick Henry
SeatCambridge
Largest cityKewanee
Area
  Total
826 sq mi (2,140 km2)
  Land823 sq mi (2,130 km2)
  Water2.7 sq mi (7 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
49,284
  Estimate 
(2023)
48,448
  Density60/sq mi (23/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts16th, 17th
Websitewww.henrycty.com

Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. The 2020 United States census, listed its population at 49,284. Its county seat is Cambridge. Henry County is included in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.