Henderson County, Illinois

Henderson County
Henderson County Courthouse, Oquawka
Map of Illinois highlighting Henderson County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°49′N 90°56′W / 40.81°N 90.93°W / 40.81; -90.93
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1841
Named forRichard Henderson
SeatOquawka
Largest villageOquawka
Area
 • Total395 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Land379 sq mi (980 km2)
 • Water16 sq mi (40 km2)  4.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total6,387
 • Density16/sq mi (6.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.hendersoncountyedc.com

Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 United States Census, it has a population of 6,387.[1] Its county seat is Oquawka.[2]

Henderson County is part of the Burlington, IA–IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "Henderson County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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