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Henderson, Illinois

Village · Population 257 · #1050 in Illinois

About Henderson

Henderson is a tiny community in western Illinois with an estimated population of 257.

Henderson holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 952 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Henderson Unique

  • One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)257
Rank in state#1050 of 1,294
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density952/sq mi
Coordinates41.0239, -90.3536

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