Henderson County
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Henderson County saw 14.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 23% of income in Henderson County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Henderson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Henderson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Henderson County: 23% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 23% of income in Henderson County—ranking it 43rd least dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Henderson County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Henderson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 15%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.
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Henderson County residents received $13,204 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 38th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Henderson County received an average of $13,204 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th highest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Henderson County population was 6,809 in 2019
Henderson County had a population of 6,809 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Henderson County population was 6,737 in 2020
Henderson County had a population of 6,737 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.
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Henderson county population decreases by 43 people between 2017 and 2018
Henderson county population decreased by 43 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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38.8% unemployed in Henderson County in 2017
38.8 percent of Henderson County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Henderson county population decreases by 43 people between 2017 and 2018
Henderson county population decreased by 43 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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40.1% unemployed in Henderson County in 2018
40.1 percent of Henderson County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Henderson County?
There were six offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Henderson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lomax?
There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Lomax, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Henderson County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Henderson County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.
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Public employee tally: Top 25 counties in Illinois
Henderson and Knox are among Illinois counties that employ the most government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Q1 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61454 convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 61454 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Galesburg Reporter.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61454?
There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 61454, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Galesburg Reporter.