Clinton County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 18,979 people, 7,152 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density
was 45 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 7,877 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.58% White
, 1.52% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.27% from other races
, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 7,152 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,629, and the median income for a family was $48,244. Males had a median income of $36,307 versus $22,991 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,056. About 7.30% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 18,979 people, 7,152 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 45 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 7,877 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.58% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.52% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 7,152 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,629, and the median income for a family was $48,244. Males had a median income of $36,307 versus $22,991 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,056. About 7.30% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Hemple, Missouri Hemple is an unincorporated community in northwestern Clinton County, Missouri. It is located about three miles southwest of Stewartsville. Its post office has closed and its mail now comes from Stewartsville.... Holt, Missouri Holt is a city in Clay and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 405 at the 2000 census.Holt has the distinction of holding the world record for the fastest accumulation of rainfall... |
Lathrop, Missouri Lathrop is a city in Clinton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,092 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lathrop is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Osborn, Missouri Osborn is a city in Clinton and De Kalb Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 455 at the 2000 census.The Clinton County portion of Osborn is part of the Kansas City, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the DeKalb County portion is part of the St... † |
Plattsburg, Missouri Plattsburg is a city in Clinton County, Missouri, along the Little Platte River. The population was 2,354 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clinton County.- History :... Trimble, Missouri Trimble is a city in Clinton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 451 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Trimble is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Turney, Missouri Turney is a village in Clinton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Turney is located at .... |
- † Only partially in Clinton County, a part of each town extends into DeKalb County.
Private Communities
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- https://sites.google.com/site/lakearrowheadmo/ Lake Arrowhead
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Clinton County from University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
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