Gentry County, Missouri
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 6,861 people, 2,747 households, and 1,884 families residing in the county. The population density
was 14 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,214 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.57% White
, 0.12% Black
or African American
, 0.31% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.16% Pacific Islander
, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,747 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 21.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,933. Males had a median income of $26,365 versus $19,802 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,879. About 9.00% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,861 people, 2,747 households, and 1,884 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 14 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,214 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.57% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.31% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.64% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,747 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 29.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 21.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,933. Males had a median income of $26,365 versus $19,802 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,879. About 9.00% of families and 12.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.20% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Gentry, Missouri Gentry is a village in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 101 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gentry is located at .... King City, Missouri King City is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,012 at the 2000 census.-History:John Pittsenbarger was the first European settler when he set up a tent in town in 1856. His application to name the town Petersburg was rejected because there was already a town of... |
McFall, Missouri McFall is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 135 at the 2000 census.-Geography:McFall is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Stanberry, Missouri Stanberry is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,243 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stanberry is located at .... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Gentry County, Missouri
External links
- Gentry County Library
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Gentry 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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