Johnson County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Missouri
. As of 2010, the population was 52,595. Its county seat
is Warrensburg
. The county was formed 13 December 1834 from Lafayette County and was named for Vice President
Richard M. Johnson
.
of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in the county. The population density
was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White
, 4.33% Black
or African American
, 0.65% Native American
, 1.43% Asian
, 0.13% Pacific Islander
, 1.29% from other races
, and 2.05% from two or more races. 2.92% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 17,410 households out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples
living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $28,901 versus $21,376 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.
U.S. state
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of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. As of 2010, the population was 52,595. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Warrensburg
Warrensburg, Missouri
Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,340 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.-History:Warrensburg...
. The county was formed 13 December 1834 from Lafayette County and was named for Vice President
Vice President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States is the holder of a public office created by the United States Constitution. The Vice President, together with the President of the United States, is indirectly elected by the people, through the Electoral College, to a four-year term...
Richard M. Johnson
Richard Mentor Johnson
Richard Mentor Johnson was the ninth Vice President of the United States, serving in the administration of Martin Van Buren . He was the only vice-president ever elected by the United States Senate under the provisions of the Twelfth Amendment. Johnson also represented Kentucky in the U.S...
.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 833.03 square miles (2,157.5 km²), of which 830.44 square miles (2,150.8 km²) (or 99.69%) is land and 2.59 square miles (6.7 km²) (or 0.31%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Lafayette County (north)
- Pettis CountyPettis County, MissouriPettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1833 and is named for U.S. Congressman Spencer Darwin Pettis. As of 2000, the population was 39,403...
(east) - Henry CountyHenry County, MissouriHenry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population was 21,997. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was organized in 1835 as Rives County, and renamed in 1841 after the American patriot Patrick Henry, of Virginia. The county was originally named after...
(south) - Cass CountyCass County, MissouriCass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of 2010, the population was 99,478. Its county seat is Harrisonville. The county was organized in 1835 as "Van Buren County", renamed in 1848 after Michigan U.S...
(west) - Jackson CountyJackson County, MissouriJackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. With a population of 674,158 in the 2010 census, Jackson County is the second most populous of Missouri's counties, after St. Louis County. Kansas City, the state's most populous city and focus city of the Kansas City Metropolitan...
(northwest)
Major highways
U.S. Route 50
Route 2
Route 13
Route 23
Route 58
Route 131Missouri Route 131Route 131 is a highway located in Lafayette and Johnson counties in western Missouri. Its northern terminus is at Route 224 in downtown Wellington and its southern terminus is on Route 2 south of Medford....
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 58 people per square mile (22/km²). There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of 23 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.33% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.65% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.43% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.13% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.29% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.05% from two or more races. 2.92% 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 17,410 households out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $28,901 versus $21,376 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Kingsville, Missouri Kingsville is a city at the intersection of Route 58 and Missouri supplemental route W in west central Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 257 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kingsville is located at .... Knob Noster, Missouri Knob Noster is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,462 at the 2000 census. It is located adjacent to Whiteman Air Force Base. Knob Noster State Park is nearby.-History:... |
La Tour, Missouri La Tour is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 65 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a village... Leeton, Missouri Leeton is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 619 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Leeton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of .-Demographics:... |
Warrensburg, Missouri Warrensburg is a city in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 16,340 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Johnson County. The Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Johnson County. It is home to the University of Central Missouri.-History:Warrensburg... |
See also
- List of counties in Missouri
- Missouri census statistical areasMissouri census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 3 Combined Statistical Areas , 8 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 20 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of Missouri...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson County, Missouri
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Johnson 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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