Osage County, Missouri
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Osage County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Missouri
. The county was named for the Osage River
. As of 2000, the population was 13,062. Its county seat
is Linn
. The center of population
of Missouri is located in Osage County, in the city of Westphalia
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt.
Osage County is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
. Its geography and the founding of Westphalia Vineyards links it to the Missouri Rhineland
, extending along the Missouri River valley to the western edges of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Although started only in 2005, Westphalia Vineyards won the gold medal in the National Norton Festival Wine Competition in St. Louis in 2007 for the top-rated wine from the Norton grape.
of 2000, there were 13,062 people, 4,922 households, and 3,578 families residing in the county. The population density
was 22 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,904 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.64% White
, 0.16% Black
or African American
, 0.24% Native American
, 0.08% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 4,922 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% were married couples
living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,565, and the median income for a family was $46,503. Males had a median income of $29,538 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,245. About 5.90% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 10.40% 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...
. The county was named for the Osage River
Osage River
The Osage River is a tributary of the Missouri River in central Missouri in the United States. The Osage River is one of the larger rivers in Missouri. The river drains a mostly rural area of . The watershed includes an area of east-central Kansas and a large portion of west-central and central...
. As of 2000, the population was 13,062. 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 Linn
Linn, Missouri
Linn is a city in Osage County, Missouri, USA. The population was 1,354 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Osage County. Linn is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
. The center of population
Center of population
In demographics, the center of population of a region is a geographical point that describes a centerpoint of the region's population...
of Missouri is located in Osage County, in the city of Westphalia
Westphalia, Missouri
Westphalia is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 320 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area....
http://www.census.gov/geo/www/cenpop/statecenters.txt.
Osage County is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Cole County. Located in Callaway and Cole counties, it is the principal city of the Jefferson City metropolitan area, which encompasses the entirety of both counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,079...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area
The Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties – Cole, Callaway, Moniteau, and Osage – in central Missouri anchored by the city of Jefferson City...
. Its geography and the founding of Westphalia Vineyards links it to the Missouri Rhineland
Missouri Rhineland
The Missouri Rhineland is a geographical area of Missouri that extends from west of St. Louis to slightly east of Jefferson City, located mostly in the Missouri River Valley on both sides of the river...
, extending along the Missouri River valley to the western edges of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Although started only in 2005, Westphalia Vineyards won the gold medal in the National Norton Festival Wine Competition in St. Louis in 2007 for the top-rated wine from the Norton grape.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 613.41 square miles (1,588.7 km²), of which 606.11 square miles (1,569.8 km²) (or 98.81%) is land and 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) (or 1.19%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Callaway CountyCallaway County, MissouriCallaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of...
(north) - Gasconade CountyGasconade County, MissouriGasconade County is a county in the U.S. state of Missouri located on the south side of the Missouri River, which once served as the chief route of transportation in the state. Located in the area called the Missouri Rhineland, the county had a population of 15,342 as of the 2000 U.S. Census. A...
(east) - Maries County (south)
- Miller County (southwest)
- Cole County (west)
- Montgomery CountyMontgomery County, MissouriMontgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies in East Central Missouri, approximately halfway between Columbia and St. Louis. As of 2000, the population was 12,136. It was named in honor of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775...
(northeast at a point in the Missouri River)
Major highways
U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 63
Route 89
Route 100
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,062 people, 4,922 households, and 3,578 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 22 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,904 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.64% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.59% 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)
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of any race.
There were 4,922 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 103.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,565, and the median income for a family was $46,503. Males had a median income of $29,538 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $17,245. About 5.90% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Municipalities
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Chamois, Missouri Chamois is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 456 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in 1856 and is named after Chamonix in France, due to its Alpine scenery... Folk, Missouri Folk is an unincorporated community in northwestern Osage County, Missouri, USA. It is located about ten miles southeast of Jefferson City just off Route 133. It was named for former governor Joseph W. Folk. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from nearby Westphalia.... Frankenstein, Missouri Frankenstein is an unincorporated community in northwestern Osage County, Missouri, USA. It is located about east of Jefferson City.The community is believed named not for the monster, but for Gottfried Franken, who donated land to build a church here in 1890.Additional info: The Population only... |
Freeburg, Missouri Freeburg is a village in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 423 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Freeburg is located at .... Koeltztown, Missouri Koeltztown is an unincorporated community in southern Osage County, Missouri, United States. It is located about seventeen miles southeast of Jefferson City and is one of the oldest settlements in Osage County. Founded in 1858, the community was named for its first postmaster, August Koeltze... Linn, Missouri Linn is a city in Osage County, Missouri, USA. The population was 1,354 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Osage County. Linn is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Loose Creek, Missouri Loose Creek is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Missouri, USA. It is located on U.S. Route 50 about eight miles east of Jefferson City. Originally called Russellville, it was renamed for the creek which runs near it.-History:... Meta, Missouri Meta is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 249 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also the world headquarters of Diamond Pet Foods.-Geography:... Rich Fountain, Missouri Rich Fountain is an unincorporated community in Osage County, Missouri, USA. It is located off U.S. Route 63 by three miles and is fifteen miles southeast of Jefferson City. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Freeburg. Town was founded by the Struempf Family.... |
Westphalia, Missouri Westphalia is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 320 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Osage County, Missouri
External links
- The Osage County Branch of the Missouri River Regional Library
- Westphalia Vineyards Official Website
- Osage Community Players, Inc.
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Osage 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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