Laclede County, Missouri
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Laclede County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,039.[1] Its county seat is Lebanon.[2] The county was organized February 24, 1849, and was named after Pierre Laclède, founder of St. Louis.[3]
Laclede County comprises the Lebanon, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.4%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Camden County (north)
- Pulaski County (northeast)
- Texas County (southeast)
- Wright County (south)
- Webster County (southwest)
- Dallas County (west)
Major highways
- File:I-44 (MO).svg Interstate 44
- File:US 66.svg U.S. Route 66 (1926-1979)
- File:MO-5.svg Route 5
- File:MO-7.svg Route 7
- File:MO-17.svg Route 17
- File:MO-32.svg Route 32
- File:MO-64.svg Route 64
- File:MO-64A.svg Route 64A
National protected area
- Mark Twain National Forest (part)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 2,498 | — | |
| 1860 | 5,182 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 9,380 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 11,524 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 14,721 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 16,523 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 17,363 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 16,857 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 16,320 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 18,718 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 19,010 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 18,991 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 19,944 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 24,323 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 27,158 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 32,513 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 35,571 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 36,039 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010[9] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 36,039, a median age of 40.8 years, 24.0% of residents under the age of 18, 18.7% of residents 65 years of age or older, 98.5 males for every 100 females, and 95.8 males for every 100 females age 18 and over.[10]
40.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.2% lived in rural areas.[11]
There were 14,325 households in the county, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; about 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 15,908 housing units, of which 10.0% were vacant; among occupied housing units, 68.6% were owner-occupied and 31.4% were renter-occupied; the homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%.[10]
The racial and ethnic composition remained majority White (non-Hispanic), with smaller shares of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, other, and multiracial residents. 2.6% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.[12]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 32,482 | 90.13% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 262 | 0.72% |
| Native American (NH) | 197 | 0.55% |
| Asian (NH) | 190 | 0.53% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 17 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,936 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 955 | 2.65% |
2000 census
As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 32,513 people, 12,760 households, and 9,187 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 14,320 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 97.04% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Approximately 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,760 households, out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,562, and the median income for a family was $35,962. Males had a median income of $27,011 versus $18,283 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,572. About 11.50% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.50% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools
- Laclede County R-I School District – Conway
- Ezard Elementary School (PK-06)
- Conway Junior High School (07-08)
- Conway High School (09-12)
- Gasconade C-4 School District – Falcon
- Gasconade Elementary School (PK-08)
- Lebanon R-III School District – Lebanon
- Joe D. Esther Elementary School (PK-01)
- Maplecrest Elementary School (02-03)
- Boswell Elementary School (04-05)
- Lebanon Middle School (06-08)
- Lebanon High School (09-12)
- Joel E. Barber C-5 School District - Lebanon
- Joel E. Barber Elementary School (PK-08)
- Stoutland R-II School District – Stoutland
- Stoutland Elementary School (PK-06)
- Stoutland High School (07-12)
Post Secondary Schools
- Ozarks Technical Community College
- [1]
- Drury University
- [2]
- Lebanon College of Cosmetology
- [3]
- Missouri State University Outreach-Lebanon
- [4]
Public libraries
- Lebanon-Laclede County Library[14]
Communities
Cities
- Conway
- Lebanon (county seat)
- Richland (mostly in Pulaski County and a small part in Camden County)
Villages
- Evergreen
- Phillipsburg
- Stoutland (mostly in Camden County)
Townships
Census-designated place
Other unincorporated places
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Politics
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Local
The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Laclede County. Republicans currently hold all of the elected positions in the county.[15]
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State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.59% 13,861 | 16.51% 2,805 | 1.90% 323 |
| 2020 | 81.58% 13,681 | 16.38% 2,747 | 2.04% 342 |
| 2016 | 70.96% 11,362 | 25.74% 4,122 | 3.30% 528 |
| 2012 | 57.00% 8,751 | 39.91% 6,128 | 3.09% 474 |
| 2008 | 46.96% 7,604 | 50.90% 8,242 | 2.15% 348 |
| 2004 | 67.23% 9,993 | 31.78% 4,724 | 1.00% 148 |
| 2000 | 58.33% 7,595 | 39.28% 5,115 | 2.39% 311 |
| 1996 | 57.01% 6,525 | 40.46% 4,631 | 2.53% 289 |
Laclede County is split between two of Missouri's legislative districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives, both of which are represented by Republicans.
- District 123 — Diane Franklin (R-Camdenton). Consists of the northern and eastern parts of the county, including Falcon and part of Lebanon.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Diane Franklin | 6,194 | 100.00% | ||
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Diane Franklin | 2,659 | 100.00% | ||
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Diane Franklin | 5,801 | 100.00% | ||
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- District 129 — Sandy Crawford (R-Buffalo). Consists of the southwestern part of the county, including Conway, Evergreen, Phillipsburg, and most of Lebanon.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Sandy Crawford | 7,885 | 89.05% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Charles Matranga | 970 | 10.95% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Sandy Crawford | 3,281 | 83.81% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | John L. Wilson | 634 | 16.19% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Sandy Crawford | 6,509 | 76.54% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | John L. Wilson | 1,995 | 23.46% | ||
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All of Laclede County is a part of Missouri's 28th District in the Missouri Senate. The seat is currently vacant. The previous incumbent, Mike Parson, was elected lieutenant governor in 2016.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Mike Parson | 6,050 | 100.00% | ||
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Federal
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Roy Blunt | 11,316 | 70.53% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jason Kander | 3,965 | 24.71% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jonathan Dine | 396 | 2.47% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Johnathan McFarland | 180 | 1.12% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Fred Ryman | 186 | 1.16% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Todd Akin | 7,721 | 50.75% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Claire McCaskill | 6,278 | 41.23% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jonathan Dine | 1,219 | 8.01% | ||
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All of Laclede County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Vicky Hartzler | 12,908 | 81.49% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Gordon Christensen | 2,353 | 14.85% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Mark Bliss | 580 | 3.66% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Vicky Hartzler | 5,654 | 81.00% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Nate Irvin | 1,000 | 14.33% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Herschel L. Young | 320 | 4.58% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Gregory A. Cowan | 6 | 0.09% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Vicky Hartzler | 11,376 | 74.94% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Teresa Hensley | 3,219 | 21.20% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Thomas Holbrook | 411 | 2.71% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Gregory A. Cowan | 175 | 1.15% | ||
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Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
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See also
- List of counties in Missouri
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Laclede County, Missouri
References
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Further reading
- History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas, Pulaski, Phelps, and Dent counties, Missouri (1889) full text
External links
- Laclede County official website
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Laclede County Template:Webarchive from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
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