Warren County, Missouri
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Warren County is a county located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,532.[1] The county is located on the north side of the Missouri River. Its county seat is Warrenton.[2] The county was established on January 5, 1833, and was named for General Joseph Warren, who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War.[3]
Warren County is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is traversed by Route 94, called the "Missouri Weinstrasse" because of the many vineyards from Marthasville east into St. Charles County. Warren County is also part of the Missouri Rhineland, with award-winning wineries located on both sides of the Missouri River.
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". (2.1%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Lincoln County (north)
- St. Charles County (east)
- Franklin County (south)
- Gasconade County (southwest)
- Montgomery County (west)
Major highways
- File:I-70 (MO).svg Interstate 70
- File:US 40.svg U.S. Route 40
- File:MO-47.svg Route 47
- File:MO-94.svg Route 94
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1840 | 4,253 | — | |
| 1850 | 5,860 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1860 | 8,839 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 9,673 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 10,806 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 9,913 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 9,919 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 9,123 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 8,490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 8,082 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 7,734 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 7,666 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 8,750 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 9,699 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 14,900 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 19,534 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 24,525 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 32,513 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 35,532 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 39,016 | [5] Increase | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010[10] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 35,532. The median age was 40.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.6 males age 18 and over.[11]
The racial makeup of the county was 88.4% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 1.9% from some other race, and 6.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 3.9% of the population.[12]
26.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 73.6% lived in rural areas.[13]
There were 13,578 households in the county, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 19.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]
There were 15,355 housing units, of which 11.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 79.7% were owner-occupied and 20.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.7%.[11]
Racial and ethnic composition
The racial and ethnic composition of the county from 1980 through 2020 is shown below.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[14] | Pop 1990[15] | Pop 2000[16] | Pop 2010[17] | Pop 2020[18] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 14,303 | 18,790 | 23,330 | 30,201 | 31,103 | 95.99% | 96.19% | 95.13% | 92.89% | 87.54% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 488 | 507 | 474 | 598 | 718 | 3.28% | 2.60% | 1.93% | 1.84% | 2.02% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 8 | 45 | 102 | 113 | 116 | 0.05% | 0.23% | 0.42% | 0.35% | 0.33% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 17 | 30 | 53 | 123 | 143 | 0.11% | 0.15% | 0.22% | 0.38% | 0.40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [19] | x [20] | 3 | 10 | 0 | x | x | 0.01% | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 111 | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.07% | 0.02% | 0.31% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [21] | x [22] | 233 | 503 | 1,941 | x | x | 0.95% | 1.55% | 5.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 72 | 152 | 314 | 957 | 1,400 | 0.48% | 0.78% | 1.28% | 2.94% | 3.94% |
| Total | 14,900 | 19,534 | 24,525 | 32,513 | 35,532 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2000 census
As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 24,525 people, 9,185 households, and 6,888 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 11,046 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 95.89% White, 1.94% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Approximately 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Among the major ancestries reported in Warren County were 41.4% German, 13.8% American, 10.2% Irish and 7.0% English ancestry.
There were 9,185 households, out of which 34.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.00% were non-families. 20.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.90% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,016, and the median income for a family was $46,863. Males had a median income of $36,315 versus $23,443 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,690. About 6.40% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.50% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Local
All of the elected positions in the county are held by Republicans.
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State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.39% 14,719 | 23.47% 4,644 | 2.04% 423 |
| 2020 | 70.52% 12,892 | 26.91% 4,920 | 2.57% 469 |
| 2016 | 57.58% 9,056 | 38.50% 6,055 | 3.93% 618 |
| 2012 | 50.34% 7,338 | 46.78% 6,819 | 2.88% 419 |
| 2008 | 49.26% 7,617 | 49.07% 7,587 | 1.68% 259 |
| 2004 | 56.08% 7,488 | 42.61% 5,689 | 1.31% 175 |
| 2000 | 56.76% 6,060 | 40.45% 4,318 | 2.79% 298 |
| 1996 | 49.93% 4,298 | 47.67% 4,103 | 2.40% 207 |
Warren County is divided into two legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, both of which are held by Republicans.
- District 42 — Bart Korman (R-High Hill). Consists of most of the entire county, including the communities of Marthasville, Pendeleton, Truesdale, and Warrenton.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jeff Porter | 10765 | 69.6 | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Joseph Widner | 4698 | 30.4 | ||
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bart Korman | 9,880 | 100.00% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bart Korman | 4,210 | 74.26% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Rod Sturgeon | 1,459 | 25.74% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bart Korman | 8,812 | 100.00% | ||
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- District 63 — Bryan Spencer (R-Wentzville). Consists of the communities of Foristell, Innsbrook, and Wright City.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bryan Spencer | 3,039 | 70.67% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Liz Gattra | 1,261 | 29.33% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bryan Spencer | 1,423 | 69.79% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bryan Pinette | 616 | 30.21% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bryan Spencer | 2,233 | 58.12% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Bill Stinson | 1,609 | 41.88% | ||
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Warren County is a part of Missouri's 10th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Jeanie Riddle (R-Fulton). The 10th Senatorial District consists of all of Audrain, Callaway, Lincoln, Monroe, Montgomery, and Warren counties.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jeanie Riddle | 5,475 | 70.78% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Ed Schieffer | 2,260 | 29.22% | ||
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Roy Blunt | 8,918 | 56.69% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jason Kander | 5,928 | 37.68% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jonathan Dine | 445 | 2.83% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Johnathan McFarland | 183 | 1.16% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Fred Ryman | 257 | 1.63% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Todd Akin | 7,040 | 48.45% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Claire McCaskill | 6,591 | 45.36% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Jonathan Dine | 899 | 6.19% | ||
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Warren County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 10,884 | 70.55% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Kevin Miller | 3,847 | 24.94% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Dan Hogan | 480 | 3.11% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Doanita Simmons | 216 | 1.40% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 5,587 | 72.16% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Courtney Denton | 1,857 | 23.98% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Steven Hedrick | 299 | 3.86% | Script error: No such module "String". | |
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| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 9,429 | 66.09% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Eric Mayer | 4,352 | 30.51% | ||
| Script error: No such module "Political party". | Steven Wilson | 485 | 3.40% | ||
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Political culture
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At the presidential level, like many exurban counties, Warren County tends to lean Republican. Bill Clinton in 1992 is the solitary Democratic presidential nominee to carry Warren County since Stephen Douglas in 1860,[24] and Clinton only won with 37.1 percent of the vote.[25]
Like most rural and exurban areas throughout Northeast Missouri, voters in Warren County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. The initiative narrowly passed the state with 51 percent of support from voters as Missouri became one of the first states in the nation to approve embryonic stem cell research. Despite Warren County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes like increasing the minimum wage. In 2006, Missourians voted on a proposition (Proposition B) to increase the minimum wage in the state to $6.50 an hour—it passed Warren County with 77.48 percent of the vote. The proposition strongly passed every single county in Missouri with 78.99 percent voting in favor. (During the same election, voters in five other states also strongly approved increases in the minimum wage.)
Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
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Education
School districts in the county include:[26]
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Public schools
- Warren County R-III School District - Warrenton
- Daniel Boone Elementary School (PK-05)
- Warrior Ridge Elementary School (K-05)
- Rebecca Boone Elementary School (K-05)
- Black Hawk Middle School (06-08)
- Warrenton High School (09-12)
- Wright City R-II School District - Wright City
- Wright City East Elementary School (K-01) - Foristell
- Wright City Elementary School (02-04)
- Wright City Middle School (05-08)
- Wright City High School (09-12)
Private schools
- Holy Rosary School – Warrenton (K-08) – Roman Catholic
- St. Vincent De Paul School – Marthasville (K-08) – Roman Catholic
- St. Ignatius Loyola School – Marthasville (PK-08) – Roman Catholic
Public libraries
- Warrenton Branch Library, Scenic Regional Library[27]
Communities
Cities
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- Foristell (Partly in St. Charles County)
- Marthasville
- Truesdale
- Warrenton (county seat)
- Wright City
Villages
Unincorporated communities
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Media
- KFAV, 99.9 mHz FM station featuring country music, sister station to KWRE
- KWRE, 730 kHz AM station featuring country music, sister station to KFAV
See also
References
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External links
- Official site
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Warren County Script error: No such module "webarchive". from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
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