Carroll County, Missouri
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Carroll County, Missouri | |
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 Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Founded | January 2, 1833 |
| Named for | Charles Carroll of Carrollton |
| Seat | Carrollton |
| Largest city | Carrollton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 701 sq mi (1,816 km2) |
| • Land | 695 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Water | 6.8 sq mi (18 km2), 1.0% |
| Population (est.) | |
| • (2015) | 8,992 |
| • Density | 13/sq mi (5/km2) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC−6/−5 |
Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the county had a population of 9,295.[1] Its county seat is Carrollton.[2] The county was organized on January 2, 1833 from part of Ray County and named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.[3][4]
Contents
1 Geography
1.1 Adjacent counties
1.2 Major highways
2 Demographics
3 Education
3.1 Public schools
3.2 Public libraries
4 Politics
4.1 Local
4.2 State
4.3 Federal
4.4 Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
5 Communities
5.1 Cities
5.2 Village
5.3 Unincorporated communities
5.4 Townships
6 Notable people
7 See also
8 References
9 Further reading
10 External links
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 701 square miles (1,820 km2), of which 695 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 6.8 square miles (18 km2) (1.0%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties
Livingston County (north)
Chariton County (east)
Saline County (southeast)
Lafayette County (southwest)
Ray County (west)
Caldwell County (northwest)
Major highways
U.S. Route 24
U.S. Route 65
Route 10
Route 139
U.S. Route 24
U.S. Route 65
Route 10
Route 139
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 2,423 | — | |
| 1850 | 5,441 | 124.6% | |
| 1860 | 9,763 | 79.4% | |
| 1870 | 17,446 | 78.7% | |
| 1880 | 23,274 | 33.4% | |
| 1890 | 25,742 | 10.6% | |
| 1900 | 26,455 | 2.8% | |
| 1910 | 23,098 | −12.7% | |
| 1920 | 20,480 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 19,940 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 17,814 | −10.7% | |
| 1950 | 15,589 | −12.5% | |
| 1960 | 13,847 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 12,565 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 12,131 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,748 | −11.4% | |
| 2000 | 10,285 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 9,295 | −9.6% | |
| Est. 2016 | 8,913 | [6] | −4.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[1] | |||
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 10,285 people, 4,169 households, and 2,880 families residing in the county. The population density was 15 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 4,897 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.95% white, 1.72% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Approximately 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 32.7% were of German, 25.3% American, 11.8% English and 9.2% Irish ancestry.
There were 4,169 households out of which 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% 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 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,643, and the median income for a family was $36,773. Males had a median income of $26,135 versus $17,468 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,522. About 9.70% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public schools
Bosworth R-V School District – Bosworth- Bosworth Elementary School (PK-06)
- Bosworth High School (07-12)
Carrollton R-VII School District – Carrollton- Adams-Dieterich Elementary School (K-04)
- Adams Primary School (PK-01)
- Carrollton Elementary School (02-04)
- Carrollton Middle School (05-08)
- Carrollton High School (09-12)
- Hale R-I School District – Hale
- Hale Elementary School (PK-06)
- Hale High School (07-12)
Norborne R-VIII School District – Norborne- Norborne Elementary School (K-05)
- Norborne High School (06-12)
Tina-Avalon R-II School District – Tina- Tina-Avalon Elementary School (PK-06)
- Tina-Avalon High School (07-12)
Public libraries
- Carrollton Public Library[12]
- Norborne Public Library[13]
Politics
Local
The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Carroll County. Republicans hold all but three of the elected positions in the county.
| Carroll County, Missouri | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | ||||
Assessor | Devin Rae Frazier | Republican | ||
Circuit Clerk | Cheryl A. Mansur | Republican | ||
County Clerk | Peggy McGaugh | Republican | ||
Collector | Alta M. O’Neal | Democratic | ||
Commissioner (Presiding) | Nelson Heil | Republican | ||
Commissioner (District 1) | Jim Stewart | Democratic | ||
Commissioner (District 2) | David Martin | Republican | ||
Coroner | Steven W. Bittiker | Republican | ||
Prosecuting Attorney | Cassandra Brown | Democratic | ||
Public Administrator | Linda Leabo | Republican | ||
Recorder | Cheryl A. Mansur | Republican | ||
Sheriff | Troy Hofstetter | Republican | ||
Surveyor | Marcus J. Magee | Republican | ||
Treasurer | Alta M. O’Neal | Democratic | ||
State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 65.31% 2,837 | 32.04% 1,392 | 2.65% 115 |
2012 | 52.91% 2,256 | 44.61% 1,902 | 2.48% 106 |
2008 | 49.48% 2,233 | 48.77% 2,201 | 1.75% 79 |
2004 | 60.13% 2,828 | 38.91% 1,830 | 0.96% 45 |
2000 | 57.71% 2,643 | 40.87% 1,872 | 1.42% 65 |
1996 | 36.21% 1,625 | 62.25% 2,794 | 1.54% 69 |
All of Carroll County is a part of Missouri’s 39th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is currently represented by Joe Don McGaugh (R-Carrollton).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joe Don McGaugh | 3,957 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joe Don McGaugh | 1,844 | 100.00% | +29.96 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joe Don McGaugh | 2,985 | 70.04% | ||
Democratic | Will Talbert | 1,277 | 29.96% | ||
All of Carroll County is a part of Missouri’s 21st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Denny Hoskins (R-Warensburg).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Denny Hoskins | 3,353 | 79.89% | +7.21 | |
Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught | 692 | 16.49% | -6.95 | |
Libertarian | Bill Wayne | 152 | 3.62% | -0.26 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David Pearce | 2,977 | 72.68% | ||
Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught | 960 | 23.44% | ||
Libertarian | Steven Hedrick | 159 | 3.88% | ||
Federal
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Roy Blunt | 2,875 | 66.20% | +20.43 | |
Democratic | Jason Kander | 1,290 | 29.70% | -15.59 | |
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 100 | 2.30% | -6.64 | |
Green | Johnathan McFarland | 38 | 0.87% | +0.87 | |
Constitution | Fred Ryman | 40 | 0.92% | +0.92 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Todd Akin | 1,926 | 45.77% | ||
Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 1,906 | 45.29% | ||
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 376 | 8.94% | ||
All of Carroll County is included in Missouri’s 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sam Graves | 3,496 | 81.28% | -0.52 | |
Democratic | David M. Blackwell | 681 | 15.83% | +0.50 | |
Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 89 | 2.07% | -0.80 | |
Green | Mike Diel | 35 | 0.81% | +0.81 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sam Graves | 1,708 | 81.80% | +3.76 | |
Democratic | Bill Hedge | 320 | 15.33% | -5.13 | |
Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 60 | 2.87% | +1.37 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Sam Graves | 3,277 | 78.04% | ||
Democratic | Kyle Yarber | 859 | 20.46% | ||
Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 63 | 1.50% | ||
Presidential elections results
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third parties |
|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 79.8% 3,480 | 17.1% 745 | 3.1% 136 |
2012 | 71.4% 3,072 | 26.8% 1,154 | 1.8% 78 |
2008 | 65.1% 2,955 | 33.8% 1,535 | 1.1% 48 |
2004 | 66.6% 3,155 | 33.1% 1,568 | 0.4% 18 |
2000 | 62.9% 2,880 | 35.4% 1,620 | 1.8% 81 |
1996 | 40.7% 1,839 | 46.1% 2,080 | 13.2% 596 |
1992 | 33.0% 1,774 | 39.1% 2,100 | 28.0% 1,504 |
1988 | 54.6% 2,811 | 45.3% 2,330 | 0.2% 8 |
1984 | 63.8% 3,495 | 36.2% 1,980 | |
1980 | 59.0% 3,291 | 38.2% 2,130 | 2.9% 162 |
1976 | 48.3% 2,936 | 51.2% 3,114 | 0.4% 27 |
1972 | 68.0% 4,100 | 32.0% 1,927 | |
1968 | 54.1% 3,680 | 36.4% 2,473 | 9.5% 645 |
1964 | 42.4% 2,994 | 57.6% 4,069 | |
1960 | 58.0% 4,555 | 42.0% 3,296 | |
1956 | 58.1% 4,751 | 41.9% 3,432 | |
1952 | 63.1% 5,410 | 36.7% 3,146 | 0.1% 12 |
1948 | 55.3% 4,212 | 44.6% 3,401 | 0.1% 5 |
1944 | 60.8% 5,127 | 38.9% 3,283 | 0.2% 20 |
1940 | 57.4% 6,000 | 42.5% 4,446 | 0.1% 11 |
1936 | 51.2% 5,432 | 48.5% 5,141 | 0.3% 32 |
1932 | 43.3% 3,894 | 56.3% 5,072 | 0.4% 37 |
1928 | 61.1% 5,875 | 38.8% 3,735 | 0.2% 14 |
1924 | 51.1% 4,907 | 46.8% 4,502 | 2.1% 204 |
1920 | 57.4% 5,609 | 41.7% 4,075 | 1.0% 96 |
1916 | 50.7% 2,978 | 48.0% 2,822 | 1.3% 79 |
1912 | 26.9% 1,519 | 46.8% 2,648 | 26.4% 1,491 |
1908 | 51.6% 3,015 | 47.1% 2,753 | 1.4% 81 |
1904 | 51.7% 3,032 | 45.6% 2,673 | 2.8% 163 |
1900 | 48.3% 3,192 | 50.0% 3,300 | 1.7% 113 |
1896 | 48.2% 3,363 | 50.9% 3,555 | 0.9% 65 |
1892 | 46.5% 2,896 | 47.7% 2,969 | 5.8% 362 |
1888 | 47.7% 2,929 | 47.3% 2,906 | 5.0% 304 |
Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
- Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 548, than any candidate from either party in Carroll County during the 2008 presidential primary.
| Carroll County, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Republican primary in Missouri | |
| John McCain | 437 (47.81%) |
| Mike Huckabee | 251 (27.46%) |
| Mitt Romney | 175 (19.15%) |
| Ron Paul | 28 (3.06%) |
| Carroll County, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Democratic primary in Missouri | |
| Hillary Clinton | 548 (62.84%) |
| Barack Obama | 299 (34.29%) |
| John Edwards (withdrawn) | 21 (2.41%) |
| Uncommitted | uncommitted |
Communities
Cities
- Bogard
- Bosworth
Carrollton (county seat)- De Witt
- Hale
- Norborne
- Wakenda
Village
- Tina
Unincorporated communities
- Brunswick
- Coloma
- Miami Station
- Stet
Townships
- Carrollton Township
- Cherry Valley Township
- Combs Township
- De Witt Township
- Egypt Township
- Eugene Township
- Fairfield Township
- Hill Township
- Hurricane Township
- Leslie Township
- Moss Creek Township
- Prairie Township
- Ridge Township
- Rockford Township
- Stokes Mound Township
- Sugartree Township
- Trotter Township
- Van Horn Township
- Wakenda Township
- Washington Township
Notable people
Leon E. Bates, labor leader
James Fergason, inventor and business leader in electronics. Known for work with liquid-crystal displays.
See also
- Mormon War (1838)
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Carroll County, Missouri
References
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Further reading
- Turner, S. K. Twentieth century history of Carroll County, Missouri (2 vol 1911) vol 1 online; vol 2 online
External links
- Carroll County Historical Society
Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Carroll County from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books- Carroll County Sheriff's Office
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Carroll County, Missouri
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Coordinates: 39°26′N 93°30′W / 39.43°N 93.50°W / 39.43; -93.50