Barry County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Barry County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Missouri
. As of 2010, the population was 35,597. Its county seat
is Cassville
. The county was organized in 1835 and named after William Taylor Barry from Kentucky
, a United States Postmaster General
.
is located in the southern part of the county, amid the Mark Twain National Forest
.
of 2000, there were 34,010 people, 13,398 households, and 9,579 families residing in the county. The population density
was 44 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 15,964 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.09% White
, 0.11% Black
or African American
, 0.86% Native American
, 0.27% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 3.25% from other races
, and 1.38% from two or more races. 5.04% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 26.5% were of American
, 15.5% German, 11.7% English
and 10.4% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,398 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,906, and the median income for a family was $34,043. Males had a median income of $25,381 versus $18,631 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,980. About 11.80% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
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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 35,597. 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 Cassville
Cassville, Missouri
Cassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,266 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Barry County. Crowder College offers 2 year degree programs in Cassville...
. The county was organized in 1835 and named after William Taylor Barry from Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, a United States Postmaster General
United States Postmaster General
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.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 790.89 square miles (2,048.4 km²), of which 779.06 square miles (2,017.8 km²) (or 98.50%) is land and 11.83 square miles (30.6 km²) (or 1.50%) is water. Roaring River State ParkRoaring River State Park
Roaring River State Park is a state park in the US state of Missouri consisting of located in Barry County. It was established in 1928. Activities in the park include fishing and hiking.-External links:*...
is located in the southern part of the county, amid the Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the southern half of Missouri. MTNF was established on September 11, 1939. It is named for author Mark Twain, a Missouri native. The MTNF covers approximately 1.5 million acres , 78,000 acres of which are Wilderness, and National...
.
Adjacent counties
- Lawrence County (north)
- Stone CountyStone County, MissouriStone County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county's population was 32,202. Its county seat is Galena...
(east) - Carroll County, Arkansas (southeast)
- Benton County, ArkansasBenton County, ArkansasBenton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2000 census, the population was 153,406. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 population is 221,339. The county seat is Bentonville. Benton County was formed on 30 September 1836 and was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S...
(south) - McDonald CountyMcDonald County, MissouriMcDonald County is a county located in Southwest Missouri in the United States of America. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 23,083. Its county seat is Pineville...
(southwest) - Newton County (northwest)
Major highways
U.S. Route 60
Route 37
Route 39
Route 76
Route 86
Route 97
Route 248
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 34,010 people, 13,398 households, and 9,579 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 44 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 15,964 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.09% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
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 African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.86% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.25% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.38% from two or more races. 5.04% 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. 26.5% were of American
United States
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, 15.5% German, 11.7% English
English people
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and 10.4% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,398 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,906, and the median income for a family was $34,043. Males had a median income of $25,381 versus $18,631 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,980. About 11.80% of families and 16.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.50% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
- MonettMonett, MissouriMonett is a city in Monett Township in Barry County and Pierce Township in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,873 at the 2010 census...
the largest city in Barry County Pop: 8,873 - CassvilleCassville, MissouriCassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,266 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Barry County. Crowder College offers 2 year degree programs in Cassville...
, the county seat Pop: 3,266 - Pierce CityPierce City, MissouriPierce City is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,385 at the 2000 census. In 2010, the town annexed down Missouri Route 97 into Barry County to a point just north of US Route 60.-Geography:...
Pop: 1,292 - PurdyPurdy, MissouriPurdy is a city in Purdy Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,103 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Purdy is located at ....
Pop: 1,098 - SeligmanSeligman, MissouriSeligman is a city in Sugar Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 877 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Joseph Seligman, a prominent 19th Century businessman.-Geography:...
Pop: 851 - ExeterExeter, MissouriExeter is a city in Exeter Township, Barry County, Missouri, USA. The population was 707 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Exeter is located at ....
Pop: 772 - WheatonWheaton, MissouriWheaton is a city in Wheaton Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 721 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wheaton is located at ....
Pop: 696 - WashburnWashburn, MissouriWashburn is a city in Washburn Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 448 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Washburn is located at ....
Pop: 435
Villages
- Arrow PointArrow Point, MissouriArrow Point is a village in White River Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 133 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Arrow Point is located at ....
- ButterfieldButterfield, MissouriButterfield is a village in Butterfield Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 397 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Butterfield is located at ....
- Chain-O-LakesChain-O-Lakes, MissouriChain-O-Lakes is a village in Roaring River Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 127 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Chain-O-Lakes is located at ....
- Emerald BeachEmerald Beach, MissouriEmerald Beach is a village in White River Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Emerald Beach is located at ....
Unincorporated towns
- Eagle RockEagle Rock, MissouriEagle Rock, Missouri is an unincorporated community in Barry County.It is located on Route 86 near Table Rock Lake.Eagle Rock has a state campground, public marina, and the...
- GoldenGolden, MissouriGolden, Missouri is an unincorporated community in southeastern Barry County about twenty miles southeast of Cassville. It is located south of Table Rock Lake and just one mile north of Route 86 on Highway J. You know you have reached Golden when you see the two big tire stores, Ball & Prier and...
- JenkinsJenkins, MissouriJenkins, Missouri is an unincorporated community in Barry County. It is located on Route 39 just north of Route 248 about fourteen miles northeast of Cassville. Mail is via Aurora....
- PulaskifieldPulaskifield, MissouriPulaskifield, Missouri is an unincorporated town located in Barry County, Missouri, USA. The area was originally known as Bricefield or Brycefield, but was changed to its current name in the late 19th century when a large group of Polish immigrants bought land and began farming in an approximate 2...
- Pleasant RidgePleasant Ridge, MissouriPleasant Ridge is an unincorported community in northern Barry County, Missouri. It is located on Missouri Supplemental Routes Z and VV eight miles east of Monett....
- ScholtenScholten, MissouriScholten is an unincorporated community in Barry County, Missouri, United States, located 18 miles northeast of Cassville. Its elevation is 1,378 feet , and it is located at . It is located just north of Route 248 on Missouri Route D. Mail is via Aurora.-External links:*...
- Shell KnobShell Knob, MissouriShell Knob is a census-designated place in White River Township in Barry and Alpine Township in Stone counties in the U.S. state of Missouri...
- ViolaViola, MissouriViola is an unincorporated community on Route 39 on the border between Barry and Stone Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was founded in 1894 and is named for an unidentified woman. It is also situated on Table Rock Lake....
- WheelervilleWheelerville, MissouriWheelerville is an unincorporated community in northeastern Barry County, Missouri. It is located on Route 248 eleven miles northwest of Galena....
- YonkervilleYonkerville, MissouriYonkerville is an unincorporated in northwestern Barry County, Missouri. It is located about three miles west of Monett at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and Route 97. A convenience store and a couple of houses are still located there. Monett's airport is also located near the...
Townships
Barry County is divided into twenty-five townshipsTownship (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
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Exeter Township, Barry County, Missouri Exeter Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,521.-Geography:Exeter Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Exeter. It contains three cemeteries: Crow Pond, Maplewood and... Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri Flat Creek Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,462.-Geography:Flat Creek Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Cassville... Jenkins Township, Barry County, Missouri Jenkins Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 382.-Geography:Jenkins Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Kings Prairie Township, Barry County, Missouri Kings Prairie Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 968.-Geography:... Liberty Township, Barry County, Missouri Liberty Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,105.-Geography:Liberty Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... |
McDonald Township, Barry County, Missouri McDonald Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 882.-Geography:McDonald Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains two cemeteries: Bullington and Sparks.-References:* -External... McDowell Township, Barry County, Missouri McDowell Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.-Geography:McDowell Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.... Mineral Township, Barry County, Missouri Mineral Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 886.-Geography:Mineral Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Monett Township, Barry County, Missouri Monett Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5,906.-Geography:Monett Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Monett. It contains two cemeteries: Carlin and New Site.The stream of Kelly Creek... Mountain Township, Barry County, Missouri Mountain Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 299.-Geography:Mountain Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains two cemeteries: Carney and Doughty.The stream of Carney Creek runs... |
Ozark Township, Barry County, Missouri Ozark Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 879.-Geography:Ozark Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.... Pioneer Township, Barry County, Missouri Pioneer Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 186.-Geography:Pioneer Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-References:* -External links:* *... Pleasant Ridge Township, Barry County, Missouri Pleasant Ridge Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 429.-Geography:... Purdy Township, Barry County, Missouri Purdy Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,031.-Geography:Purdy Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Purdy... Roaring River Township, Barry County, Missouri Roaring River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,396.-Geography:Roaring River Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Chain-O-Lakes... |
Shell Knob Township, Barry County, Missouri Shell Knob Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,181.-Geography:Shell Knob Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Sugar Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri Sugar Creek Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,969.-Geography:Sugar Creek Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Seligman... Washburn Township, Barry County, Missouri Washburn Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,070.-Geography:... Wheaton Township, Barry County, Missouri Wheaton Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,138.-Geography:Wheaton Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Wheaton.... White River Township, Barry County, Missouri White River Township is one of twenty-five townships in Barry County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,434.-Geography:... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Barry County, Missouri
External links
- Barry County Genealogical & Historical Society
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Barry 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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