Lincoln County, Missouri
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 38,944 people, 13,851 households, and 10,554 families residing in the county. The population density
was 62 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.13% White
, 1.74% Black
or African American
, 0.37% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.43% from other races
, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 37.7% were of German, 17.0% American
, 10.9% Irish
and 7.4% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,851 households out of which 40.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples
living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.80% were non-families. 19.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,592, and the median income for a family was $47,747. Males had a median income of $35,564 versus $23,270 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,149. About 6.20% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.60% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 38,944 people, 13,851 households, and 10,554 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 62 people per square mile (24/km²). There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.13% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.74% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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...
, 0.37% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.14% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 37.7% were of German, 17.0% American
United States
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, 10.9% Irish
Irish people
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and 7.4% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 13,851 households out of which 40.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.80% were non-families. 19.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.00% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 10.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,592, and the median income for a family was $47,747. Males had a median income of $35,564 versus $23,270 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,149. About 6.20% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.60% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Foley, Missouri Foley is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 178 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Foley is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Fountain N' Lakes, Missouri Fountain N' Lakes is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 129 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Fountain N' Lakes is located at .... Hawk Point, Missouri Hawk Point is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 459 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hawk Point is located at .... Moscow Mills, Missouri Moscow Mills is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,742 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Moscow Mills is located at .... |
Old Monroe, Missouri Old Monroe is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Old Monroe is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of land.... Olney, Missouri Olney is an unincorporated community in western Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Missouri Supplemental Route O about twelve miles northwest of Troy.... Silex, Missouri Silex is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 206 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Silex is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Troy, Missouri Troy is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,540. It is the county seat of Lincoln County.Troy is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Truxton, Missouri Truxton is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 96 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Truxton is located at .... Whiteside, Missouri Whiteside is a village in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 67 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Whiteside is located at .... Winfield, Missouri Winfield is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 723 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Winfield is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Lincoln County, Missouri
Notable natives and residents
- Carl C. RasmussenCarl C. RasmussenCarl Christian Rasmussen was a Lutheran minister who was also a member of the Los Angeles, California, City Council between 1939 and 1947.-Biography:...
(1901–52), Los Angeles, City Council member, born in Lincoln County
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Lincoln 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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