Monroe County, Missouri

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Monroe County, Missouri
Monroe County Missouri Courthouse.JPG
The Monroe County Courthouse in Paris
Map of Missouri highlighting Monroe County
Location in the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location in the U.S.
Founded January 6, 1831
Named for James Monroe
Seat Paris
Largest city Monroe City
Area
 • Total 670 sq mi (1,735 km2)
 • Land 648 sq mi (1,678 km2)
 • Water 23 sq mi (60 km2), 3.4%
Population
 • (2010) 8,840
 • Density 14/sq mi (5/km²)
Congressional district 6th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5

Monroe County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,840.[1] Its county seat is Paris.[2]

History

The county was organized January 6, 1831[3] and named for James Monroe, fifth President of the United States.[4]

Monroe County was one of several along the Missouri River settled by migrants from the Upper South, especially Kentucky and Tennessee. They brought slaves and slaveholding traditions with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky: hemp and tobacco. They also brought characteristic antebellum architecture and culture. The county was considered at the heart of what was called Little Dixie.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 670 square miles (1,700 km2), of which 648 square miles (1,680 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (3.4%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1840 9,505 —
1850 10,541 10.9%
1860 14,785 40.3%
1870 17,149 16.0%
1880 19,071 11.2%
1890 20,790 9.0%
1900 19,716 −5.2%
1910 18,304 −7.2%
1920 16,414 −10.3%
1930 13,466 −18.0%
1940 13,195 −2.0%
1950 11,314 −14.3%
1960 10,688 −5.5%
1970 9,542 −10.7%
1980 9,716 1.8%
1990 9,104 −6.3%
2000 9,311 2.3%
2010 8,840 −5.1%
Est. 2014 8,707 [7] −1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 8,840 people, 3,656 households, and 2,566 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 4,565 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.66% White, 3.83% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Approximately 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.7% were of German, 23.2% American, 14.2% English and 11.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 3,656 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 25.00% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,871, and the median income for a family was $36,895. Males had a median income of $26,534 versus $20,440 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,695. About 8.30% of families and 11.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over.

Government and politics

Local

The Democratic Party completely controls politics at the local level in Monroe County. Democrats hold all of the elected positions in the county.

Monroe County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Judy Harmon Democratic
Circuit Clerk Heather D. Wheeler Democratic
County Clerk Sandra Francis Democratic
Collector Anita Dunkle Democratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Michael Minor Democratic
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Mike Whelan Democratic
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Glenn E. Turner Democratic
Coroner James K. Reinhard Democratic
Prosecuting Attorney Talley Kendrick Democratic
Public Administrator Marguerite Jones Democratic
Recorder Merry Sue Meals Democratic
Sheriff J. David Hoffman Democratic
Treasurer Rita Wilkerson Democratic

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2008 56.97% 2,459 41.94% 1,810 1.09% 47
2004 60.00% 2,576 38.90% 1,670 1.10% 47
2000 44.08% 1,801 54.19% 2,214 1.73% 71
1996 27.51% 1,053 70.72% 2,707 1.78% 68

Monroe County is divided into two legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives with split representation.

  • District 9 – Paul Quinn (D-Monroe City). Consists of most of the entire county and includes the communities of Florida, Holliday, Madison, Monroe City, Paris, and Stoutsville.
Missouri House of Representatives – District 9 – Monroe County (2010)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Paul Quinn 2,530 100.00
Missouri House of Representatives – District 21 – Monroe County (2010)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John W. Cauthorn 129 65.82
Democratic Kelly Schultz 67 34.18

All of Monroe County is a part of Missouri’s 18th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown).

Missouri Senate - District 18 – Monroe County (2010)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Wes Shoemyer 1,623 51.54
Republican Brian Munzlinger 1,526 48.46

Federal

All of Monroe County is included in Missouri's 9th congressional district and is currently represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives – Missouri’s 9th Congressional District – Monroe County (2010)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 2,370 81.75
Libertarian Christopher W. Dwyer 512 17.66

Political Culture

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Past Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2008 58.72% 2,533 39.48% 1,703 1.80% 78
2004 61.11% 2,632 38.24% 1,647 0.66% 28
2000 53.13% 2,175 45.43% 1,860 1.44% 59
1996 34.80% 1,333 50.59% 1,938 14.62% 560

Missouri Presidential Preference Primary (2008)

  • Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 590, than any candidate from either party in Monroe County during the 2008 presidential primary.
Monroe County, Missouri
2008 Republican primary in Missouri
John McCain 221 (27.59%)
Mike Huckabee 300 (37.45%)
Mitt Romney 231 (28.84%)
Ron Paul 32 (4.00%)
Monroe County, Missouri
2008 Democratic primary in Missouri
Hillary Clinton 590 (52.73%)
Barack Obama 444 (39.68%)
John Edwards (withdrawn) 68 (6.08%)
Uncommitted 9 (0.80%)

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Cities and towns

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Notable people

See also

References

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External links

 Shelby County Marion County
Randolph County Ralls County
  Monroe County, Missouri  
Audrain County

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