Cooper County is located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 17,103.[1] Its county seat is Boonville.[2] The county was organized December 17, 1818, and named for Sarshell Cooper, a frontier settler who was killed by Native Americans near Arrow Rock in 1814.[3][4] It is a part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area.
Cooper County | |
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![]() Cooper County Courthouse in Boonville | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
![]() Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 38°51′N 92°49′W / 38.85°N 92.81°W | |
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Founded | December 17, 1818 |
Named for | Sarshell Cooper |
Seat | Boonville |
Largest city | Boonville |
Area | |
• Total | 569 sq mi (1,470 km2) |
• Land | 565 sq mi (1,460 km2) |
• Water | 4.4 sq mi (11 km2) 0.8% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,103 |
• Density | 30/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 4th |
Website | www |
Geography
editAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 569 square miles (1,470 km2), of which 565 square miles (1,460 km2) is land and 4.4 square miles (11 km2) (0.8%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties
edit- Howard County (north)
- Boone County (northeast)
- Moniteau County (southeast)
- Morgan County (south)
- Pettis County (west)
- Saline County (northwest)
Major highways
editNational protected area
editDemographics
editCensus | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1820 | 6,959 | — | |
1830 | 6,904 | −0.8% | |
1840 | 10,484 | 51.9% | |
1850 | 12,950 | 23.5% | |
1860 | 17,356 | 34.0% | |
1870 | 20,692 | 19.2% | |
1880 | 21,596 | 4.4% | |
1890 | 22,707 | 5.1% | |
1900 | 22,532 | −0.8% | |
1910 | 20,311 | −9.9% | |
1920 | 19,308 | −4.9% | |
1930 | 19,522 | 1.1% | |
1940 | 18,075 | −7.4% | |
1950 | 16,608 | −8.1% | |
1960 | 15,448 | −7.0% | |
1970 | 14,732 | −4.6% | |
1980 | 14,643 | −0.6% | |
1990 | 14,835 | 1.3% | |
2000 | 16,670 | 12.4% | |
2010 | 17,601 | 5.6% | |
2020 | 17,103 | −2.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2015[10] |
As of the 2000 census,[12] there were 16,670 people, 5,932 households and 4,140 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 inhabitants per square mile (12/km2). There were 6,676 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 89.05% White, 8.96% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. Approximately 0.86% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 38.1% were of German, 18.7% American, 8.1% English and 8.0% Irish ancestry.
There were 5,932 households, of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.97.
Age distribution was 22.80% under the age of 18, 14.00% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.00 males.
The median household income was $35,313, and the median family income was $41,526. Males had a median income of $28,513 versus $20,965 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,648. About 8.30% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.80% of those under age 18 and 8.30% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
editRace | Num. | Perc. |
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White (NH) | 14,730 | 86.13% |
Black or African American (NH) | 920 | 5.4% |
Native American (NH) | 53 | 0.31% |
Asian (NH) | 67 | 0.4% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 6 | 0.04% |
Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,005 | 6% |
Hispanic or Latino | 322 | 2% |
Education
editPublic schools
edit- Blackwater R-II School District Archived April 4, 2006, at the Wayback Machine – Blackwater
- Blackwater Elementary School (PK-08)
- Boonville R-I School District – Boonville
- Hannah Cole Primary School (PK-02)
- David Barton Elementary School (03-05)
- Laura Speed Elliott Middle School (06-08)
- Boonville High School (09-12)
- Cooper County R-IV School District – Bunceton
- Bunceton Elementary School (K-06)
- Bunceton High School (07-12)
- Otterville R-VI School District – Otterville
- Otterville Elementary School (K-06)
- Otterville High School (07-12)
- Pilot Grove C-4 School District – Pilot Grove
- Pilot Grove Elementary School (PK-05)
- Pilot Grove Middle School (06-08)
- Pilot Grove High School (09-12)
- Prairie Home R-V School District – Prairie Home
- Prairie Home Elementary School (K-06)
- Prairie Home High School (07-12)
Private schools
edit- Saints Peter & Paul School – Boonville (K-09) – Roman Catholic
- Zion Lutheran School – Bunceton (02-08) – Lutheran
- St. Joseph Elementary School – Pilot Grove (02-09) – Roman Catholic
Public libraries
edit- Boonville/Cooper Branch Library[14]
Politics
editLocal
editThe Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Cooper County. Republicans hold all of the elected positions in the county.
Cooper County, Missouri | |||
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Elected countywide officials | |||
Assessor | James R. Lachner | Republican | |
Circuit Clerk | Nancy Fisher | Republican | |
County Clerk | Sarah Herman | Republican | |
Collector | Carol Nauman | Republican | |
Commissioner (Presiding) | Eddie Brickner | Republican | |
Commissioner (District 1) | Paul Davis | Republican | |
Commissioner (District 2) | Ernie Walther | Republican | |
Coroner | James Hurt | Republican | |
Prosecuting Attorney | Douglas Abele | Republican | |
Public Administrator | Stephanie Young | Republican | |
Recorder | Nancy Fisher | Republican | |
Sheriff | Chris Class | Republican | |
Surveyor | Curtis Basinger | Republican | |
Treasurer | Stanley Serck | Republican |
State
editYear | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
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2020 | 74.58% 5,435 | 21.87% 1,594 | 3.54% 258 |
2016 | 61.89% 4,958 | 35.43% 2,838 | 2.68% 215 |
2012 | 51.29% 3,837 | 45.69% 3,418 | 3.02 226 |
2008 | 52.28% 4,170 | 45.99% 3,669 | 1.73% 138 |
2004 | 61.24% 4,593 | 37.68% 2,826 | 1.08% 81 |
2000 | 53.39% 3,641 | 44.18% 3,013 | 2.44% 166 |
1996 | 39.00% 2,576 | 57.70% 3,811 | 3.30% 218 |
Cooper County is divided into three legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which elected Republicans, but one is currently vacant.
- District 47 — Chuck Basye (R-Rocheport). Consists of areas east of the city of Boonville.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Chuck Basye | 224 | 81.16% | ||
Democratic | Adrian Plank | 52 | 18.84% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Chuck Basye | 228 | 69.30% | +0.83 | |
Democratic | Susan McClintic | 101 | 30.70% | −0.83 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Chuck Basye | 139 | 68.47% | +28.88 | |
Democratic | John Wright | 64 | 31.53% | −28.88 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | John Wright | 156 | 39.59% | ||
Republican | Mitch Richards | 238 | 60.41% |
- District 48 — Tim Taylor (politician) (R-Bunceton). Consists of the communities of Blackwater, Boonville, Bunceton, Otterville, and Pilot Grove.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Tim Taylor (politician) | 4,056 | 65.39% | ||
Democratic | William (Bill) Betteridge | 2,147 | 34.61% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dave Muntzel | 5,433 | 82.34% | −17.66 | |
Independent | Debra Dilks | 1,165 | 17.66% | +17.66 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dave Muntzel | 2,980 | 100.00% | +32.00 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Dave Muntzel | 4,278 | 68.00% | ||
Democratic | Ron Monnig | 2,013 | 32.00% |
- District 50 — Sara Walsh. (R-Ashland). Consists of the community of Prairie Home and much of the rest of the eastern portion of the county.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Sara Walsh | 619 | 81.55% | ||
Democratic | Kari Chesney | 140 | 18.45% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Jones | 687 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Jones | 336 | 100.00% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Jones | 514 | 100.00% |
All of Cooper County is a part of Missouri's 19th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia).
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 5,707 | 78.92% | ||
Democratic | Judy Baker | 1,524 | 21.08% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Caleb Rowden | 5,540 | 70.47% | −1.90 | |
Democratic | Stephen Webber | 2,321 | 29.53% | +1.90 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Kurt Schaefer | 5,287 | 72.37% | ||
Democratic | Mary Wynne Still | 2,019 | 27.63% |
Federal
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Roy Blunt | 4,668 | 58.55% | +11.46 | |
Democratic | Jason Kander | 2,920 | 36.63% | −8.32 | |
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 239 | 3.00% | −4.96 | |
Green | Johnathan McFarland | 67 | 0.84% | +0.84 | |
Constitution | Fred Ryman | 78 | 0.98% | +0.98 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Todd Akin | 3,494 | 47.09% | ||
Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 3,335 | 44.95% | ||
Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 591 | 7.96% |
All of Cooper County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Vicky Hartzler | 5,434 | 75.39% | ||
Democratic | Linsey Simmons | 1,504 | 20.87% | ||
Libertarian | Steven Koonse | 270 | 3.75% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Vicky Hartzler | 5,721 | 72.93% | +1.26 | |
Democratic | Gordon Christensen | 1,778 | 22.67% | +1.40 | |
Libertarian | Mark Bliss | 345 | 4.40% | −2.66 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Vicky Hartzler | 2,813 | 71.67% | +7.68 | |
Democratic | Nate Irvin | 835 | 21.27% | −10.27 | |
Libertarian | Herschel Young | 277 | 7.06% | +3.40 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Vicky Hartzler | 4,689 | 63.99% | ||
Democratic | Teresa Hensley | 2,311 | 31.54% | ||
Libertarian | Thomas Holbrook | 268 | 3.66% | ||
Constitution | Greg Cowan | 60 | 0.82% |
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 6,272 | 72.15% | 2,249 | 25.87% | 172 | 1.98% |
2016 | 5,624 | 70.42% | 1,932 | 24.19% | 430 | 5.38% |
2012 | 4,887 | 65.06% | 2,474 | 32.94% | 150 | 2.00% |
2008 | 4,902 | 61.08% | 2,996 | 37.33% | 128 | 1.59% |
2004 | 5,058 | 67.37% | 2,400 | 31.97% | 50 | 0.67% |
2000 | 4,072 | 59.97% | 2,567 | 37.81% | 151 | 2.22% |
1996 | 2,900 | 43.75% | 2,753 | 41.53% | 976 | 14.72% |
1992 | 2,867 | 39.07% | 2,709 | 36.91% | 1,763 | 24.02% |
1988 | 3,737 | 59.64% | 2,510 | 40.06% | 19 | 0.30% |
1984 | 4,603 | 67.47% | 2,219 | 32.53% | 0 | 0.00% |
1980 | 3,996 | 58.34% | 2,687 | 39.23% | 166 | 2.42% |
1976 | 3,694 | 54.25% | 3,087 | 45.34% | 28 | 0.41% |
1972 | 5,172 | 68.92% | 2,332 | 31.08% | 0 | 0.00% |
1968 | 4,115 | 55.29% | 2,798 | 37.59% | 530 | 7.12% |
1964 | 3,530 | 45.66% | 4,201 | 54.34% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 4,672 | 54.77% | 3,858 | 45.23% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 4,995 | 58.72% | 3,511 | 41.28% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 5,208 | 59.90% | 3,475 | 39.97% | 12 | 0.14% |
1948 | 4,094 | 51.38% | 3,865 | 48.51% | 9 | 0.11% |
1944 | 4,928 | 56.79% | 3,729 | 42.98% | 20 | 0.23% |
1940 | 5,720 | 55.30% | 4,606 | 44.53% | 17 | 0.16% |
1936 | 4,980 | 48.84% | 5,188 | 50.88% | 29 | 0.28% |
1932 | 3,695 | 40.05% | 5,493 | 59.54% | 38 | 0.41% |
1928 | 4,794 | 52.02% | 4,413 | 47.88% | 9 | 0.10% |
1924 | 4,755 | 52.76% | 4,070 | 45.16% | 187 | 2.08% |
1920 | 5,151 | 58.16% | 3,657 | 41.29% | 48 | 0.54% |
1916 | 2,830 | 52.27% | 2,537 | 46.86% | 47 | 0.87% |
1912 | 2,270 | 44.84% | 2,444 | 48.28% | 348 | 6.87% |
1908 | 2,679 | 50.73% | 2,555 | 48.38% | 47 | 0.89% |
1904 | 2,767 | 51.98% | 2,485 | 46.68% | 71 | 1.33% |
1900 | 2,738 | 48.96% | 2,756 | 49.28% | 98 | 1.75% |
1896 | 2,711 | 47.06% | 3,028 | 52.56% | 22 | 0.38% |
1892 | 2,222 | 45.25% | 2,484 | 50.59% | 204 | 4.15% |
1888 | 2,416 | 47.02% | 2,685 | 52.26% | 37 | 0.72% |
Communities
editCities
edit- Blackwater
- Boonville (county seat)
- Bunceton
- Otterville
- Pilot Grove
- Prairie Home
Villages
editUnincorporated communities
editTownships
editCooper County is divided into 14 townships:
Notable person
edit- Country music singer Sara Evans was born in Cooper County.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Explore Census Data".
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 90.
- ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 280.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on August 11, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Cooper County, Missouri".
- ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Boonville/Cooper Branch Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Election Night Results". www.livevoterturnout.com.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
External links
edit- Cooper County Information from MO-River.Net
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Cooper County Archived August 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
- Cooper County Sheriff's Office