Cooper County, Missouri (original) (raw)

County in Missouri, United States

County in Missouri

Cooper County
County
Cooper County Courthouse in BoonvilleCooper County Courthouse in Boonville
Map of Missouri highlighting Cooper CountyLocation within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting MissouriMissouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°51′N 92°49′W / 38.85°N 92.81°W / 38.85; -92.81
Country United States
State Missouri
Founded December 17, 1818
Named after 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 30.3/sq mi (11.7/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.coopercountymo.gov

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.

According 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]

National protected area

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Historical population

Census Pop. Note %±
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,andthemedianfamilyincomewas35,313, and the median family income was 35,313,andthemedianfamilyincomewas41,526. Males had a median income of 28,513versus28,513 versus 28,513versus20,965 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.

Cooper County Racial Composition[13]

Race Num. Perc.
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%

The 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
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

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results

Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2024 72.62% 6,378 24.66% 2,166 2.72% 239
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.

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).

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.

Unincorporated communities

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Cooper County is divided into 14 townships:

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38°51′N 92°49′W / 38.85°N 92.81°W / 38.85; -92.81