Osage County, Missouri

Osage County is a county in the central part of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,274.[1] Its county seat is Linn.[2] The county was organized January 29, 1841, and named from the Osage River.[3]

Osage County
County
The Osage County Courthouse in Linn
The Osage County Courthouse in Linn
Map of Missouri highlighting Osage County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°28′N 91°52′W
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 29, 1841
Named forOsage River
SeatLinn
Largest cityLinn
Area
 • Total611 sq mi (1,580 km2)
 • Land604 sq mi (1,560 km2)
 • Water6.1 sq mi (16 km2)  1.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total13,274
 • Density22/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websiteosagecountygov.com

Osage County is part of the Jefferson City, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its geography and the founding of Westphalia Vineyards links it to the Missouri Rhineland, extending along the Missouri River valley to the western edges of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

According to data from the 2010 census, Osage County is the whitest county in Missouri, with 98.85 percent of residents being white.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 610 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 604 square miles (1,560 km2) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km2) (1.0%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18506,704—
18607,87917.5%
187010,79337.0%
188011,8249.6%
189013,08010.6%
190014,0967.8%
191014,2831.3%
192013,559−5.1%
193012,462−8.1%
194012,375−0.7%
195011,301−8.7%
196010,867−3.8%
197010,9941.2%
198012,0149.3%
199012,0180.0%
200013,0628.7%
201013,8786.2%
202013,274−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[9]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 13,062 people, 4,922 households, and 3,578 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8.5 people/km2). There were 5,904 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.64% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Approximately 0.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,922 households, out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,565, and the median income for a family was $46,503. Males had a median income of $29,538 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,245. About 5.90% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.00% of those under age 18 and 10.40% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census
Osage County Racial Composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 12,688 95.58%
Black or African American (NH) 24 0.18%
Native American (NH) 28 0.21%
Asian (NH) 3 0.02%
Pacific Islander (NH) 10 0.08%
Other/Mixed (NH) 396 3%
Hispanic or Latino 125 1%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Post-secondary

Public libraries

Communities

Cities and Towns

Unincorporated Communities

Politics

Local

The Republican Party mostly controls politics at the local level in Osage County. Republicans currently hold over half of the elected positions in the county.

Osage County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Tina Kammerich Republican
Circuit Clerk Beth Billington Democratic
County Clerk Nicci Kammerich Republican
Collector Denise Nolte Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Darryl Griffin Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 John Trenshaw Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Larry Kliethermes Republican
Coroner A.J. Probst Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Amanda L. Grellner Republican
Public Administrator Paul G. Stratman Republican
Recorder Cindy Hoffman Democratic
Sheriff Michael Bonham Republican
Surveyor Timothy Hamburg Democratic
Treasurer Valerie Prater Republican

State
Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 86.43% 6,512 12.30% 927 1.26% 95
2016 64.64% 4,579 32.76% 2,321 2.60% 184
2012 58.37% 4,016 39.42% 2,712 2.21% 152
2008 59.51% 4,212 39.45% 2,792 1.04% 74
2004 68.67% 4,586 30.61% 2,044 0.71% 48
2000 55.78% 3,450 42.78% 2,646 1.44% 89
1996 38.80% 2,151 59.33% 3,289 1.88% 104

Osage County is split between two of the districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives, and both are represented by Republicans.

Missouri House of Representatives — District 61 — Osage County (2018)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Aaron D. Griesheimer 1,909 81.54% +5.00
Democratic Pamela A. Menefee 431 18.41% -5.00
Missouri House of Representatives — District 61 — Osage County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Justin Alferman 2,147 74.63% -1.48
Democratic Tom Smith 593 20.61% +1.48
Missouri House of Representatives — District 61 — Osage County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Schatz 1,965 74.80%
Democratic Michael Sage 662 25.20%
  • District 62 — Tom Hurst (R- Meta). Consists of Linn and the southern half of the county.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Osage County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 3,906 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Osage County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 2,195 100.00% +32.51
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Osage County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 2,755 67.49%
Democratic Greg Stratman 1,327 32.51%

All of Osage County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City).

Missouri Senate — District 6 — Osage County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Kehoe 3,541 85.63%
Democratic Mollie Kristen Fairbairn 594 14.37%

Federal
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Osage County (2018)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Josh Hawley 4,626 76.04% +9.30
Democratic Claire McCaskill 1,255 20.63% -5.75
Libertarian Japeth Campbell 44 0.72% +0.72
Green Jo Crain 28 0.46% +0.46
Independent Craig O'Dear 80 1.31% +1.31
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Osage County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Todd Akin 3,986 58.49%
Democratic Claire McCaskill 2,359 34.61%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 470 6.90%

All of Osage County is included in Missouri's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District — Osage County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 5,956 84.89% +2.02
Democratic Kevin Miller 889 12.67% -1.71
Libertarian Dan Hogan 122 1.74% -0.94
Constitution Doanita Simmons 49 0.70% +0.70
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Osage County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 3,435 82.87% -0.58
Democratic Courtney Denton 596 14.38% -0.13
Libertarian Steven Hedrick 111 2.68% +0.64
Write-In Harold Davis 3 0.07% +0.07
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Osage County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 5,694 83.45%
Democratic Eric C. Meyer 990 14.51%
Libertarian Steven Wilson 139 2.04%

Political culture
United States presidential election results for Osage County, Missouri[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 6,425 85.14% 1,037 13.74% 84 1.11%
2016 5,856 82.60% 998 14.08% 236 3.33%
2012 5,329 77.02% 1,473 21.29% 117 1.69%
2008 5,062 71.51% 1,907 26.94% 110 1.55%
2004 4,975 74.58% 1,673 25.08% 23 0.34%
2000 4,154 67.24% 1,938 31.37% 86 1.39%
1996 2,890 51.90% 2,045 36.73% 633 11.37%
1992 2,784 45.84% 1,860 30.63% 1,429 23.53%
1988 3,885 68.58% 1,771 31.26% 9 0.16%
1984 4,381 76.54% 1,343 23.46% 0 0.00%
1980 3,679 63.19% 2,045 35.13% 98 1.68%
1976 3,224 61.19% 2,015 38.24% 30 0.57%
1972 4,266 74.18% 1,485 25.82% 0 0.00%
1968 3,107 61.63% 1,540 30.55% 394 7.82%
1964 2,712 50.98% 2,608 49.02% 0 0.00%
1960 2,678 48.01% 2,900 51.99% 0 0.00%
1956 3,077 55.72% 2,445 44.28% 0 0.00%
1952 3,404 60.73% 2,191 39.09% 10 0.18%
1948 2,488 48.12% 2,672 51.68% 10 0.19%
1944 3,284 60.68% 2,121 39.19% 7 0.13%
1940 3,743 61.50% 2,332 38.32% 11 0.18%
1936 2,836 48.08% 2,995 50.77% 68 1.15%
1932 1,798 33.38% 3,567 66.21% 22 0.41%
1928 2,474 44.40% 3,092 55.49% 6 0.11%
1924 2,496 51.98% 1,986 41.36% 320 6.66%
1920 3,699 76.17% 1,118 23.02% 39 0.80%
1916 1,769 55.56% 1,383 43.44% 32 1.01%
1912 981 33.56% 1,394 47.69% 548 18.75%
1908 1,820 55.24% 1,439 43.67% 36 1.09%
1904 1,699 52.70% 1,451 45.01% 74 2.30%
1900 1,731 54.28% 1,396 43.78% 62 1.94%
1896 1,700 53.26% 1,456 45.61% 36 1.13%
1892 1,378 51.23% 1,266 47.06% 46 1.71%
1888 1,446 54.04% 1,190 44.47% 40 1.49%

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
Main articles: 2008 Missouri Democratic presidential primary and 2008 Missouri Republican presidential primary

Missouri presidential preference primary (2016)

Donald J. Trump received more votes, a total of 1,316, than any candidate from either party in Osage County during the 2016 presidential primary.

See also

References
  1. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Eaton, David Wolfe (1917). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 337.
  4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  6. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  7. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2014.
  8. "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 17, 2014.
  9. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Osage County, Missouri".
  12. Breeding, Marshall. "Osage County Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.

Further reading
  • History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries and Osage counties, Missouri : from the earliest time to the present, including a department devoted to the preservation of sundry personal, business, professional and the private records; besides a valuable fund of notes, original observations, etc. etc. (1889) online

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