Maries County, Missouri | |
|---|---|
 Maries County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
| Coordinates:38°11′N91°55′W / 38.18°N 91.92°W /38.18; -91.92 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | March 2, 1855 |
| Named after | TheMaries River and Little Maries River |
| Seat | Vienna |
| Largest city | Belle |
| Area | |
• Total | 530 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 527 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Water | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,432 |
| • Density | 16.0/sq mi (6.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Maries County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofMissouri. As of the2020 census, its population was 8,432.[1] Itscounty seat isVienna.[2] The county was organized March 2, 1855, and named for theMaries River and Little Maries River. The word "Maries" is derived from the French wordmarais, which means "marsh, lake, or pond".
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 530 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 527 square miles (1,360 km2) is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) (0.6%) is water.[3]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,901 | — | |
| 1870 | 5,916 | 20.7% | |
| 1880 | 7,304 | 23.5% | |
| 1890 | 8,600 | 17.7% | |
| 1900 | 9,616 | 11.8% | |
| 1910 | 10,088 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 9,500 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 8,368 | −11.9% | |
| 1940 | 8,638 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 7,423 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,282 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,851 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,551 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,976 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,903 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 9,176 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,432 | −8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7] 2010-2015[8] | |||
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 8,432. The median age was 45.2 years, 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18, and 21.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.8 males age 18 and over.[9]
The racial makeup of the county was 93.0% White, 0.3%Black or African American, 0.5%American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%Asian, 0.0%Native Hawaiian andPacific Islander, 0.5% from some other race, and 5.6% fromtwo or more races.Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.6% of the population.[10]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[11] | Pop 1990[12] | Pop 2000[13] | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 7,478 | 7,879 | 8,609 | 8,912 | 7,796 | 99.03% | 98.78% | 96.70% | 97.12% | 92.46% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 0.04% | 0.34% | 0.33% | 0.26% | 0.27% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 17 | 19 | 47 | 52 | 42 | 0.23% | 0.24% | 0.53% | 0.57% | 0.50% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.05% | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[16] | x[17] | 0 | 1 | 0 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 0.09% | 0.01% | 0.04% | 0.07% | 0.19% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 101 | 101 | 414 | x | x | 1.13% | 1.10% | 4.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35 | 40 | 103 | 75 | 134 | 0.46% | 0.50% | 1.16% | 0.82% | 1.59% |
| Total | 7,551 | 7,976 | 8,903 | 9,176 | 8,432 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[20]
There were 3,477 households in the county, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 20.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]
There were 4,263 housing units, of which 18.4% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 78.6% were owner-occupied and 21.4% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.2%.[9]
As of the 2000 census, there were 8,903 people, 3,519 households, and 2,502 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km2). There were 4,149 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1/km2).[21]
The racial makeup of the county was 97.43%White, 0.33%Black orAfrican American, 0.55%Native American, 0.11%Asian, 0.35% fromother races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Approximately 1.16% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 3,519 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% weremarried couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,925, and the median income for a family was $39,187. Males had a median income of $28,524 versus $20,705 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $15,662. About 10.10% of families and 13.10% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 17.30% of those under age 18 and 13.20% of those age 65 or over.
School districts include (including ones which operate their schools and/or administrative buildings in other counties):[22]
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Once predominantly controlled by theDemocratic Party, the local politics in Maries County have become more mixed over the last several years. Democrats currently hold six elected positions while Republicans hold five seats.
| Maries County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Dana Simmons | Democratic | |
| Circuit Clerk | Mark Buschmann | Democratic | |
| County Clerk | Rhonda Rodgers | Democratic | |
| Collector | Jayne Helton Williams | Democratic | |
| Commissioner (presiding) | Victor Stratman | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 1) | Douglas Drewel | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 2) | Patrick Kleffner | Independent | |
| Coroner | David H. Martin | Democratic | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Richard Skouby | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Amanda Sandbothe | Democratic | |
| Recorder | Mark Buschmann | Democratic | |
| Sheriff | Mark Morgan | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Angie Stricklan | Republican | |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84.12%4,010 | 14.33%683 | 1.55%74 |
| 2020 | 81.20%3,875 | 17.08%815 | 1.72%82 |
| 2016 | 62.67%2,827 | 33.47%1,510 | 3.86%174 |
| 2012 | 51.51%2,337 | 45.58%2,068 | 2.91%132 |
| 2008 | 47.49%2,157 | 50.77%2,306 | 1.94%79 |
| 2004 | 60.99%2,688 | 37.78%1,665 | 1.23%54 |
| 2000 | 49.11%1,897 | 47.53%1,836 | 3.36%130 |
| 1996 | 39.62%1,451 | 57.66%2,115 | 2.62%96 |
All of Maries County is a part of Missouri's 143rd District in theMissouri House of Representatives. (R-Meta).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Hurst | 4,043 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Hurst | 2,424 | 100.00% | +38.05 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Hurst | 2,784 | 61.95% | ||
| Democratic | Greg Stratman | 1,710 | 38.05% | ||
All of Maries County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in theMissouri Senate and is currently represented byMike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 2,201 | 81.13% | ||
| Democratic | Mollie Kristen Freebairn | 512 | 18.87% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 2,978 | 66.27% | +14.99 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 1,339 | 29.80% | −11.67 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 76 | 1.69% | −5.56 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 37 | 0.82% | +0.82 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 64 | 1.42% | +1.42 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 2,312 | 51.28% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 1,870 | 41.47% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 327 | 7.25% | ||
All of Maries County is included inMissouri's 3rd Congressional District and is currently represented byBlaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in theU.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 3,490 | 78.32% | +3.41 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Miller | 825 | 18.51% | −3.60 | |
| Libertarian | Dan Hogan | 90 | 2.02% | −0.92 | |
| Constitution | Doanita Simmons | 51 | 1.15% | +1.15 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 2,036 | 74.91% | +2.12 | |
| Democratic | Courtney Denton | 601 | 22.11% | −2.48 | |
| Libertarian | Steven Hedrick | 80 | 2.94% | +0.32 | |
| Write-In | Harold Davis | 1 | 0.04% | +0.04 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Blaine Luetkemeyer | 3,253 | 72.79% | ||
| Democratic | Eric C. Mayer | 1,099 | 24.59% | ||
| Libertarian | Steven Wilson | 117 | 2.62% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 539 | 32.93% | 1,055 | 64.45% | 43 | 2.63% |
| 1892 | 469 | 29.00% | 1,119 | 69.20% | 29 | 1.79% |
| 1896 | 546 | 28.20% | 1,385 | 71.54% | 5 | 0.26% |
| 1900 | 544 | 29.84% | 1,273 | 69.83% | 6 | 0.33% |
| 1904 | 599 | 33.08% | 1,184 | 65.38% | 28 | 1.55% |
| 1908 | 703 | 34.66% | 1,309 | 64.55% | 16 | 0.79% |
| 1912 | 448 | 25.91% | 1,096 | 63.39% | 185 | 10.70% |
| 1916 | 725 | 34.96% | 1,319 | 63.60% | 30 | 1.45% |
| 1920 | 1,445 | 45.87% | 1,677 | 53.24% | 28 | 0.89% |
| 1924 | 1,004 | 33.00% | 1,913 | 62.89% | 125 | 4.11% |
| 1928 | 1,415 | 43.79% | 1,808 | 55.96% | 8 | 0.25% |
| 1932 | 745 | 21.16% | 2,758 | 78.33% | 18 | 0.51% |
| 1936 | 1,306 | 34.92% | 2,414 | 64.55% | 20 | 0.53% |
| 1940 | 1,749 | 45.59% | 2,078 | 54.17% | 9 | 0.23% |
| 1944 | 1,519 | 45.13% | 1,824 | 54.19% | 23 | 0.68% |
| 1948 | 894 | 31.41% | 1,948 | 68.45% | 4 | 0.14% |
| 1952 | 1,501 | 45.62% | 1,783 | 54.19% | 6 | 0.18% |
| 1956 | 1,392 | 42.48% | 1,885 | 57.52% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 1,684 | 49.53% | 1,716 | 50.47% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 1,183 | 36.44% | 2,063 | 63.56% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 1,438 | 47.52% | 1,185 | 39.16% | 403 | 13.32% |
| 1972 | 2,082 | 63.07% | 1,219 | 36.93% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 1,485 | 45.08% | 1,796 | 54.52% | 13 | 0.39% |
| 1980 | 1,985 | 52.39% | 1,732 | 45.71% | 72 | 1.90% |
| 1984 | 2,267 | 62.02% | 1,388 | 37.98% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 1,919 | 55.14% | 1,552 | 44.60% | 9 | 0.26% |
| 1992 | 1,356 | 33.77% | 1,732 | 43.14% | 927 | 23.09% |
| 1996 | 1,560 | 42.90% | 1,540 | 42.35% | 536 | 14.74% |
| 2000 | 2,216 | 57.50% | 1,554 | 40.32% | 84 | 2.18% |
| 2004 | 2,825 | 63.86% | 1,563 | 35.33% | 36 | 0.81% |
| 2008 | 2,853 | 62.58% | 1,599 | 35.07% | 107 | 2.35% |
| 2012 | 3,165 | 69.74% | 1,299 | 28.62% | 74 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 3,561 | 79.13% | 794 | 17.64% | 145 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 3,892 | 81.58% | 814 | 17.06% | 65 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 3,987 | 83.31% | 755 | 15.78% | 44 | 0.92% |
FormerU.S. SenatorHillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 844, than any candidate from either party in Maries County during the 2008 presidential primary.
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