Shelby County, Missouri | |
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 Shelby County Courthouse in Shelbyville | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
 Missouri's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:39°47′N92°04′W / 39.79°N 92.07°W /39.79; -92.07 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1835 |
| Named after | Isaac Shelby |
| Seat | Shelbyville |
| Largest city | Shelbina |
| Area | |
• Total | 502 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Land | 501 sq mi (1,300 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,103 |
| • Density | 12.2/sq mi (4.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Shelby County is acounty located in the northeastern portion of theU.S. state ofMissouri. As of the2020 census, the population was 6,103.[1] Itscounty seat isShelbyville.[2] The county was established on January 2, 1835, and named forGovernorIsaac Shelby ofKentucky.[3]
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 502 square miles (1,300 km2), of which 501 square miles (1,300 km2) is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) (0.3%) is water.[4]
Future I-72 /US 36 /Route 110 (CKC)
US 36 Bus. (Clarence)US 36 Bus. (Shelbina)
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Route 168| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 3,056 | — | |
| 1850 | 4,253 | 39.2% | |
| 1860 | 7,301 | 71.7% | |
| 1870 | 10,119 | 38.6% | |
| 1880 | 14,024 | 38.6% | |
| 1890 | 15,642 | 11.5% | |
| 1900 | 16,167 | 3.4% | |
| 1910 | 14,864 | −8.1% | |
| 1920 | 13,617 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 11,983 | −12.0% | |
| 1940 | 11,224 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 9,730 | −13.3% | |
| 1960 | 9,063 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,906 | −12.8% | |
| 1980 | 7,826 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,942 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,799 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,373 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,103 | −4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[9] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[10] | Pop 1990[11] | Pop 2000[12] | Pop 2010[13] | Pop 2020[14] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 7,721 | 6,841 | 6,628 | 6,202 | 5,749 | 98.66% | 98.55% | 97.48% | 97.32% | 94.20% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 72 | 55 | 66 | 32 | 20 | 0.92% | 0.79% | 0.97% | 0.50% | 0.33% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 6 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.14% | 0.33% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.10% | 0.20% | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[15] | x[16] | 0 | 0 | 0 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 35 | 46 | 187 | x | x | 0.51% | 0.72% | 3.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23 | 23 | 43 | 71 | 117 | 0.29% | 0.33% | 0.63% | 1.11% | 1.92% |
| Total | 7,826 | 6,942 | 6,799 | 6,373 | 6,103 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of thecensus[19] of 2000, there were 6,799 people, 2,745 households, and 1,847 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 14 people per square mile (5.4 people/km2). There were 3,245 housing units at an average density of 6 units per square mile (2.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.87%White, 0.97%Black orAfrican American, 0.28%Native American, 0.10%Asian, 0.19% fromother races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Approximately 0.63% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race. 30.4% were ofAmerican, 26.9%German, 14.9%English and 8.5%Irish ancestry.
There were 2,745 households, out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.90% weremarried couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.70% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 19.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,448, and the median income for a family was $35,944. Males had a median income of $25,759 versus $18,996 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $15,632. About 13.00% of families and 16.30% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 21.70% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
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TheDemocratic Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Shelby County. Democrats hold all but one of the elected positions in the county.
| Shelby County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Liz Miles | Independent | |
| Circuit Clerk | Rosalie (Rose) Shively | Democratic | |
| County Clerk | Stephanie Bender | Democratic | |
| Collector | John Chinn | Democratic | |
| Commissioner (presiding) | Terry Helmick | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 1) | Terry Melford | Independent | |
| Commissioner (district 2) | Tom Shively | Independent | |
| Coroner | Ralph Eagan | Democratic | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Jordan Rogers | Democratic | |
| Public Administrator | Susan C. Wilt | Republican | |
| Recorder | Audrey Grawe Buzzard | Democratic | |
| Sheriff | Aaron Fredrickson | Independent | |
| Surveyor | Martin T. Wasson | Democratic | |
| Treasurer | Tracy Smith | Democratic | |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.64%2,656 | 15.68%504 | 1.68%54 |
| 2020 | 81.05%2,698 | 17.30%576 | 1.65%55 |
| 2016 | 66.12%2,143 | 32.00%1,037 | 1.88%61 |
| 2012 | 53.58%1,721 | 44.40%1,426 | 2.02%65 |
| 2008 | 63.15%2,094 | 35.86%1,189 | 0.99%33 |
| 2004 | 66.72%2,316 | 32.15%1,116 | 1.13%39 |
| 2000 | 51.50%1,668 | 47.76%1,547 | 0.74%24 |
| 1996 | 28.12%859 | 70.51%2,154 | 1.37%42 |
Shelby County is a part of Missouri's 5th District in theMissouri House of Representatives and is represented by Lindell F Shumake (R-Hannibal).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lindell F. Shumake | 2,315 | 72.94% | +5.03 | |
| Democratic | O.C. Latta | 859 | 27.06% | −5.03 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lindell F. Shumake | 1,149 | 67.91% | +30.42 | |
| Democratic | C. Leroy Deichman | 543 | 32.09% | −30.42 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lindell F. Shumake | 1,215 | 37.49% | ||
| Democratic | Tom Shively | 2,026 | 62.51% | ||
Shelby County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in theMissouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Munzlinger | 1,375 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 2,129 | 66.16% | +14.39 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 989 | 30.73% | −13.49 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 54 | 1.68% | −2.33 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 31 | 0.93% | +0.93 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 15 | 0.47% | +0.47 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 1,667 | 51.77% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 1,424 | 44.22% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 129 | 4.01% | ||
Shelby County is included inMissouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented bySam Graves (R-Tarkio) in theU.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 2,428 | 77.10% | +5.34 | |
| Democratic | David M. Blackwell | 649 | 20.61% | −6.27 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 40 | 1.27% | −0.09 | |
| Green | Mike Diel | 32 | 1.02% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 1,212 | 71.76% | +4.76 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hedge | 454 | 26.88% | −4.30 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 23 | 1.36% | −0.46 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 2,091 | 67.00% | ||
| Democratic | Kyle Yarber | 973 | 31.18% | ||
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 57 | 1.82% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 1,102 | 33.24% | 2,105 | 63.50% | 108 | 3.26% |
| 1892 | 1,128 | 31.92% | 2,252 | 63.72% | 154 | 4.36% |
| 1896 | 1,275 | 30.67% | 2,850 | 68.56% | 32 | 0.77% |
| 1900 | 1,217 | 31.46% | 2,578 | 66.65% | 73 | 1.89% |
| 1904 | 1,257 | 36.30% | 2,124 | 61.33% | 82 | 2.37% |
| 1908 | 1,298 | 33.93% | 2,466 | 64.47% | 61 | 1.59% |
| 1912 | 859 | 22.97% | 2,450 | 65.51% | 431 | 11.52% |
| 1916 | 1,195 | 31.53% | 2,549 | 67.26% | 46 | 1.21% |
| 1920 | 2,128 | 34.69% | 3,935 | 64.15% | 71 | 1.16% |
| 1924 | 1,737 | 30.01% | 3,957 | 68.37% | 94 | 1.62% |
| 1928 | 2,303 | 42.12% | 3,158 | 57.75% | 7 | 0.13% |
| 1932 | 1,104 | 20.66% | 4,215 | 78.87% | 25 | 0.47% |
| 1936 | 1,697 | 27.81% | 4,367 | 71.57% | 38 | 0.62% |
| 1940 | 2,167 | 34.83% | 4,028 | 64.75% | 26 | 0.42% |
| 1944 | 1,934 | 35.90% | 3,435 | 63.76% | 18 | 0.33% |
| 1948 | 1,348 | 28.32% | 3,400 | 71.43% | 12 | 0.25% |
| 1952 | 2,163 | 39.88% | 3,237 | 59.68% | 24 | 0.44% |
| 1956 | 1,990 | 39.53% | 3,044 | 60.47% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 2,062 | 41.81% | 2,870 | 58.19% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 1,212 | 27.75% | 3,156 | 72.25% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 1,693 | 41.33% | 2,045 | 49.93% | 358 | 8.74% |
| 1972 | 2,057 | 56.73% | 1,569 | 43.27% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 1,453 | 39.25% | 2,227 | 60.16% | 22 | 0.59% |
| 1980 | 2,151 | 52.73% | 1,849 | 45.33% | 79 | 1.94% |
| 1984 | 2,243 | 58.78% | 1,573 | 41.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 1,586 | 46.54% | 1,818 | 53.35% | 4 | 0.12% |
| 1992 | 1,169 | 34.44% | 1,435 | 42.28% | 790 | 23.28% |
| 1996 | 1,213 | 39.64% | 1,410 | 46.08% | 437 | 14.28% |
| 2000 | 1,936 | 59.44% | 1,262 | 38.75% | 59 | 1.81% |
| 2004 | 2,280 | 65.11% | 1,201 | 34.29% | 21 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 2,166 | 65.32% | 1,114 | 33.59% | 36 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 2,188 | 67.70% | 966 | 29.89% | 78 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 2,524 | 77.09% | 606 | 18.51% | 144 | 4.40% |
| 2020 | 2,700 | 80.60% | 592 | 17.67% | 58 | 1.73% |
| 2024 | 2,691 | 82.50% | 550 | 16.86% | 21 | 0.64% |
FormerU.S. SenatorHillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 460, than any candidate from either party in Shelby County during the 2008 presidential primary.
County Website -https://shelbycountymo.com/
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