Schuyler County, Missouri | |
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 Schuyler County court house in Lancaster | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
| Coordinates:40°28′N92°31′W / 40.47°N 92.52°W /40.47; -92.52 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1845 |
| Named after | Philip Schuyler |
| Seat | Lancaster |
| Largest city | Lancaster |
| Area | |
• Total | 308 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Land | 307 sq mi (800 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) 0.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,032 |
• Estimate (2024)[1] | 4,069 |
| • Density | 13.2/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Schuyler County is acounty located in the northeastern portion of theU.S. state ofMissouri. As of the2020 census, its population was 4,032,[2] making it the fourth-least populous county in Missouri. Itscounty seat isLancaster.[3] The county was organized February 14, 1845, fromAdair County, and named for GeneralPhilip Schuyler, delegate to the Continental Congress andU.S. Senator fromNew York.[4]
Schuyler County is part of theKirksville, MOMicropolitan Statistical Area.
USS Schuyler, a World War II-era cargo ship, was named in part for Schuyler County, Missouri.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 308 square miles (800 km2), of which 307 square miles (800 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5] It is the second-smallest county in Missouri by area. Schuyler County bordersIowa to the north.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 3,287 | — | |
| 1860 | 6,697 | 103.7% | |
| 1870 | 8,880 | 32.6% | |
| 1880 | 10,470 | 17.9% | |
| 1890 | 11,249 | 7.4% | |
| 1900 | 10,840 | −3.6% | |
| 1910 | 9,062 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 8,383 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 6,951 | −17.1% | |
| 1940 | 6,627 | −4.7% | |
| 1950 | 5,760 | −13.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,052 | −12.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,665 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,979 | 6.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,236 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,170 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,431 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,032 | −9.0% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 4,069 | 0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2015[2] 2024[1] | |||
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 4,032. The median age was 41.3 years, with 25.8% of residents under the age of 18 and 21.8% aged 65 years or older. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 95.0 males.[10]
The racial makeup of the county was 96.2% White, 0.0%Black or African American, 0.0%American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%Asian, 0.0%Native Hawaiian andPacific Islander, 0.6% from some other race, and 2.8% fromtwo or more races, whileHispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 1.2% of the population; the accompanying table details the counts and percentages dating back to 1980.[11]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[12]
There were 1,603 households in the county, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 23.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; about 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]
There were 1,887 housing units, of which 15.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 74.8% were owner-occupied and 25.2% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.0%.[10]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[13] | Pop 1990[14] | Pop 2000[15] | Pop 2010[16] | Pop 2020[17] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 4,933 | 4,207 | 4,086 | 4,353 | 3,864 | 99.08% | 99.32% | 97.99% | 98.24% | 95.83% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 0.06% | 0.19% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 0.06% | 0.07% | 0.17% | 0.23% | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[18] | x[19] | 1 | 0 | 1 | x | x | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.22% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[20] | x[21] | 34 | 31 | 95 | x | x | 0.82% | 0.70% | 2.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 47 | 0.72% | 0.42% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 1.17% |
| Total | 4,979 | 4,236 | 4,170 | 4,431 | 4,032 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of thecensus[22] of 2010, there were 4,431 people, 1,725 households, and 1,193 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 14 people per square mile (5.4 people/km2). There were 2,027 housing units at an average density of 7 units per square mile (2.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44%White, 0.05%Black orAfrican American, 0.31%Native American, 0.17%Asian, 0.02%Pacific Islander, 0.17% fromother races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Approximately 0.65% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 1,725 households, out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.10% weremarried couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,385, and the median income for a family was $34,564. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $18,728 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $15,850. About 13.20% of families and 17.00% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 22.10% of those under age 18 and 17.60% of those age 65 or over.
There is one school district covering the county:Schuyler County R-I School District.[23]
TheDemocratic Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Schuyler County. Democrats hold all but four of the elected positions in the county.
| Schuyler County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Gary Stump | Democratic | |
| Circuit Clerk | Judy Keim | Democratic | |
| County Clerk | Bree Shaw | Democratic | |
| Collector | Kathy Roberts | Democratic | |
| Commissioner (presiding) | Rodney Cooper | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 1) | Jim Werner | Democratic | |
| Commissioner (district 2) | Donald Crabtree | Republican | |
| Coroner | Douglas B. Norman | Democratic | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | H. Scott Summers | Democratic | |
| Public Administrator | Ronald L. Morgan | Democratic | |
| Recorder | Linda Blessing | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Carl Gottman | Democratic | |
| Surveyor | Adam Mitchell | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Karmen Buckallew | Democratic | |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.51%1,552 | 15.10%284 | 2.39%45 |
| 2020 | 79.81%1,577 | 18.22%360 | 1.97%39 |
| 2016 | 66.30%1,259 | 31.28%594 | 2.42%46 |
| 2012 | 50.53%961 | 45.58%867 | 3.89%74 |
| 2008 | 51.64%1,008 | 45.49%888 | 2.87%56 |
| 2004 | 63.80%1,278 | 34.80%697 | 1.40%28 |
| 2000 | 50.68%1,006 | 47.66%946 | 1.66%34 |
| 1996 | 33.10%622 | 64.77%1,217 | 2.13%40 |
All of Schuyler County is included in Missouri's 4th District in theMissouri House of Representatives and is represented by Craig Redmon (R-Canton).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Redmon | 1,575 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Redmon | 1,201 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Craig Redmon | 1,520 | 100.00% | ||
All of Schuyler 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 | 1,227 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 1,259 | 66.16% | +24.49 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 547 | 28.74% | −23.02 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 57 | 3.00% | −3.57 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 20 | 1.05% | +1.05 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 20 | 1.05% | +1.05 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 793 | 41.67% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 985 | 51.76% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 125 | 6.57% | ||
All of Schuyler 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 | 1.490 | 79.59% | +2.49 | |
| Democratic | David M. Blackwell | 331 | 17.68% | −1.46 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 33 | 1.76% | −2.00 | |
| Green | Mike Diel | 18 | 0.96% | +0.96 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 1,108 | 77.10% | +8.35 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hedge | 275 | 19.14% | −9.55 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 54 | 3.76% | +1.20 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 1,287 | 68.75% | ||
| Democratic | Kyle Yarber | 537 | 28.69% | ||
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 48 | 2.56% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 1,042 | 43.47% | 1,328 | 55.40% | 27 | 1.13% |
| 1892 | 996 | 40.44% | 1,263 | 51.28% | 204 | 8.28% |
| 1896 | 1,131 | 41.11% | 1,592 | 57.87% | 28 | 1.02% |
| 1900 | 1,061 | 42.39% | 1,335 | 53.34% | 107 | 4.27% |
| 1904 | 1,054 | 45.63% | 1,139 | 49.31% | 117 | 5.06% |
| 1908 | 1,007 | 43.76% | 1,222 | 53.11% | 72 | 3.13% |
| 1912 | 766 | 34.18% | 1,218 | 54.35% | 257 | 11.47% |
| 1916 | 995 | 41.86% | 1,341 | 56.42% | 41 | 1.72% |
| 1920 | 1,806 | 49.66% | 1,793 | 49.30% | 38 | 1.04% |
| 1924 | 1,522 | 42.37% | 1,982 | 55.18% | 88 | 2.45% |
| 1928 | 1,822 | 50.22% | 1,797 | 49.53% | 9 | 0.25% |
| 1932 | 1,109 | 32.89% | 2,239 | 66.40% | 24 | 0.71% |
| 1936 | 1,447 | 39.87% | 2,173 | 59.88% | 9 | 0.25% |
| 1940 | 1,732 | 46.21% | 1,998 | 53.31% | 18 | 0.48% |
| 1944 | 1,526 | 46.75% | 1,729 | 52.97% | 9 | 0.28% |
| 1948 | 1,377 | 42.02% | 1,892 | 57.74% | 8 | 0.24% |
| 1952 | 1,636 | 49.23% | 1,680 | 50.56% | 7 | 0.21% |
| 1956 | 1,500 | 47.65% | 1,648 | 52.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 1,666 | 55.04% | 1,361 | 44.96% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 1,072 | 42.52% | 1,449 | 57.48% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 1,291 | 53.17% | 969 | 39.91% | 168 | 6.92% |
| 1972 | 1,495 | 60.14% | 991 | 39.86% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 1,193 | 45.53% | 1,417 | 54.08% | 10 | 0.38% |
| 1980 | 1,386 | 54.16% | 1,114 | 43.53% | 59 | 2.31% |
| 1984 | 1,250 | 52.28% | 1,141 | 47.72% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 1,063 | 51.11% | 1,013 | 48.70% | 4 | 0.19% |
| 1992 | 742 | 34.19% | 936 | 43.13% | 492 | 22.67% |
| 1996 | 777 | 40.20% | 857 | 44.34% | 299 | 15.47% |
| 2000 | 1,159 | 57.78% | 808 | 40.28% | 39 | 1.94% |
| 2004 | 1,124 | 55.34% | 894 | 44.02% | 13 | 0.64% |
| 2008 | 1,139 | 57.44% | 775 | 39.08% | 69 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 1,174 | 60.55% | 697 | 35.95% | 68 | 3.51% |
| 2016 | 1,505 | 77.74% | 354 | 18.29% | 77 | 3.98% |
| 2020 | 1,606 | 80.18% | 373 | 18.62% | 24 | 1.20% |
| 2024 | 1,588 | 81.65% | 334 | 17.17% | 23 | 1.18% |
The county was partitioned into seven townships.[26] There are no townships with separate governing bodies in Schuyler County; instead, the county commission directly manages all unincorporated areas.
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