Cedar County, Missouri facts for kids
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Cedar County
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County courthouse in Stockton
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for | Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Sac River |
| Seat | Stockton |
| Largest city | El Dorado Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 499 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Land | 474 sq mi (1,230 km2) |
| • Water | 24 sq mi (60 km2) 4.8% |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,188 |
| • Density | 28.433/sq mi (10.978/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Cedar County is a county located in the southwest portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,188. Its county seat is Stockton. The county was founded February 14, 1845, and named after Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Sac River, which in turn is named from the Eastern red cedar, a common tree of the area.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 499 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 474 square miles (1,230 km2) is land and 24 square miles (62 km2) (4.8%) is water. The water area includes various rivers and Stockton Lake.
Adjacent counties
- St. Clair County (north)
- Polk County (east)
- Dade County (south)
- Vernon County (west)
Major highways
U.S. Route 54
Route 32
Route 39
Route 97
Route 215
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 3,361 | — | |
| 1860 | 6,637 | 97.5% | |
| 1870 | 9,474 | 42.7% | |
| 1880 | 10,741 | 13.4% | |
| 1890 | 15,620 | 45.4% | |
| 1900 | 16,923 | 8.3% | |
| 1910 | 16,080 | −5.0% | |
| 1920 | 13,933 | −13.4% | |
| 1930 | 11,136 | −20.1% | |
| 1940 | 11,697 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 10,663 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 9,185 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 9,424 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 11,894 | 26.2% | |
| 1990 | 12,093 | 1.7% | |
| 2000 | 13,733 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 13,982 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,188 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 13,733 people, 5,685 households, and 3,894 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 people per square mile (11 people/km2). There were 6,813 housing units at an average density of 14 units per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.58% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Approximately 1.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,685 households, out of which 27.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,694, and the median income for a family was $32,710. Males had a median income of $25,017 versus $17,594 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,356. 17.40% of the population and 11.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.80% of those under the age of 18 and 14.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Religion
According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Cedar County is regarded as being part of the Bible Belt, with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Cedar County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (35.02%), Christian churches and churches of Christ (11.49%), and Assemblies of God (9.56%).
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 12,899 | 91% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 57 | 0.4% |
| Native American (NH) | 100 | 0.7% |
| Asian (NH) | 42 | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 7 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 822 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 261 | 1.83% |
Education
Public schools
- El Dorado Springs R-II School District – El Dorado Springs
- El Dorado Springs Elementary School (PK-05)
- El Dorado Springs Middle School (06-08)
- El Dorado Springs High School (09-12)
- Stockton R-I School District – Stockton
- Stockton Elementary School (PK-04)
- Stockton Middle School (05-08)
- Stockton High School (09-12)
Private schools
- Agape Boarding School – Stockton (01-12) – Baptist – Boys
- El Dorado Christian School – El Dorado Springs (PK-12) – Church of God
Public libraries
- Cedar County Library District
Communities
Cities and Towns
- Caplinger Mills
- El Dorado Springs
- Jerico Springs
- Stockton (county seat)
- Umber View Heights
Unincorporated Communities
Notable people
- Kate Austin, radical writer and anarchist
- Emil Liston, basketball coach and administrator, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
- Eugene McCown, jazz pianist and painter
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Cedar (Misuri) para niños
