Gasconade County, Missouri facts for kids
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Gasconade County
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The Gasconade County Courthouse in Hermann
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | November 25, 1820 |
| Named for | Gasconade River |
| Seat | Hermann |
| Largest city | Owensville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 524 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Land | 518 sq mi (1,340 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.3% |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,794 |
| • Density | 28.233/sq mi (10.901/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 573 |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Gasconade County is a county in the middle-eastern part of Missouri. In 2020, about 14,794 people lived here. Its main town, called the county seat, is Hermann. It has been the county seat since 1842. The county got its name from the Gasconade River.
The county is located on the south side of the Missouri River. This river was once the main way to travel in the state. Gasconade County is part of an area known as the Missouri Rhineland. This area is special for growing grapes and making wine. Because of its unique conditions, the Hermann area was named an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983. The southern part of the county is also in the larger Ozark Highlands AVA, which started in 1987.
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Where the Name Comes From
Gasconade County and the Gasconade River got their names from French-speaking settlers. These settlers came from the Gascony region in southwestern France. They arrived during the time when France ruled this part of North America, known as New France (Louisiana Territory).
An article from 1916 in the Missouri Historical Review explained it. It said the name comes from "Gascon," which means someone from Gascony. Gascony was a unique area in France with special cultural roots.
Geography of Gasconade County
The U.S. Census Bureau says the county covers about 524 square miles (1,357 square kilometers). Only a small part of this, about 6.6 square miles (17 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Neighboring Counties
Gasconade County shares borders with these other counties:
- Montgomery County (to the north)
- Warren County (to the northeast)
- Franklin County (to the east)
- Crawford County (to the southeast)
- Phelps County (to the south)
- Maries County (to the southwest)
- Osage County (to the west)
- Callaway County (to the northwest)
Main Roads and Highways
These are the major roads that go through Gasconade County:
U.S. Route 50
Route 19
Route 28
Route 100
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 1,545 | — | |
| 1840 | 5,330 | 245.0% | |
| 1850 | 4,996 | −6.3% | |
| 1860 | 8,727 | 74.7% | |
| 1870 | 10,093 | 15.7% | |
| 1880 | 11,153 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 11,706 | 5.0% | |
| 1900 | 12,298 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 12,847 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 12,381 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 12,172 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 12,414 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,342 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 12,195 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 11,878 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 13,181 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 14,006 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,342 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 15,222 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,794 | −2.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 14,791 | −2.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2000, there were 15,342 people living in Gasconade County. About 31% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the county was 40 years old.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 census showed that 14,794 people lived in Gasconade County.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (Non-Hispanic) | 13,705 | 92.64% |
| Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) | 18 | 0.12% |
| Native American (Non-Hispanic) | 25 | 0.17% |
| Asian (Non-Hispanic) | 51 | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) | 9 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed Race (Non-Hispanic) | 797 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 | 1.3% |
Education in the County
Public Schools
- Gasconade County R-I School District in Hermann
- Hermann Elementary School (Kindergarten to 3rd grade)
- Hermann Middle School (4th to 8th grade)
- Hermann High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Gasconade County R-II School District in Owensville
- Owensville Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- Owensville Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Owensville High School (9th to 12th grade)
Private Schools
- St. George School in Hermann (Preschool to 8th grade) – This is a Roman Catholic school.
- Immanuel Lutheran School in Rosebud (Preschool to 8th grade) – This is a Lutheran school.
Public Libraries
- Hermann Branch Library
- Owensville Branch Library
Communities in Gasconade County
Cities and Towns
- Bland (partly in Osage County)
- Gasconade
- Hermann (the county seat)
- Morrison
- Owensville (the largest city)
- Rosebud
Unincorporated Communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or towns.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Gasconade para niños
