Gasconade County, Missouri Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Gasconade County
U.S. county
The Gasconade County Courthouse in Hermann
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
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 (2020)
• Total	14,794
• Estimate (2018)	14,705
• 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 located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,794. The county seat has been Hermann since 1842. The county was named after the Gasconade River.

The county is located on the south side of the Missouri River, which once served as the chief route of transportation in the state. It is located in the area known as the Missouri Rhineland. Because of its distinctive conditions, the Hermann area was designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983. The southern part of the county is within the larger Ozark Highlands AVA, established in 1987.

Etymology
Geography
- Adjacent counties
- Major highways
Demographics
Communities
Education
See also

Etymology

Gasconade County (and the Gasconade River) received its name from French-speaking settlers. They came from the Gascony region in southwestern France during French colonial rule of New France (Louisiana Territory).

The French colonial inhabitants of this region had the same boastful character as the inhabitants of Gascony in France, hence the name Gasconade, meaning 'Gascony-like.'

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 524 square miles (1,360 km²), of which 518 square miles (1,340 km²) is land and 6.6 square miles (17 km²) (1.3%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Montgomery County (north)
Warren County (northeast)
Franklin County (east)
Crawford County (southeast)
Phelps County (south)
Maries County (southwest)
Osage County (west)
Callaway County (northwest)

Major highways

U.S. Route 50
Route 19
Route 28
Route 100

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015

As of the census of 2000, there were 15,342 people, 6,171 households, and 4,288 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,813 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.69% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Approximately 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,171 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.80% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,047, and the median income for a family was $41,518. Males had a median income of $29,659 versus $20,728 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,319. About 7.00% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Education

Public schools

- Hermann Elementary School (K-03)
- Hermann Middle School (04-08)
- Hermann High School (09-12)
- Gerald Elementary School (K-05) - Gerald
- Owensville Elementary School (K-05)
- Owensville Middle School (06-08)
- Owensville High School (09-12)

Private schools

Immanuel Lutheran School – Rosebud (PK-08) – Lutheran

Public libraries

Hermann Branch Library
Owensville Branch Library

Gasconade County, Missouri facts for kids

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