Gentry County, Missouri facts for kids
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Gentry County
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Gentry County Courthouse in Albany
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1841 |
| Named for | Richard Gentry |
| Seat | Albany |
| Largest city | Albany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 492 sq mi (1,270 km2) |
| • Land | 491 sq mi (1,270 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.06% |
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| • Total | 6,162 |
| • Density | 12.524/sq mi (4.836/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Gentry County is a county in the northwestern part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 6,162 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Albany.
The county was started on February 14, 1841. It was named after General Richard Gentry. He was a brave leader from Boone County who died in the Seminole War in 1837.
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Exploring Gentry County's Geography
Gentry County covers a total area of about 492 square miles. Most of this area, about 491 square miles, is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.3 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties of Gentry County
Gentry County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Worth County (to the north)
- Harrison County (to the east)
- Daviess County (to the southeast)
- DeKalb County (to the south)
- Andrew County (to the southwest)
- Nodaway County (to the west)
Main Roads in Gentry County
These are the important highways that run through Gentry County:
U.S. Route 136
U.S. Route 169
Route 48
Route 85
Understanding Gentry County's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 4,248 | — | |
| 1860 | 11,862 | 179.2% | |
| 1870 | 11,607 | −2.1% | |
| 1880 | 17,176 | 48.0% | |
| 1890 | 19,018 | 10.7% | |
| 1900 | 20,554 | 8.1% | |
| 1910 | 16,820 | −18.2% | |
| 1920 | 15,634 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 14,348 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 13,359 | −6.9% | |
| 1950 | 11,036 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 8,793 | −20.3% | |
| 1970 | 8,060 | −8.3% | |
| 1980 | 7,887 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 6,848 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 6,861 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,738 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 6,162 | −8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2015 |
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In 2010, there were 6,738 people living in Gentry County. These people lived in 2,674 homes, with 1,789 of them being families. On average, about 14 people lived in each square mile.
Most people in the county were White (98.38%). A small number were Black or African American, Asian, or Native American. About 0.53% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.42%) were married couples. About 15% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average home had 2.45 people, and the average family had 3.03 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 24.55% were under 18. About 20.50% were 65 or older. The average age in the county was 42.4 years.
The average yearly income for a household was $35,556. For families, it was $46,458. About 14.90% of all people, and 24.40% of those under 18, lived below the poverty line.
Religious Beliefs in Gentry County
Gentry County is known for having many people who follow evangelical Protestantism. The main religious groups are Southern Baptists (46.29%), United Methodists (18.20%), and Disciples of Christ (13.12%).
Gentry County's Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 5,851 | 95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 15 | 0.24% |
| Native American (NH) | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian (NH) | 9 | 0.15% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 190 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 1.5% |
Schools and Libraries in Gentry County
Public Schools for Students
Gentry County has several public school districts:
- [Albany R-III School District] in Albany
- Virginia E. George Elementary School (Kindergarten to 5th grade)
- Albany Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- Albany High School (9th to 12th grade)
- [King City R-I School District] in King City
- King City Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- King City High School (7th to 12th grade)
- [Stanberry R-II School District] in Stanberry
- Stanberry Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Stanberry High School (7th to 12th grade)
Public Libraries for Reading and Learning
You can find these public libraries in Gentry County:
- Albany Carnegie Public Library in Albany
- Gentry County Library in Stanberry
Towns and Villages in Gentry County
Cities in Gentry County
Villages in Gentry County
Other Small Communities (Unincorporated)
These are smaller places that are not officially cities or villages:
Interesting Facts About Gentry County
In 2010, a group of farmers in Gentry County won a large amount of money in a lawsuit. They sued a large hog farm because of strong smells coming from it. A jury decided the farmers should get $11 million because of the odors. This was a very big amount for this type of case.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Gentry para niños
