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Laclede County
U.S. county
Laclede County Courthouse in Lebanon
Laclede County Courthouse in Lebanon
Map of Missouri highlighting Laclede County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Missouri
Founded February 24, 1849
Named for Pierre Laclede
Seat Lebanon
Largest city Lebanon
Area
 • Total 768 sq mi (1,990 km2)
 • Land 765 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Water 3.3 sq mi (9 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 36,039
 • Density 46.926/sq mi (18.118/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th

Laclede County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,039. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county was organized February 24, 1849, and was named after Pierre Laclède, founder of St. Louis.

Laclede County comprises the Lebanon, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 768 square miles (1,990 km2), of which 765 square miles (1,980 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • I-44 (MO).svg Interstate 44
  • US 66.svg U.S. Route 66 (1926-1979)
  • MO-5.svg Route 5
  • MO-7.svg Route 7
  • MO-17.svg Route 17
  • MO-32.svg Route 32
  • MO-64.svg Route 64
  • MO-64A.svg Route 64A

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1850 2,498 —
1860 5,182 107.4%
1870 9,380 81.0%
1880 11,524 22.9%
1890 14,721 27.7%
1900 16,523 12.2%
1910 17,363 5.1%
1920 16,857 −2.9%
1930 16,320 −3.2%
1940 18,718 14.7%
1950 19,010 1.6%
1960 18,991 −0.1%
1970 19,944 5.0%
1980 24,323 22.0%
1990 27,158 11.7%
2000 32,513 19.7%
2010 35,571 9.4%
2020 36,039 1.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010

As of the census of 2000, there were 32,513 people, 12,760 households, and 9,187 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16 people/km2). There were 14,320 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.04% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Approximately 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,760 households, out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,562, and the median income for a family was $35,962. Males had a median income of $27,011 versus $18,283 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,572. About 11.50% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.50% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census

Laclede County Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 32,482 90.13%
Black or African American (NH) 262 0.72%
Native American (NH) 197 0.55%
Asian (NH) 190 0.53%
Pacific Islander (NH) 17 0.05%
Other/Mixed (NH) 1,936 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 955 2.65%

Education

Public schools

  • Laclede County R-I School District – Conway
    • Ezard Elementary School (PK-06)
    • Conway Junior High School (07-08)
    • Conway High School (09-12)
  • Gasconade C-4 School District – Falcon
    • Gasconade Elementary School (PK-08)
  • Lebanon R-III School District – Lebanon
    • Joe D. Esther Elementary School (PK-01)
    • Maplecrest Elementary School (02-03)
    • Boswell Elementary School (04-05)
    • Lebanon Middle School (06-08)
    • Lebanon High School (09-12)
  • Joel E. Barber C-5 School District - Lebanon
    • Joel E. Barber Elementary School (PK-08)
  • Stoutland R-II School District – Stoutland
    • Stoutland Elementary School (PK-06)
    • Stoutland High School (07-12)

Post Secondary Schools

      • Ozarks Technical Community College
  • [1]
      • Drury University
  • [2]
      • Lebanon College of Cosmetology
  • [3]
      • Missouri State University Outreach-Lebanon
  • [4]

Public libraries

  • Lebanon-Laclede County Library

Communities

Cities

Villages

Townships

  • Auglaize
  • Eldridge
  • Franklin
  • Gasconade
  • Lebanon
  • Osage
  • Phillipsburg
  • Spring Hollow
  • Washington

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated places

See also

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