Maries County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maries County
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Maries County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | March 2, 1855 |
| Named for | The Maries River and Little Maries River |
| Seat | Vienna |
| Largest city | Belle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 530 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 527 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Water | 2.9 sq mi (8 km2) 0.6% |
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| • Total | 8,432 |
| • Density | 15.91/sq mi (6.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Maries County is a place in Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 8,432 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Vienna. The county started on March 2, 1855. It got its name from the Maries River and Little Maries River. The word "Maries" comes from a French word, marais, which means "marsh," "lake," or "pond."
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Geography of Maries County
Maries County covers about 530 square miles. Most of this area, about 527 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 2.9 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Maries County shares borders with several other counties:
- Osage County (to the north)
- Gasconade County (to the northeast)
- Phelps County (to the southeast)
- Pulaski County (to the southwest)
- Miller County (to the west)
Main Roads in Maries County
Several important roads run through Maries County:
U.S. Route 63
Route 28
Route 42
Route 52
Route 68
Route 133
People of Maries County
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 4,901 | — | |
| 1870 | 5,916 | 20.7% | |
| 1880 | 7,304 | 23.5% | |
| 1890 | 8,600 | 17.7% | |
| 1900 | 9,616 | 11.8% | |
| 1910 | 10,088 | 4.9% | |
| 1920 | 9,500 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 8,368 | −11.9% | |
| 1940 | 8,638 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 7,423 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,282 | −1.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,851 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,551 | 10.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,976 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,903 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 9,176 | 3.1% | |
| 2020 | 8,432 | −8.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2000, there were 8,903 people living in Maries County. Most people, about 97.43%, were White. About 1.16% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the county was 38 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18. Around 15.6% of the people were 65 years or older.
2020 Census Information
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 7,796 | 92.45% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 23 | 0.27% |
| Native American (not Hispanic) | 42 | 0.5% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 7 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (not Hispanic) | 430 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 1.6% |
Education in Maries County
Maries County has public and private schools. There is also a public library system.
Public Schools
- Maries County R-I School District in Vienna
- Vienna Elementary School (grades PK-6)
- Vienna High School (grades 7-12)
- Maries County R-II School District in Belle
- Belle Elementary School (grades PK-5)
- Maries County Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Belle High School (grades 9-12)
Private Schools
- Visitation Inter-Parish School in Vienna (grades K-8) – This is a Roman Catholic school.
Public Libraries
- Heartland Regional Library System
Communities in Maries County
Maries County has a few cities and towns, plus many smaller, unincorporated communities.
Cities and Towns
- Argyle (partly in Osage County)
- Belle (a small part is in Osage County)
- Vienna (This is the county seat, the main town for county government.)
Other Communities
Images for kids
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Maries County Courthouse
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Maries para niños
