Maries County, Missouri facts for kids
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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% |
| Population
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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 county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,432. Its county seat is Vienna. The county was organized March 2, 1855, and named for the Maries River and Little Maries River. The word "Maries" is derived from the French word marais, which means "marsh, lake, or pond".
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 530 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 527 square miles (1,360 km2) is land and 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) (0.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Osage County (north)
- Gasconade County (northeast)
- Phelps County (southeast)
- Pulaski County (southwest)
- Miller County (west)
Major highways
U.S. Route 63
Route 28
Route 42
Route 52
Route 68
Route 133
Demographics
| 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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As of the census of 2000, there were 8,903 people, 3,519 households, and 2,502 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km2). There were 4,149 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.43% White, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Approximately 1.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,519 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.90% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,925, and the median income for a family was $39,187. Males had a median income of $28,524 versus $20,705 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,662. About 10.10% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.30% of those under age 18 and 13.20% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 7,796 | 92.45% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 23 | 0.27% |
| Native American (NH) | 42 | 0.5% |
| Asian (NH) | 7 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 430 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 134 | 1.6% |
Education
Public schools
- Maries County R-I School District – Vienna
- Vienna Elementary School (PK-06)
- Vienna High School (07-12)
- Maries County R-II School District – Belle
- Belle Elementary School (PK-05)
- Maries County Middle School (06-08)
- Belle High School (09-12)
Private schools
- Visitation Inter-Parish School – Vienna (K-08) – Roman Catholic
Public libraries
- Heartland Regional Library System
Communities
Cities and towns
- Argyle (also in Osage County)
- Belle (a small portion extends into Osage County)
- Vienna (county seat)
Unincorporated communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Maries para niños
