Moniteau County, Missouri facts for kids
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Moniteau County
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The Moniteau County Courthouse in California
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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 Missouri's location within the U.S. |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for | Moniteau Creek |
| Seat | California |
| Largest city | California |
| Area | |
| • Total | 419 sq mi (1,090 km2) |
| • Land | 415 sq mi (1,070 km2) |
| • Water | 3.8 sq mi (10 km2) 0.9% |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,473 |
| • Density | 36.93/sq mi (14.258/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Moniteau County (/mɒnɪˈtɔː/ mon-IH-taw) is a county in the state of Missouri. In 2020, about 15,473 people lived there. The main town and county seat is California.
The county was started on February 14, 1845. It was named after Moniteau Creek. The word 'Moniteau' comes from a French spelling of Manitou. This is an Algonquian word for the Great Spirit. Moniteau County is also part of the larger Jefferson City area.
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Geography of Moniteau County
Moniteau County covers a total area of about 419 square miles. Most of this area, about 415 square miles, is land. The rest, about 3.8 square miles, is water. This means only a small part (less than 1%) of the county is water.
Neighboring Counties
Moniteau County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Cooper County (to the northwest)
- Boone County (to the northeast)
- Cole County (to the southeast)
- Miller County (to the south)
- Morgan County (to the southwest)
Main Roads
Several important roads pass through Moniteau County:
U.S. Route 50
Route 5
Route 87
Route 179
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 6,004 | — | |
| 1860 | 10,124 | 68.6% | |
| 1870 | 11,375 | 12.4% | |
| 1880 | 14,346 | 26.1% | |
| 1890 | 15,630 | 9.0% | |
| 1900 | 15,931 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 14,375 | −9.8% | |
| 1920 | 13,532 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 12,173 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 11,775 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 10,840 | −7.9% | |
| 1960 | 10,500 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,742 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 12,068 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 12,298 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 14,827 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 15,607 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 15,473 | −0.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2000, there were 14,827 people living in Moniteau County. There were 5,259 households, which are groups of people living together. About 3,728 of these were families. The county had about 36 people per square mile.
Many different people live in Moniteau County. Most residents are of European background. Many families have German, American, English, or Irish roots. About 2.93% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population includes people of all ages. About 25.90% were under 18 years old. The average age was 36 years.
Schools and Learning
Moniteau County has several public and private schools for students.
Public Schools
- Clarksburg C-2 School District in Clarksburg
- Clarksburg Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- High Point R-III School District in High Point
- High Point Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Jamestown C-1 School District in Jamestown
- Jamestown Elementary School (Preschool to 6th grade)
- Jamestown High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Moniteau County R-I School District in California
- California Elementary School (Preschool to 5th grade)
- California Middle School (6th to 8th grade)
- California High School (9th to 12th grade)
- Moniteau County R-V School District in Latham
- Moniteau County Elementary School (Kindergarten to 8th grade)
- Tipton R-VI School District in Tipton
- Tipton Elementary School (Preschool to 6th grade)
- Tipton High School (7th to 12th grade)
Private Schools
- California Christian Academy in California (2nd to 7th grade) – a Nondenominational Christian school
- Hazel Dell School in Latham (2nd to 9th grade) – a Mennonite school
- Prairie Union School in Latham (2nd to 9th grade) – a Mennonite school
- South Latham School in Latham (1st to 8th grade) – a Mennonite school
- St. Andrew School in Tipton (Kindergarten to 9th grade) – a Roman Catholic school
Public Libraries
- Moniteau County @ Wood Place Library
- Price James Memorial Library
Towns and Communities
Moniteau County has several cities, towns, and smaller communities.
Cities and Towns
- California (the county seat)
- Clarksburg
- Jamestown
- Lupus
- Tipton
Smaller Communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Moniteau para niños
