Osage County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Osage County
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The Osage County Courthouse in Linn
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 29, 1841 |
| Named for | Osage River |
| Seat | Linn |
| Largest city | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 611 sq mi (1,580 km2) |
| • Land | 604 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Water | 6.1 sq mi (16 km2) 1.0% |
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| • Total | 13,274 |
| • Density | 21.725/sq mi (8.388/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
Osage County is a cool place located right in the middle of the U.S. state of Missouri. About 13,274 people lived there in 2020, according to the 2020 census. Its main town, or "county seat," is Linn. The county was created on January 29, 1841, and got its name from the nearby Osage River.
Osage County is also part of the bigger area around Jefferson City. It's known for its beautiful landscape and is connected to the "Missouri Rhineland," an area along the Missouri River valley famous for its vineyards.
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Exploring Osage County's Location
Osage County covers a total area of about 610 square miles. Most of this is land, with only a small part (about 1%) being water.
Neighboring Counties
Osage County shares its borders with several other counties. Think of them as its neighbors!
- Callaway County (to the north)
- Gasconade County (to the east)
- Maries County (to the south)
- Miller County (to the southwest)
- Cole County (to the west)
- Montgomery County (to the northeast)
Main Roads and Routes
Getting around Osage County is easy with these major highways:
U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 63
Route 89
Route 100
Route 133
People of Osage County
The population of Osage County has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 6,704 | — | |
| 1860 | 7,879 | 17.5% | |
| 1870 | 10,793 | 37.0% | |
| 1880 | 11,824 | 9.6% | |
| 1890 | 13,080 | 10.6% | |
| 1900 | 14,096 | 7.8% | |
| 1910 | 14,283 | 1.3% | |
| 1920 | 13,559 | −5.1% | |
| 1930 | 12,462 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 12,375 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 11,301 | −8.7% | |
| 1960 | 10,867 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 10,994 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 12,014 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 12,018 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 13,062 | 8.7% | |
| 2010 | 13,878 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 13,274 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 |
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In 2000, there were about 13,062 people living in the county. Most people in Osage County are White. A small number of people are from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the county in 2000 was 36 years old. About 26% of the population was under 18, and about 15% was 65 or older.
2020 Census Overview
The 2020 census showed that Osage County is mostly made up of people who identify as White.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 12,688 | 95.58% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 24 | 0.18% |
| Native American (NH) | 28 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.02% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 10 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 396 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 125 | 1% |
Learning and Education
Osage County has several schools, both public and private, to help kids learn and grow.
Public Schools
- Osage County R-I School District in Chamois
- Osage County R-I Elementary School (Pre-K to 6th grade)
- Chamois High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Osage County R-II School District in Linn
- Osage County R-II Elementary School (Pre-K to 6th grade)
- Linn High School (7th to 12th grade)
- Osage County R-III School District in Westphalia
- Fatima Elementary School (Pre-K to 6th grade)
- Fatima High School (7th to 12th grade)
Private Schools
Many private schools in the county are Roman Catholic schools:
- St. Joseph Catholic School in Westphalia (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
- Immaculate Conception School in Loose Creek (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
- St. George School in Linn (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
- Sacred Heart School in Rich Fountain (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
- Holy Family School in Freeburg (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
- St. Mary's School in Bonnots Mill (Kindergarten to 9th grade)
Higher Education
For students looking to continue their education after high school, there's:
- State Technical College of Missouri in Linn, Missouri
Public Libraries
- Osage County Library is a great place to find books and resources!
Towns and Communities
Osage County is home to several cities, towns, and smaller communities.
Cities and Towns
Smaller Communities
These are smaller, unincorporated communities within Osage County:
Images for kids
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The Osage County Courthouse in Linn
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Osage (Misuri) para niños
