Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri facts for kids
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Ste. Genevieve County
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Ste. Genevieve County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | October 1, 1812 |
| Named for | Saint Genevieve |
| Seat | Ste. Genevieve |
| Largest city | Ste. Genevieve |
| Area | |
| • Total | 507 sq mi (1,310 km2) |
| • Land | 499 sq mi (1,290 km2) |
| • Water | 7.6 sq mi (20 km2) 1.5% |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,479 |
| • Density | 36.45/sq mi (14.073/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
Sainte Genevieve County, often abbreviated Ste. Genevieve County (French: Ste-Geneviève), is a county located in the eastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,479. The largest city and county seat is Ste. Genevieve. The county was officially organized on October 1, 1812, and is named after the Spanish district once located in the region, after Saint Genevieve, patroness of Paris, France.
It includes Ste. Genevieve, the earliest settlement west of the Mississippi River outside New Spain, and one of the French colonial mid-Mississippi valley villages. It is one of the last places where Paw Paw French is still spoken.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 4,962 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,186 | −55.9% | |
| 1840 | 3,148 | 44.0% | |
| 1850 | 5,313 | 68.8% | |
| 1860 | 8,029 | 51.1% | |
| 1870 | 8,384 | 4.4% | |
| 1880 | 10,390 | 23.9% | |
| 1890 | 9,883 | −4.9% | |
| 1900 | 10,359 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 10,607 | 2.4% | |
| 1920 | 9,809 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 10,097 | 2.9% | |
| 1940 | 10,905 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 11,237 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 12,116 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,867 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 15,180 | 18.0% | |
| 1990 | 16,037 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 17,842 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 18,145 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 18,479 | 1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2015 2020 |
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As of the census of 2000, there were 17,842 people, 6,586 households, and 4,926 families residing in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile (14/km2). There were 8,018 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.03% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Approximately 0.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,586 households, out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.60% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.20% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% 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 100.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $48,764, and the median income for a family was $56,170. Males had a median income of $33,609 versus $18,875 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,876. About 6.00% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.
St.Genevieve County is home to the largest concentration of Fijian Americans in the mainland United States. With 359 persons being born in Fiji according to the 2010 United States census.
Education
Of adults 25 years of age and older in Ste. Genevieve County, 73.8% possess a high school diploma or higher while 8.1% holds a bachelor's degree or higher as their highest educational attainment.
Public schools
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- Bloomsdale Elementary School - Bloomsdale - (K-05)
- Ste. Genevieve Elementary School (K-05)
- Ste. Genevieve Middle School (06-08)
- Ste. Genevieve High School (09-12)
Private schools
- Sacred Heart School - St. Mary - (K-05) - Roman Catholic
- St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School - Bloomsdale - (PK-08) - Roman Catholic
- St. Joseph Elementary School - Ste. Genevieve - (PK-05) - Roman Catholic
- Valle Catholic Grade School (K-08)
- Valle Catholic High School (09-12)
Public libraries
- Sainte Genevieve County Library
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Sainte Geneviève para niños
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