Maries County, Missouri

Maries County
County
Maries County Courthouse
Maries County Courthouse
Map of Missouri highlighting Maries County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°11′N 91°55′W / 38.18°N 91.92°W / 38.18; -91.92
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedMarch 2, 1855
Named forThe Maries River and Little Maries River
SeatVienna
Largest cityBelle
Area
 • Total
530 sq mi (1,400 km2)
 • Land527 sq mi (1,360 km2)
 • Water2.9 sq mi (8 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,432
 • Density16/sq mi (6.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.mariescountymo.gov

Maries County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, its population was 8,432.[1] Its county seat is Vienna.[2] 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".

Geography

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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.[3]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18604,901—
18705,91620.7%
18807,30423.5%
18908,60017.7%
19009,61611.8%
191010,0884.9%
19209,500−5.8%
19308,368−11.9%
19408,6383.2%
19507,423−14.1%
19607,282−1.9%
19706,851−5.9%
19807,55110.2%
19907,9765.6%
20008,90311.6%
20109,1763.1%
20208,432−8.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6]
1990-2000[7] 2010-2015[8]

As of the census[9] 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

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Maries County Racial Composition[10]
Race Num. Perc.
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

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Public schools

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Private schools

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Public libraries

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Politics

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Local

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The Democratic Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Maries County. Democrats currently hold all but four of the elected positions in the county.

Maries County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Dana Simmons Democratic
Circuit Clerk Mark Buschmann Democratic
County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers Democratic
Collector Jayne Helton Williams Democratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Victor Stratman Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Douglas Drewel Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Ed Fagre Democratic
Coroner David H. Martin Democratic
Prosecuting Attorney Richard Skouby Republican
Public Administrator Carol Jo Schulte Democratic
Recorder Mark Buschmann Democratic
Sheriff Harold Chris Heitman Republican
Treasurer Angie Stricklan Republican

State

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Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 62.67% 2,827 33.47% 1,510 3.86% 174
2012 51.51% 2,337 45.58% 2,068 2.91% 132
2008 47.49% 2,157 50.77% 2,306 1.94% 79
2004 60.99% 2,688 37.78% 1,665 1.23% 54
2000 49.11% 1,897 47.53% 1,836 3.36% 130
1996 39.62% 1,451 57.66% 2,115 2.62% 96

All of Maries County is a part of Missouri's 143rd District in the Missouri House of Representatives. (R-Meta).

Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Maries County (2016)[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 4,043 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Maries County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 2,424 100.00% +38.05
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Maries County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tom Hurst 2,784 61.95%
Democratic Greg Stratman 1,710 38.05%

All of Maries County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City).

Missouri Senate — District 6 — Maries County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Kehoe 2,201 81.13%
Democratic Mollie Kristen Freebairn 512 18.87%

Federal

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U.S. Senate — Missouri — Maries County (2016)[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Roy Blunt 2,978 66.27% +14.99
Democratic Jason Kander 1,339 29.80% −11.67
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 76 1.69% −5.56
Green Johnathan McFarland 37 0.82% +0.82
Constitution Fred Ryman 64 1.42% +1.42
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Maries County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Todd Akin 2,312 51.28%
Democratic Claire McCaskill 1,870 41.47%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 327 7.25%

All of Maries County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is currently represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District — Maries County (2016)[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 3,490 78.32% +3.41
Democratic Kevin Miller 825 18.51% −3.60
Libertarian Dan Hogan 90 2.02% −0.92
Constitution Doanita Simmons 51 1.15% +1.15
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Maries County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 2,036 74.91% +2.12
Democratic Courtney Denton 601 22.11% −2.48
Libertarian Steven Hedrick 80 2.94% +0.32
Write-In Harold Davis 1 0.04% +0.04
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Maries County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer 3,253 72.79%
Democratic Eric C. Mayer 1,099 24.59%
Libertarian Steven Wilson 117 2.62%

Political culture

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United States presidential election results for Maries County, Missouri[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 3,987 83.31% 755 15.78% 44 0.92%
2020 3,892 81.58% 814 17.06% 65 1.36%
2016 3,561 79.13% 794 17.64% 145 3.22%
2012 3,165 69.74% 1,299 28.62% 74 1.63%
2008 2,853 62.58% 1,599 35.07% 107 2.35%
2004 2,825 63.86% 1,563 35.33% 36 0.81%
2000 2,216 57.50% 1,554 40.32% 84 2.18%
1996 1,560 42.90% 1,540 42.35% 536 14.74%
1992 1,356 33.77% 1,732 43.14% 927 23.09%
1988 1,919 55.14% 1,552 44.60% 9 0.26%
1984 2,267 62.02% 1,388 37.98% 0 0.00%
1980 1,985 52.39% 1,732 45.71% 72 1.90%
1976 1,485 45.08% 1,796 54.52% 13 0.39%
1972 2,082 63.07% 1,219 36.93% 0 0.00%
1968 1,438 47.52% 1,185 39.16% 403 13.32%
1964 1,183 36.44% 2,063 63.56% 0 0.00%
1960 1,684 49.53% 1,716 50.47% 0 0.00%
1956 1,392 42.48% 1,885 57.52% 0 0.00%
1952 1,501 45.62% 1,783 54.19% 6 0.18%
1948 894 31.41% 1,948 68.45% 4 0.14%
1944 1,519 45.13% 1,824 54.19% 23 0.68%
1940 1,749 45.59% 2,078 54.17% 9 0.23%
1936 1,306 34.92% 2,414 64.55% 20 0.53%
1932 745 21.16% 2,758 78.33% 18 0.51%
1928 1,415 43.79% 1,808 55.96% 8 0.25%
1924 1,004 33.00% 1,913 62.89% 125 4.11%
1920 1,445 45.87% 1,677 53.24% 28 0.89%
1916 725 34.96% 1,319 63.60% 30 1.45%
1912 448 25.91% 1,096 63.39% 185 10.70%
1908 703 34.66% 1,309 64.55% 16 0.79%
1904 599 33.08% 1,184 65.38% 28 1.55%
1900 544 29.84% 1,273 69.83% 6 0.33%
1896 546 28.20% 1,385 71.54% 5 0.26%
1892 469 29.00% 1,119 69.20% 29 1.79%
1888 539 32.93% 1,055 64.45% 43 2.63%

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)

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Main articles: 2008 Missouri Democratic presidential primary and 2008 Missouri Republican presidential primary

Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 844, than any candidate from either party in Maries County during the 2008 presidential primary.

Communities

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Cities and towns

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Unincorporated communities

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  6. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  8. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 10, 2013.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Maries County, Missouri".
  11. ^ Breeding, Marshall. "Heartland Regional Library System". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c "County Results - State of Missouri - 2016 General Election - Official Results" (PDF). Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.

Further reading

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  • History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries and Osage counties, Missouri : from the earliest time to the present, including a department devoted to the preservation of sundry personal, business, professional and the private records; besides a valuable fund of notes, original observations, etc. etc. (1889)online
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38°11′N 91°55′W / 38.18°N 91.92°W / 38.18; -91.92

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