Laclede County, Missouri
Laclede County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,039.[1] Its county seat is Lebanon.[2] The county was organized February 24, 1849, and was named after Pierre Laclède, founder of St. Louis.[3]
Laclede County comprises the Lebanon, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
[edit | edit source]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 768 square miles (1,990 km2), of which 765 square miles (1,980 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
[edit | edit source]- Camden County (north)
- Pulaski County (northeast)
- Texas County (southeast)
- Wright County (south)
- Webster County (southwest)
- Dallas County (west)
Major highways
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National protected area
[edit | edit source]- Mark Twain National Forest (part)
Demographics
[edit | edit source]Racial and ethnic composition
[edit | edit source]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[5] | Pop 1990[6] | Pop 2000[7] | Pop 2010[8] | Pop 2020[9] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 23,948 | 26,702 | 31,296 | 33,596 | 32,482 | 98.46% | 98.32% | 96.26% | 94.45% | 90.13% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 100 | 95 | 138 | 237 | 262 | 0.41% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.67% | 0.73% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 84 | 143 | 148 | 229 | 197 | 0.35% | 0.53% | 0.46% | 0.64% | 0.55% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 34 | 76 | 94 | 148 | 190 | 0.14% | 0.28% | 0.29% | 0.42% | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | x [10] | x [11] | 15 | 16 | 17 | x | x | 0.05% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 71 | 0.02% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.05% | 0.20% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x [12] | x [13] | 407 | 609 | 1,865 | x | x | 1.25% | 1.71% | 5.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 152 | 141 | 401 | 719 | 955 | 0.62% | 0.52% | 1.23% | 2.02% | 2.65% |
| Total | 24,323 | 27,158 | 32,513 | 35,571 | 36,039 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit | edit source]As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 36,039, a median age of 40.8 years, 24.0% of residents under the age of 18, 18.7% of residents 65 years of age or older, 98.5 males for every 100 females, and 95.8 males for every 100 females age 18 and over.[14]
40.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.2% lived in rural areas.[15]
There were 14,325 households in the county, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present; about 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]
There were 15,908 housing units, of which 10.0% were vacant; among occupied housing units, 68.6% were owner-occupied and 31.4% were renter-occupied; the homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%.[14]
The racial and ethnic composition remained majority White (non-Hispanic), with smaller shares of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, other, and multiracial residents. 2.6% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.[16]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 32,482 | 90.13% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 262 | 0.72% |
| Native American (NH) | 197 | 0.55% |
| Asian (NH) | 190 | 0.53% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 17 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,936 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 955 | 2.65% |
2000 census
[edit | edit source]As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 32,513 people, 12,760 households, and 9,187 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16 people/km2). There were 14,320 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.04% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Approximately 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,760 households, out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 24.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,562, and the median income for a family was $35,962. Males had a median income of $27,011 versus $18,283 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,572. About 11.50% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.50% of those under age 18 and 15.90% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit | edit source]Public schools
[edit | edit source]- Laclede County R-I School District – Conway
- Ezard Elementary School (PK-06)
- Conway Junior High School (07-08)
- Conway High School (09-12)
- Gasconade C-4 School District – Falcon
- Gasconade Elementary School (PK-08)
- Lebanon R-III School District – Lebanon
- Joe D. Esther Elementary School (PK-01)
- Maplecrest Elementary School (02-03)
- Boswell Elementary School (04-05)
- Lebanon Middle School (06-08)
- Lebanon High School (09-12)
- Joel E. Barber C-5 School District - Lebanon
- Joel E. Barber Elementary School (PK-08)
- Stoutland R-II School District – Stoutland
- Stoutland Elementary School (PK-06)
- Stoutland High School (07-12)
Post Secondary Schools
[edit | edit source]- Ozarks Technical Community College
- [1]
- Drury University
- [2]
- Lebanon College of Cosmetology
- [3]
- Missouri State University Outreach-Lebanon
- [4]
Public libraries
[edit | edit source]- Lebanon-Laclede County Library[18]
Communities
[edit | edit source]Cities
[edit | edit source]- Conway
- Lebanon (county seat)
- Richland (mostly in Pulaski County and a small part in Camden County)
Villages
[edit | edit source]- Evergreen
- Phillipsburg
- Stoutland (mostly in Camden County)
Townships
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[edit | edit source]Other unincorporated places
[edit | edit source]Politics
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Local
[edit | edit source]The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Laclede County. Republicans currently hold all of the elected positions in the county.[19]
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State
[edit | edit source]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.59% 13,861 | 16.51% 2,805 | 1.90% 323 |
| 2020 | 81.58% 13,681 | 16.38% 2,747 | 2.04% 342 |
| 2016 | 70.96% 11,362 | 25.74% 4,122 | 3.30% 528 |
| 2012 | 57.00% 8,751 | 39.91% 6,128 | 3.09% 474 |
| 2008 | 46.96% 7,604 | 50.90% 8,242 | 2.15% 348 |
| 2004 | 67.23% 9,993 | 31.78% 4,724 | 1.00% 148 |
| 2000 | 58.33% 7,595 | 39.28% 5,115 | 2.39% 311 |
| 1996 | 57.01% 6,525 | 40.46% 4,631 | 2.53% 289 |
Laclede County is split between two of Missouri's legislative districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives, both of which are represented by Republicans.
- District 123 — Diane Franklin (R-Camdenton). Consists of the northern and eastern parts of the county, including Falcon and part of Lebanon.
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- District 129 — Sandy Crawford (R-Buffalo). Consists of the southwestern part of the county, including Conway, Evergreen, Phillipsburg, and most of Lebanon.
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Political culture
[edit | edit source]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 1,274 | 44.81% | 1,030 | 36.23% | 539 | 18.96% |
| 1892 | 1,376 | 43.09% | 1,223 | 38.30% | 594 | 18.60% |
| 1896 | 1,598 | 42.60% | 2,120 | 56.52% | 33 | 0.88% |
| 1900 | 1,686 | 47.71% | 1,786 | 50.54% | 62 | 1.75% |
| 1904 | 1,874 | 53.94% | 1,450 | 41.74% | 150 | 4.32% |
| 1908 | 1,902 | 51.94% | 1,681 | 45.90% | 79 | 2.16% |
| 1912 | 1,478 | 39.83% | 1,634 | 44.03% | 599 | 16.14% |
| 1916 | 1,877 | 50.28% | 1,755 | 47.01% | 101 | 2.71% |
| 1920 | 3,469 | 60.29% | 2,183 | 37.94% | 102 | 1.77% |
| 1924 | 2,960 | 51.61% | 2,500 | 43.59% | 275 | 4.80% |
| 1928 | 3,971 | 65.91% | 2,031 | 33.71% | 23 | 0.38% |
| 1932 | 2,804 | 41.10% | 3,960 | 58.04% | 59 | 0.86% |
| 1936 | 4,258 | 53.38% | 3,691 | 46.27% | 28 | 0.35% |
| 1940 | 4,941 | 59.69% | 3,323 | 40.14% | 14 | 0.17% |
| 1944 | 4,670 | 60.75% | 3,011 | 39.17% | 6 | 0.08% |
| 1948 | 3,773 | 53.78% | 3,221 | 45.92% | 21 | 0.30% |
| 1952 | 5,312 | 65.14% | 2,839 | 34.81% | 4 | 0.05% |
| 1956 | 5,079 | 60.71% | 3,287 | 39.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 5,805 | 64.78% | 3,156 | 35.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 3,848 | 46.00% | 4,517 | 54.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 4,860 | 56.06% | 2,958 | 34.12% | 852 | 9.83% |
| 1972 | 6,152 | 73.78% | 2,186 | 26.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 4,067 | 47.99% | 4,381 | 51.69% | 27 | 0.32% |
| 1980 | 5,642 | 60.78% | 3,443 | 37.09% | 197 | 2.12% |
| 1984 | 6,406 | 70.62% | 2,665 | 29.38% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 6,070 | 63.65% | 3,442 | 36.09% | 24 | 0.25% |
| 1992 | 5,176 | 42.35% | 4,179 | 34.19% | 2,867 | 23.46% |
| 1996 | 5,887 | 51.20% | 4,047 | 35.19% | 1,565 | 13.61% |
| 2000 | 8,556 | 65.58% | 4,183 | 32.06% | 307 | 2.35% |
| 2004 | 10,578 | 71.14% | 4,213 | 28.33% | 78 | 0.52% |
| 2008 | 10,875 | 66.40% | 5,218 | 31.86% | 286 | 1.75% |
| 2012 | 10,934 | 70.84% | 4,093 | 26.52% | 408 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 12,881 | 79.81% | 2,553 | 15.82% | 706 | 4.37% |
| 2020 | 13,762 | 81.78% | 2,780 | 16.52% | 286 | 1.70% |
| 2024 | 14,155 | 82.59% | 2,756 | 16.08% | 228 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% | 1 | 33.33% |
Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
[edit | edit source]Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-Arkansas) received more votes, a total of 2,791, than any candidate from either party in Laclede County during the 2008 presidential primary.
See also
[edit | edit source]- List of counties in Missouri
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Laclede County, Missouri
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "Laclede County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 182.
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ↑ "1980 Census of Population - General Social and Economic Characteristics - Missouri- Table 16 - Persons by Spanish Origin, Race, and Sex: 1980" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. pp. 20–25. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 13, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Missouri: Table 5 - Race and Hispanic Origin" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. pp. 13–63. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Laclede County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Laclede County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Laclede County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
- ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
- ↑ not an option in the 1980 Census
- ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ Breeding, Marshall. "Lebanon-Laclede County Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ↑ "Election Results, 2016". Laclede County Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
Further reading
[edit | edit source]- History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas, Pulaski, Phelps, and Dent counties, Missouri (1889) full text
External links
[edit | edit source]- Laclede County official website
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Laclede County Archived August 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books