Ralls County, Missouri

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Ralls County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,355.[1] Its county seat is New London.[2] The county was organized November 16, 1820, and named for Daniel Ralls, Missouri state legislator.[3]

Ralls County is part of the Hannibal, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Quincy-Hannibal, IL-MO Combined Statistical Area.

History

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Ralls County was one of several along the Mississippi River settled in the early years primarily by European-American migrants from the Upper South, especially Kentucky and Tennessee. They brought slaves and slaveholding traditions with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky: hemp and tobacco. They also brought characteristic antebellum architecture and culture. Ralls is considered one of the counties in the outer ring of what is called the Little Dixie region. Most of the Little Dixie counties are located further west along the Missouri River, from Callaway County west.[4]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 484 square miles (1,250 km2), of which 470 square miles (1,200 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (2.9%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Demographics

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2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 10,355. The median age was 45.5 years, with 21.9% of residents under the age of 18 and 21.6% aged 65 years or older. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.2 males age 18 and over.[6]

There were 4,125 households in the county, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 17.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[6]

There were 5,028 housing units, of which 18.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 83.3% were owner-occupied and 16.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.4%.[6]

2.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 97.5% lived in rural areas.[7]

Racial and ethnic composition

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As of the 2020 census, the racial makeup of the county was 94.1% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.7% from some other race, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 0.9% of the population.[8]

Ralls County, Missouri – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[9] Pop 1990[10] Pop 2000[11] Pop 2010[12] Pop 2020[13] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 8,706 8,300 9,393 9,828 9,713 97.70% 97.92% 97.58% 96.67% 93.80%
Black or African American alone (NH) 164 138 106 107 114 1.84% 1.63% 1.10% 1.05% 1.10%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 8 18 18 14 26 0.09% 0.21% 0.19% 0.14% 0.25%
Asian alone (NH) 5 6 7 19 17 0.06% 0.07% 0.07% 0.19% 0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [14] x [15] 1 12 4 x x 0.01% 0.12% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 2 0 2 5 41 0.02% 0.00% 0.02% 0.05% 0.40%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [16] x [17] 57 84 344 x x 0.59% 0.83% 3.32%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 26 14 42 98 96 0.29% 0.17% 0.44% 0.96% 0.93%
Total 8,911 8,476 9,626 10,167 10,355 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 10,167 people, 3,736 households, and 2,783 families residing in the county.[18] The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 4,564 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.93% White, 1.11% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Approximately 0.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30.1% were of American, 27.3% German, 10.5% English and 10.4% Irish ancestry.

There were 3,736 households, out of which 34.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.20% were married couples living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.50% were non-families. 21.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.20% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 26.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,094, and the median income for a family was $41,955. Males had a median income of $28,139 versus $20,238 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,456. About 6.60% of families and 8.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 10.70% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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School districts in Ralls County (including those which may have schools and/or administration buildings in other counties)[19]

Public schools

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  • Ralls County R-II School District – Center
    • Ralls County Elementary School (PK-05)
    • Mark Twain Junior High School (06-08)
    • Mark Twain High School (09-12)

Public libraries

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  • Ralls County Library[20]

Communities

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Cities

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Village

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Census-designated place

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Unincorporated communities

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Politics

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Local

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Historically, the Democratic Party predominantly controlled politics at the local level in Ralls County. However, all local seats up for election with a Republican candidate during the November 2016 election cycle were won by Republicans. Republicans now hold the office of Sheriff, Coroner, and Western District Commissioner.

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State

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Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2024 79.85% 4,560 18.32% 1,046 1.84% 105
2020 77.24% 4,351 21.59% 1,216 1.17% 66
2016 64.47% 3,371 33.72% 1,763 1.81% 95
2012 52.97% 2,595 45.72% 2,279 2.21% 110
2008 53.74% 2,717 44.76% 2,263 1.50% 76
2004 61.68% 3,090 37.25% 1,866 1.08% 54
2000 47.21% 2,145 51.65% 2,347 1.14% 52
1996 27.05% 1,097 71.06% 2,882 1.90% 77

Ralls County is a part of Missouri's 40h District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is represented by Jim Hansen (R-Frankford). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end

Ralls County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end

Federal

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United States presidential election results for Ralls County, Missouri[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1888 816 29.42% 1,942 70.01% 16 0.58%
1892 802 28.65% 1,968 70.31% 29 1.04%
1896 814 26.08% 2,297 73.60% 10 0.32%
1900 770 26.02% 2,161 73.03% 28 0.95%
1904 792 30.32% 1,794 68.68% 26 1.00%
1908 900 31.35% 1,947 67.82% 24 0.84%
1912 591 22.88% 1,734 67.13% 258 9.99%
1916 826 29.04% 1,994 70.11% 24 0.84%
1920 1,362 32.45% 2,803 66.79% 32 0.76%
1924 1,365 33.52% 2,617 64.27% 90 2.21%
1928 1,794 44.07% 2,273 55.83% 4 0.10%
1932 761 17.67% 3,526 81.87% 20 0.46%
1936 1,051 21.51% 3,822 78.24% 12 0.25%
1940 1,412 28.35% 3,562 71.53% 6 0.12%
1944 1,164 29.35% 2,799 70.57% 3 0.08%
1948 908 23.15% 3,013 76.82% 1 0.03%
1952 1,437 32.18% 3,020 67.64% 8 0.18%
1956 1,373 34.28% 2,632 65.72% 0 0.00%
1960 1,485 37.31% 2,495 62.69% 0 0.00%
1964 736 20.54% 2,847 79.46% 0 0.00%
1968 1,175 33.07% 1,900 53.48% 478 13.45%
1972 1,827 57.13% 1,371 42.87% 0 0.00%
1976 1,334 36.23% 2,318 62.95% 30 0.81%
1980 1,968 47.51% 2,069 49.95% 105 2.54%
1984 2,067 50.69% 2,011 49.31% 0 0.00%
1988 1,494 37.44% 2,489 62.38% 7 0.18%
1992 1,349 30.71% 2,158 49.12% 886 20.17%
1996 1,513 37.34% 1,998 49.31% 541 13.35%
2000 2,446 53.85% 2,033 44.76% 63 1.39%
2004 2,986 59.32% 2,031 40.35% 17 0.34%
2008 2,987 58.75% 2,041 40.15% 56 1.10%
2012 3,231 64.16% 1,736 34.47% 69 1.37%
2016 3,969 74.97% 1,138 21.50% 187 3.53%
2020 4,396 77.64% 1,205 21.28% 61 1.08%
2024 4,575 79.19% 1,154 19.98% 48 0.83%
2016 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 33.33%


See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1917). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 343.
  4. ↑ The Story of Little Dixie, Missouri, Missouri Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans Archived July 17, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, accessed June 3, 2008
  5. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  8. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  9. ↑ "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. p. 20-25.
  10. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Missouri: Table 5 - Race and Hispanic Origin" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 13-63.
  11. ↑ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Ralls County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Ralls County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Ralls County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
  15. ↑ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  16. ↑ not an option in the 1980 Census
  17. ↑ not an option in the 1990 Census
  18. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  19. ↑ Geography Division (January 12, 2021). "2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Ralls County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2026. - Text list
  20. ↑ Breeding, Marshall. "Ralls County Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  21. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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Coordinates: 39°32′N 91°32′W / 39.53°N 91.53°W / 39.53; -91.53

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