Osage County, Missouri
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 13062 residents, 4922 households, and 3580 families in the county. The population density was 21.6 people per square mile (8.34/kmē), making it the 77th most densely populated county in Missouri. There were 5904 housing units at an average density of 9.7 per square mile (3.75/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 persons, and the average family size was 3.1 persons. In the county Age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 97.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 97.5 females. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 13465, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 13239 White, 43 Black or African American, 35 American Indian, 18 Asian, 3 Native Hawaiian, and 127 from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $39565, it is 14th wealthiest county by median household income in Missouri. The median income for a family in the county was $46503, making it the 15th wealthiest county by median family income among the Missouri. The per capita income for the county was $17245, it is the 26th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.
In 2000, 3316 pupils and students, of which 1741 are male and 1575 are female, 25.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 124 nursery or pri school, 169 kindergarten, 1639 elementary school, 853 high school and 531 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bland City | Gasconade County, Osage County | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0 | 565 | 880.6 | 13102 | 26667 |
| 2 | Belle City | Maries County, Osage County | 1.27 | 1.27 | 0 | 1344 | 1062.1 | 17785 | 24091 |
| 3 | Argyle Town | Osage County, Maries County | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 164 | 409.2 | 12274 | 23750 |
| 4 | Chamois City | Osage County | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.02 | 456 | 1268.3 | 12226 | 26563 |
| 5 | Freeburg Village | Osage County | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0 | 423 | 513.1 | 20071 | 31429 |
| 6 | Linn City | Osage County | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0 | 1354 | 1543.3 | 13840 | 27656 |
| 7 | Meta City | Osage County | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0 | 249 | 742.7 | 13902 | 35208 |
| 8 | Westphalia City | Osage County | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0 | 320 | 631.9 | 18496 | 35833 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 13062 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13061 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13081 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13057 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13039 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13225 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13223 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13319 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13456 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13358 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13465 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 75 | 49 | 124 |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 104 | 169 |
| Elementary school | 877 | 762 | 1639 |
| High school | 435 | 418 | 853 |
| College or graduate school | 289 | 242 | 531 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage County, Missouri | $39565 | $46503 | $17245 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |