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. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county was organized February 24, 1849, and was named after Pierre Laclède, founder of St. Louis.
Laclede County comprises the Lebanon, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Adjacent counties

2020 census

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.
40.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 59.2% lived in rural areas.
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.
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%.
The racial and ethnic composition remained majority White, 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.
RaceNum.Perc.
White 32,48290.13%
Black or African American 2620.72%
Native American 1970.55%
Asian 1900.53%
Pacific Islander 170.05%
Other/Mixed 1,9365.4%
Hispanic or Latino9552.65%

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 32,513 people, 12,760 households, and 9,187 families residing in the county. The population density was. There were 14,320 housing units at an average density of. 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

Public schools

  • – Conway
  • *Ezard Elementary School
  • *Conway Junior High School
  • *Conway High School
  • – Falcon
  • *Gasconade Elementary School
  • – Lebanon
  • *Joe D. Esther Elementary School
  • *Maplecrest Elementary School
  • *Boswell Elementary School
  • *Lebanon Middle School
  • *Lebanon High School
  • - Lebanon
  • *Joel E. Barber Elementary School
  • – Stoutland
  • *Stoutland Elementary School
  • *Stoutland High School

    Post Secondary Schools

  • **Ozarks Technical Community College
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  • **Drury University
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  • **Lebanon College of Cosmetology
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  • **Missouri State University Outreach-Lebanon

  • Public libraries

  • Lebanon-Laclede County Library

    Communities

Cities

Local

The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Laclede County. Republicans currently hold all of the elected positions in the county.

State

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 — . Consists of the northern and eastern parts of the county, including Falcon and part of Lebanon.
  • District 129 — . Consists of the southwestern part of the county, including Conway, Evergreen, Phillipsburg, and most of Lebanon.
All of Laclede County is a part of Missouri's 28th District in the Missouri Senate. The seat is currently vacant. The previous incumbent, Mike Parson, was elected lieutenant governor in 2016.

Federal

All of Laclede County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Political culture

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)

Former Governor Mike Huckabee received more votes, a total of 2,791, than any candidate from either party in Laclede County during the 2008 presidential primary.