Atchison County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Atchison County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Missouri
. As of 2010, the population was 5,685. Its county seat
is Rock Port
. The county was organized in 1845 and named for David Rice Atchison
, U.S. Senator
from Missouri.
of 2000, there were 6,430 people, 2,722 households, and 1,777 families residing in the county. The population density
was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,103 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.00% White
, 2.05% Black
or African American
, 0.19% Native American
, 0.14% Asian
, 0.31% from other races
, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,722 households out of which 26.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples
living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.70% were non-families. 31.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 21.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,959, and the median income for a family was $38,279. Males had a median income of $27,468 versus $18,855 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,956. About 9.30% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
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U.S. state
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of Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
. As of 2010, the population was 5,685. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Rock Port
Rock Port, Missouri
Rock Port is a city in Clay Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States and the county seat of Atchison County. The population was 1,318 at the 2010 census...
. The county was organized in 1845 and named for David Rice Atchison
David Rice Atchison
David Rice Atchison was a mid-19th century Democratic United States Senator from Missouri. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate for six years...
, U.S. Senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from Missouri.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 547.36 square miles (1,417.7 km²), of which 544.72 square miles (1,410.8 km²) (or 99.52%) is land and 2.64 square miles (6.8 km²) (or 0.48%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Fremont County, IowaFremont County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,441 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,431 housing units, of which 3,064 were occupied.-2000 census:...
(north) - Page County, IowaPage County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,932 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,181 housing units, of which 6,393 were occupied.-2000 census:...
(northeast) - Nodaway CountyNodaway County, MissouriNodaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county was organized in 1845 and named for the Nodaway River.As of 2010, the population was 23,370...
(east) - Holt CountyHolt County, MissouriHolt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The county is in the northwest part of the state. As of 2010, the population was 4,912. Its county seat is Oregon. The county was organized in 1841 and is named after the Missouri state legislator Dr...
(south) - Richardson County, NebraskaRichardson County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,531 people, 3,993 households, and 2,567 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 4,560 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
(southwest) - Nemaha County, NebraskaNemaha County, Nebraska-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 7,576 people, 3,047 households, and 1,980 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 3,439 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile...
(west) - Otoe County, NebraskaOtoe County, Nebraska-History:Otoe County was formed in 1854. It was named after the Otoe Indian tribe.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 15,396 people, 6,060 households, and 4,229 families residing in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile . There were 6,567 housing units...
(northwest)
Major highways
- Interstate 29
- U.S. Route 59
- U.S. Route 136
- U.S. Route 275
- Route 46
- Route 111
Notable residents
- Michael J. BurgMichael J. BurgMichael James Burg is an American actor.-Early life:Burg was born on December 28, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri and grew up in Rock Port, Missouri; the only child of James Kenneth Burg, a wealthy farmer and LaVerta Viola , a lifelong nurse and the only daughter of successful Missouri farmers,...
- Actor - Zel FischerZel FischerZel M. Fischer is a Judge on the Supreme Court of the U.S. state of Missouri. A native of Watson, he received his undergraduate degree from William Jewell College and his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. While at William Jewell College he was a member of the Alpha Delta...
- Missouri Supreme Court judge. - Sam GravesSam GravesSamuel B. Graves, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district consists of Northwest Missouri and includes the portion of Kansas City north of the Missouri River and many northern suburbs.-Early life, education and career:Graves is a...
- U.S. Congressman for MissouriMissouriMissouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 6,430 people, 2,722 households, and 1,777 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 12 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,103 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.05% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.19% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.14% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.31% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 2,722 households out of which 26.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.80% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.70% were non-families. 31.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 21.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 99.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,959, and the median income for a family was $38,279. Males had a median income of $27,468 versus $18,855 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $16,956. About 9.30% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
- FairfaxFairfax, MissouriFairfax is a city in Clark Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 638 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Fairfax is located at ....
(638) - Rock PortRock Port, MissouriRock Port is a city in Clay Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States and the county seat of Atchison County. The population was 1,318 at the 2010 census...
(1,318) - TarkioTarkio, MissouriTarkio is a city in Tarkio Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,583 at the 2010 census . It was platted in 1880 and incorporated in 1881. The name "Tarkio" is from a Native American word meaning "place where walnuts grow"...
(1,583) - WestboroWestboro, MissouriWestboro is a city in Lincoln Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 141 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Westboro is located at ....
(141)
Townships
Atchison County is divided into eleven townshipsTownship (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
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Colfax Township, Atchison County, Missouri Colfax Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 104.-Geography:Colfax Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains two cemeteries: London and Prairie Hill.-References:* -External links:* *... Dale Township, Atchison County, Missouri Dale Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 245.-Geography:Dale Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains one cemetery, Walkup.... Lincoln Township, Atchison County, Missouri Lincoln Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 446.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Westboro... Nishnabotna Township, Atchison County, Missouri Nishnabotna Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 193.-Geography:Nishnabotna Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Watson. It contains two cemeteries: Addington and Sonora. The Nishnabotna... |
Polk Township, Atchison County, Missouri Polk Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 282.-Geography:Polk Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It contains five cemeteries: High Creek Linden St... Tarkio Township, Atchison County, Missouri Tarkio Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,165.-Geography:Tarkio Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Tarkio. It contains one cemetery, Home.... Templeton Township, Atchison County, Missouri Templeton Township is one of eleven townships in Atchison County, Missouri, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 86.-Geography:Templeton Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Atchison County, Missouri
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Atchison County from University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
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