Holt County, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Holt 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. David Rice Holt, who died in 1840.
5000 square miles (12,949.9 km²) of open farmland
of 2000, there were 5,351 people, 2,237 households, and 1,503 families residing in the county. The population density
was 12 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 2,931 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.47% White
, 0.11% Black
or African American
, 0.47% Native American
, 0.07% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.11% from other races
, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,237 households out of which 28.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 29.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 21.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,461, and the median income for a family was $35,685. Males had a median income of $26,966 versus $17,846 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,876. About 10.50% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
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...
. The county is in the northwest part of the state. As of 2010, the population was 4,912. 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 Oregon
Oregon, Missouri
Oregon is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 935 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Holt County.The 1928 Oregon boys' basketball, which featured future University of Missouri coach Wilbur Stalcup, won the state basketball tournament at a time when Missouri...
. The county was organized in 1841 and is named after the Missouri state legislator Dr. David Rice Holt, who died in 1840.
Points of interest
- Squaw Creek National Wildlife RefugeSquaw Creek National Wildlife RefugeSquaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Missouri, USA, established in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife....
- Big Lake State ParkBig Lake State ParkThe Big Lake State Park is located in the Northwest Missouri, United States. The park was established in 1932 around Missouri's largest oxbow lake at Big Lake . Activities at the park include camping, dining, fishing, and swimming.-External links:...
on Big LakeBig Lake (Missouri)Big Lake is a oxbow lake in Holt County, Missouri near Big Lake, Missouri.It is believed to have formed from the Missouri River sometime before Lewis & Clark visited the area in 1804. It is the largest oxbow lake in the state of Missouri.... - St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Corning, Missouri)St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (Corning, Missouri)St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church is an historic Lutheran church located at 112 Walters Street in Corning, Missouri. It was founded as a Confessional Church, adhering to the Unaltered Augsburg Confession. It is currently a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod .On January 4, 2008, it...
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 469.05 square miles (1,214.8 km²), of which 461.87 square miles (1,196.2 km²) (or 98.47%) is land and 7.18 square miles (18.6 km²) (or 1.53%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Atchison CountyAtchison County, MissouriAtchison 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...
(north) - 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...
(northeast) - Andrew CountyAndrew County, Missouri-External links:* from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books...
(southeast) - Doniphan County, KansasDoniphan County, KansasDoniphan County is a county located in Northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 7,945. Its county seat is Troy and its most populous city is Wathena. The county along with Buchanan, Andrew, and DeKalb counties in Missouri is included in...
(south) - Brown County, KansasBrown County, KansasBrown County is a county located in Northeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 9,984. Its county seat and most populous city is Hiawatha...
(southwest) - 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...
(west) - 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...
(northwest)
5000 square miles (12,949.9 km²) of open farmland
Major highways
- Interstate 29
- U.S. Route 59
- U.S. Route 159
- Route 111
- Route 113
- Route 118
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 5,351 people, 2,237 households, and 1,503 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 12 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 2,931 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.47% White
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...
, 0.11% 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)
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, 0.47% 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...
, 0.07% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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...
, 0.11% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.39% 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)
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of any race.
There were 2,237 households out of which 28.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 29.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 21.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,461, and the median income for a family was $35,685. Males had a median income of $26,966 versus $17,846 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 $15,876. About 10.50% of families and 13.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.90% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Craig, Missouri Craig is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 309 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Craig is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Forbes, Missouri Forbes is an unincorporated community in southeastern Holt County, Missouri, United States. It is located about five miles southeast of Oregon. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Oregon.... Forest City, Missouri Forest City is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 338 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Forest City is located at .... |
Fortescue, Missouri Fortescue is a village in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 51 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town.-Geography:Fortescue is located at .... Maitland, Missouri Maitland is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 342 at the 2000 census which at one point billed itself as the "Bluegrass Mecca" -- home to the largest bluegrass farm in the world.-History:... Mound City, Missouri Mound City is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,193 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mound City is located at , at the southern end of the Loess Hills. It is named for the hills in the area... |
New Point, Missouri New Point is an unincorporated community in eastern Holt County, Missouri, United States. It is located about five miles northeast of Oregon. It was originally named Grant. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Oregon. Its most famous citizen is football Hall of Famer, Roger Wehrli,... Oregon, Missouri Oregon is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 935 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Holt County.The 1928 Oregon boys' basketball, which featured future University of Missouri coach Wilbur Stalcup, won the state basketball tournament at a time when Missouri... |
Notable residents
- Football Hall of Famer Roger WehrliRoger WehrliRoger Wehrli is a former National Football League cornerback who played his entire 14-year career with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1969 until 1982. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler after playing college football at the University of Missouri, where he was a consensus All-American and a first-round...
was born in New PointNew Point, MissouriNew Point is an unincorporated community in eastern Holt County, Missouri, United States. It is located about five miles northeast of Oregon. It was originally named Grant. Its post office has closed and mail now comes from Oregon. Its most famous citizen is football Hall of Famer, Roger Wehrli,...
.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Holt County, Missouri
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Holt 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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