Pike County, Missouri
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As of the census
of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density
was 27 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.44% White, 9.17% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.6% were of American
, 24.5% German, 8.9% English
and 8.5% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,451 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 119.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,373, and the median income for a family was $39,059. Males had a median income of $28,528 versus $19,426 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $14,462. 15.50% of the population and 11.90% of families were below the poverty line. 20.20% of those under the age of 18 and 15.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Census
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of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 27 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.44% White, 9.17% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 1.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.6% were of American
United States
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, 24.5% German, 8.9% English
English people
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and 8.5% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,451 households out of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 119.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,373, and the median income for a family was $39,059. Males had a median income of $28,528 versus $19,426 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,462. 15.50% of the population and 11.90% of families were below the poverty line. 20.20% of those under the age of 18 and 15.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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Clarksville, Missouri Clarksville is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 490 at the 2000 census.-Geography:... Curryville, Missouri Curryville is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Curryville is located at .... Eolia, Missouri Eolia is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 435 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Eolia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... Frankford, Missouri Frankford is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 351 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Frankford is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.... |
Louisiana, Missouri Louisiana is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,863 at the 2000 census, making it the largest city in Pike Couunty. Louisiana is located in northeast Missouri, on the Mississippi River south of Hannibal.... New Hartford, Missouri New Hartford is an unincorporated community in southern Pike County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 161 about fourteen miles south of Bowling Green. The community was founded in 1805 and was named for Hartford, Connecticut.... Paynesville, Missouri Paynesville is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 91 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Paynesville is located at .... Tarrants, Missouri Tarrants is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 30 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Tarrants is located at .... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Pike County, Missouri
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Pike 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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