Johnson County, Missouri
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Johnson County is a county located in western portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Warrensburg.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The county was formed December 13, 1834, from Lafayette County and named for Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Johnson County comprises the Warrensburg Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
[edit]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.5%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Adjacent counties
[edit]- Lafayette County (north)
- Pettis County (east)
- Henry County (south)
- Cass County (west)
- Jackson County (northwest)
Major highways
[edit]- File:US 50.svg U.S. Route 50
- File:MO-2.svg Route 2
- File:MO-13.svg Route 13
- File:MO-23.svg Route 23
- File:MO-58.svg Route 58
- File:MO-131.svg Route 131
Demographics
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 48,258 people, 17,410 households, and 11,821 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 18,886 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 90.12% White, 4.33% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.43% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.29% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Approximately 2.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 17,410 households, out of which 35.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.90% were married couples living together, 8.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 22.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.10% under the age of 18, 20.20% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 17.80% from 45 to 64, and 9.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,391, and the median income for a family was $43,050. Males had a median income of $28,901 versus $21,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,037. About 9.50% of families and 14.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.20% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 44,415 | 82.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,309 | 4.27% |
| Native American (NH) | 259 | 0.48% |
| Asian (NH) | 821 | 1.52% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 210 | 0.39% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 3,404 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,595 | 4.8% |
Education
[edit]Public schools
[edit]- Chilhowee R-IV School District – Chilhowee
- Chilhowee Elementary School (P–6)
- Chilhowee High School (7–12)
- Holden R-III School District – Holden
- Holden Elementary School (P–5)
- Holden Intermediate School (3–5)
- Holden Middle School (6–8)
- Holden High School (9–12)
- Johnson County R-VII School District – Centerview
- Crest Ridge Elementary School (P–5)
- Crest Ridge Middle School (6–8)
- Crest Ridge High School (9–12)
- Kingsville R-I School District – Kingsville
- Kingsville Elementary School (K–6)
- Kingsville High School (7–12)
- Knob Noster R-VIII School District – Knob Noster
- Knob Noster Elementary School (P–5)
- Whiteman Air Force Base Elementary School (P–5) – Whiteman
- Knob Noster Middle School (6–8)
- Knob Noster High School (9–12)
- Leeton R-X School District – Leeton
- Leeton Elementary School (P–5)
- Leeton Middle School (6–8)
- Leeton High School (9–12)
- Warrensburg R-VI School District – Warrensburg
- Reese Early Childhood Education Center
- Maple Grove Elementary School (P–2)
- Ridge View Elementary School (P–2)
- Martin Warren Elementary School (3–5)
- Sterling Elementary School (3–5)
- Warrensburg Middle School (6–8)
- Warrensburg High School (9–12)
- Warrensburg Area Career Center
Private schools
[edit]- Johnson County Christian Academy – Centerview (K–9) – Nondenominational Christian
Post-secondary
[edit]- University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg – A public, four-year university
Public libraries
[edit]- Holden Public Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Trails Regional Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Politics
[edit]Local
[edit]The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Johnson County. Republicans hold all elected offices in Johnson County.
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State
[edit]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.60% 15,991 | 28.96% 6,751 | 2.44% 569 |
| 2020 | 66.53% 15,321 | 29.94% 6,895 | 3.52% 811 |
| 2016 | 56.88% 12,040 | 39.38% 8,335 | 3.74% 793 |
| 2012 | 45.67% 9,484 | 50.22% 10,428 | 4.11% 853 |
| 2008 | 43.29% 9,367 | 53.88% 11,658 | 2.82% 613 |
| 2004 | 53.54% 10,767 | 44.55% 8,958 | 1.91% 384 |
| 2000 | 49.27% 8,219 | 47.75% 7,964 | 2.98% 497 |
| 1996 | 34.65% 5,024 | 62.63% 9,082 | 2.72% 394 |
Johnson County is divided into four legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which are held by Republicans.
- District 51 — Dean Dohrman (R-La Monte). Consists of the eastern half of the city of Warrensburg.
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- District 52 — Nathan Beard (R-Sedalia). Consists of the community of Knob Noster, and Whiteman Air Force Base.
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- District 53 — Glen Kolkmeyer (R-Odessa). Consists of the northern section of the county.
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- District 54 — Dan Houx (R- Warrensburg). Consists of western half of the city of Warrensburg and the communities of Centerview, Chilhowee, Holden, Kingsville, La Tour, and Leeton.
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All of Johnson County is a part of Missouri's 21st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end
Federal
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Political culture
[edit]Johnson is a solidly Republican county. The last Democrat to carry Johnson County was Bill Clinton in 1992. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
Communities
[edit]Cities
[edit]- Holden
- Knob Noster
- Warrensburg (county seat)
Villages
[edit]Census-designated places
[edit]Other unincorporated places
[edit]- Bowen
- Bowmansville
- Burtville
- Columbus
- Cornelia
- Denton
- Dunksburg
- Elm
- Fayetteville
- Fulkerson
- Greendoor
- Henrietta
- Hoffman
- Magnolia
- Medford
- Montserrat
- Mount Olive
- Owsley
- Pittsville
- Post Oak
- Quick City
- Robbins
- Rose Hill
- Sutherland
- Valley City
See also
[edit]- List of counties in Missouri
- Missouri census statistical areas
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Johnson County, Missouri
References
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Cockrell, Ewing. History of Johnson County, Missouri (1918) online
External links
[edit]- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Johnson County Template:Webarchive from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
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