County in Missouri
| Clinton County | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Statue of "President for a Day" David Rice Atchison at the Clinton County Courthouse. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°36′N 94°24′W / 39.6°N 94.4°W / 39.6; -94.4 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1833 |
| Named for | DeWitt Clinton |
| Seat | Plattsburg |
| Largest city | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 423 sq mi (1,100 km) |
| • Land | 419 sq mi (1,090 km) |
| • Water | 4.5 sq mi (12 km) 1.1% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 21,184  |
| • Density | 50/sq mi (20/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Clinton County is county located in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 21,184. Its county seat is Plattsburg. The county was organized January 2, 1833, and named for Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York. The county seat of Plattsburg derives its name from a town of a similar name that is the county seat of Clinton County, New York, which was also named for the Governor.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 423 square miles (1,100 km), of which 419 square miles (1,090 km) is land and 4.5 square miles (12 km) (1.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- DeKalb County (north)
- Caldwell County (east)
- Ray County (southeast)
- Clay County (south)
- Platte County (southwest)
- Buchanan County (west)
Major highways
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Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 2,724 | — | |
| 1850 | 3,786 | 39.0% | |
| 1860 | 7,848 | 107.3% | |
| 1870 | 14,063 | 79.2% | |
| 1880 | 16,073 | 14.3% | |
| 1890 | 17,138 | 6.6% | |
| 1900 | 17,363 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 15,297 | −11.9% | |
| 1920 | 14,461 | −5.5% | |
| 1930 | 13,505 | −6.6% | |
| 1940 | 13,261 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 11,726 | −11.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,588 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 12,462 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 15,916 | 27.7% | |
| 1990 | 16,595 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 18,979 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 20,743 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 21,184 | 2.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 | |||
As of the census of 2017, there were 20,554 people, 8,990 households, and 8,299 families residing in the county. The population density was 49.5 people per square mile (19.1 people/km). There were 7,877 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7.3/km). The racial makeup of the county was 95.5% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,152 households, out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.90% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $57,486, and the median income for a family was $48,244. Males had a median income of $36,307 versus $22,991 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,056. About 7.30% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 12.70% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 19,264 | 91% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 202 | 1% |
| Native American (NH) | 71 | 0.34% |
| Asian (NH) | 85 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,055 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 502 | 2.4% |
Education
"Plattsburg High School" redirects here. For the defunct school, see Plattsburg College.Public schools
- Cameron R-I School District – Cameron
- Parkview Elementary School (PK-02)
- Cameron Intermediate School (03-05)
- Cameron Veterans Middle School (06-08)
- Cameron High School (09-12)
- Clinton County R-III School District – Plattsburg
- Ellis Elementary School (PK-04)
- Clinton County Middle School (05-08)
- Plattsburg High School (09-12)
- East Buchanan County C-1 School District – Gower
- East Buchanan Elementary School (PK-05)
- East Buchanan Middle School (06-08)
- East Buchanan High School (09-12)
- Lathrop R-II School District – Lathrop
- Lathrop Elementary School (PK-05)
- Lathrop Middle School (06-08)
- Lathrop High School (09-12)
Public libraries
- Cameron Public Library
Communities
Cities
- Cameron (partly in DeKalb County)
- Gower (partly in Buchanan County)
- Holt (partly in Clay County)
- Lathrop
- Lawson (mostly in Clay and Ray Counties)
- Osborn (partly in DeKalb County)
- Plattsburg (county seat)
- Trimble
Village
Census-designated places
Other unincorporated places
Politics
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Local
The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Clinton County. Republicans hold all but one of the elected positions in the county.
| Clinton County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Cindy Carter | Republican | |
| Circuit Clerk | Misty Dean | Republican | |
| County Clerk | David Woody | Republican | |
| Collector | Michelle M. Wells | Republican | |
| Commissioner (Presiding) | Patrick Clark Sr. | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 1) | Jay Bettis | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 2) | Richard Riddell | Republican | |
| Coroner | Robert L. Hanks | Republican | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Brandi McClain | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Nancy D. Wingate | Democratic | |
| Recorder | Misty Dean | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Larry Fish | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Rita Terwilleger | Republican | |
State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 58.97% 6,030 | 37.76% 3,861 | 3.27% 334 |
| 2012 | 45.45% 4,461 | 50.97% 5,003 | 3.58% 351 |
| 2008 | 40.51% 4,199 | 57.00% 5,909 | 2.49% 258 |
| 2004 | 49.06% 4,663 | 49.51% 4,705 | 1.43% 136 |
| 2000 | 46.71% 3,943 | 51.10% 4,313 | 2.19% 185 |
| 1996 | 29.96% 2,142 | 67.87% 4,852 | 2.17% 155 |
Clinton County is split into two Missouri House of Representatives District numbers 8 & 9. This change occurred after the mandatory redistricting caused by the 2020 census.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James W. (Jim) Neely | 8,665 | 100.00% | +30.97 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James W. (Jim) Neely | 3,824 | 69.03% | +7.58 | |
| Democratic | Ted Rights | 1,716 | 30.97% | −7.58 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James W. (Jim) Neely | 5.905 | 61.45% | ||
| Democratic | James T. (Jim) Crenshaw | 3,705 | 38.55% | ||
All of Clinton County is a part of Missouri's 12th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Rusty Black (R-Chillicothe, MO).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Hegeman | 4,430 | 100.00% | ||
Federal
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 5,614 | 54.91% | +12.60 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 3,990 | 39.03% | −9.77 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 331 | 3.24% | −5.65 | |
| Green | Johnatan McFarland | 142 | 1.39% | +1.39 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 146 | 1.43% | +1.43 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 4,142 | 42.31% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 4,777 | 48.80% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 870 | 8.89% | ||
All of Clinton County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 6,997 | 69.41% | +6.32 | |
| Democratic | David M. Blackwell | 2,620 | 25.99% | −6.08 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 315 | 3.12% | −1.72 | |
| Green | Mike Diel | 149 | 1.48% | +1.48 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 3,529 | 63.09% | −0.83 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hedge | 1,794 | 32.07% | −1.13 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 271 | 4.84% | +1.96 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 6,198 | 63.92% | ||
| Democratic | Kyle Yarber | 3,219 | 33.20% | ||
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 279 | 2.88% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 8,235 | 73.09% | 2,855 | 25.34% | 177 | 1.57% |
| 2020 | 7,799 | 71.51% | 2,896 | 26.55% | 211 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 7,067 | 68.60% | 2,572 | 24.97% | 662 | 6.43% |
| 2012 | 5,931 | 60.15% | 3,688 | 37.40% | 242 | 2.45% |
| 2008 | 5,709 | 54.61% | 4,545 | 43.48% | 200 | 1.91% |
| 2004 | 5,287 | 55.42% | 4,165 | 43.66% | 88 | 0.92% |
| 2000 | 4,323 | 50.67% | 3,994 | 46.82% | 214 | 2.51% |
| 1996 | 2,780 | 38.80% | 3,445 | 48.08% | 940 | 13.12% |
| 1992 | 2,391 | 29.06% | 3,400 | 41.32% | 2,437 | 29.62% |
| 1988 | 3,282 | 47.15% | 3,653 | 52.48% | 26 | 0.37% |
| 1984 | 4,226 | 60.34% | 2,778 | 39.66% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 3,599 | 52.52% | 3,001 | 43.80% | 252 | 3.68% |
| 1976 | 2,807 | 44.75% | 3,424 | 54.59% | 41 | 0.65% |
| 1972 | 3,924 | 66.87% | 1,944 | 33.13% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 2,659 | 45.82% | 2,525 | 43.51% | 619 | 10.67% |
| 1964 | 1,800 | 33.35% | 3,598 | 66.65% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 3,391 | 51.71% | 3,167 | 48.29% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 3,026 | 50.42% | 2,976 | 49.58% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 3,685 | 54.66% | 3,048 | 45.21% | 9 | 0.13% |
| 1948 | 2,227 | 38.97% | 3,481 | 60.91% | 7 | 0.12% |
| 1944 | 2,912 | 48.57% | 3,079 | 51.35% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1940 | 3,030 | 44.25% | 3,800 | 55.50% | 17 | 0.25% |
| 1936 | 2,512 | 37.34% | 4,166 | 61.93% | 49 | 0.73% |
| 1932 | 1,805 | 30.77% | 4,042 | 68.89% | 20 | 0.34% |
| 1928 | 3,736 | 59.98% | 2,485 | 39.89% | 8 | 0.13% |
| 1924 | 2,848 | 46.22% | 3,177 | 51.56% | 137 | 2.22% |
| 1920 | 3,165 | 48.59% | 3,304 | 50.72% | 45 | 0.69% |
| 1916 | 1,551 | 41.10% | 2,153 | 57.05% | 70 | 1.85% |
| 1912 | 777 | 22.28% | 1,968 | 56.42% | 743 | 21.30% |
| 1908 | 1,578 | 42.90% | 2,075 | 56.42% | 25 | 0.68% |
| 1904 | 1,759 | 47.20% | 1,886 | 50.60% | 82 | 2.20% |
| 1900 | 1,745 | 41.11% | 2,405 | 56.65% | 95 | 2.24% |
| 1896 | 1,792 | 40.33% | 2,610 | 58.74% | 41 | 0.92% |
| 1892 | 1,503 | 38.81% | 2,131 | 55.02% | 239 | 6.17% |
| 1888 | 1,632 | 41.21% | 2,167 | 54.72% | 161 | 4.07% |
References
- "MARC - Mid-America Regional Council - Regional Planning for Greater Kansas City". www.marc.org. Archived from the original on September 16, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- "Clinton County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 277.
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 85.
- "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Clinton County, Missouri". Census.gov. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clinton County, Missouri".
- Breeding, Marshall. "Cameron Public Library". Libraries.org. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ "County Results, State of Missouri - 2016 General Election - November 8, 2016". Missouri Secretary of State. December 12, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
- "Rusty Black - Missouri Senate". Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 24, 2018.
External links
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Clinton County Archived August 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
39°36′N 94°24′W / 39.60°N 94.40°W / 39.60; -94.40
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Clinton County, Missouri
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| Municipalities and communities of Clinton County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| County seat: Plattsburg | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
