Osage County, Missouri
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Osage County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 13,062. Its county seat is Linn6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,589 km² (613 mi²). 1,570 km² (606 mi²) of it is land and 19 km² (7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.19% water.
Adjacent counties
- Callaway County (north)
- Gasconade County (east)
- Maries County (south)
- Miller County (southwest)
- Cole County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,062 people, 4,922 households, and 3,578 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (22/mi²). There are 5,904 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.64% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,922 households out of which 34.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% are married couples living together, 6.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.30% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.10.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 103.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $39,565, and the median income for a family is $46,503. Males have a median income of $29,538 versus $22,353 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,245. 8.30% of the population and 5.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.00% of those under the age of 18 and 10.40% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Municipalities