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Livingston County | |
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 Livingston County courthouse in Chillicothe | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′N 93°33′W / 39.78°N 93.55°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 6, 1837 |
| Named for | Edward Livingston |
| Seat | Chillicothe |
| Largest city | Chillicothe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 539 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
| • Land | 532 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Water | 6.2 sq mi (16 km2) 1.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,557 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Livingston County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,557.[1] Its county seat is Chillicothe.[2] The county was organized January 6, 1837, and named for U.S. Secretary of State Edward Livingston.[3]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 539 square miles (1,400 km2), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km2) is land and 6.2 square miles (16 km2) (1.2%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Grundy County (north)
- Linn County (east)
- Chariton County (southeast)
- Carroll County (south)
- Caldwell County (southwest)
- Daviess County (northwest)
Major highways
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,325 | — | |
| 1850 | 4,247 | −1.8% | |
| 1860 | 7,417 | 74.6% | |
| 1870 | 16,730 | 125.6% | |
| 1880 | 20,196 | 20.7% | |
| 1890 | 20,668 | 2.3% | |
| 1900 | 22,302 | 7.9% | |
| 1910 | 19,453 | −12.8% | |
| 1920 | 18,857 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 18,615 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 18,000 | −3.3% | |
| 1950 | 16,532 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 15,771 | −4.6% | |
| 1970 | 15,368 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 15,739 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 14,592 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 14,588 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 15,195 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 14,557 | −4.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[1] | |||
As of the 2010 census, there were 15,195 people, 5,871 households and 3,834 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 per square mile (11/km2). There were 6,730 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.39% White, 2.42% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Approximately 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 5,871 households, of which 29.59% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.29% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.70% were non-families. 29.94% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.43% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.90.
Age distribution was 21.91% under the age of 18, 7.74% from 18 to 24, 25.34% from 25 to 44, 26.81% from 45 to 64, and 18.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 81.02 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.47 males.
The median household income was $39,683, and the median family income was $53,325. Males had a median income of $38,282 versus $24,944 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,295. About 15.8% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 13,368 | 92% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 315 | 2.16% |
| Native American (NH) | 47 | 0.32% |
| Asian (NH) | 87 | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 496 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 | 1.64% |
Education
Public schools
- Chillicothe R-II School District – Chillicothe
- Chillicothe Early Learning Center (PK)
- Chillicothe Elementary School (K-01)
- Field Elementary School (02-03)
- Dewey Elementary School (04-05)
- Chillicothe Middle School (06-08)
- Chillicothe High School (09-12)
- Livingston County R-III School District – Chula
- Livingston County Elementary School (PK-08)
- Southwest Livingston County R-I School District – Ludlow
- Southwest Livingston County Elementary School (PK-06)
- Southwest Livingston County High School (07-12)
Private schools
Public libraries
- Livingston County Library[11]
Communities
Cities
- Chillicothe (county seat)
- Chula
- Wheeling
Villages
Census-designated place
Other unincorporated place
Notable people
- Bower Slack Broaddus, U.S. Federal Judge
- Courtney W. Campbell, U.S. Representative from Florida (1953-1955)
- Ray and Faye Copeland, serial killers
- Claude B. Hutchison, botanist, professor, and Mayor of Berkeley, California (1955-1963)
- Mike Lair, Missouri State Representative (2009–2016) and former teacher
- Jerry Litton, U.S. Representative from Missouri (1973-1976)
- Charles H. Mansur, U.S. Representative from Missouri (1887-1893)
- Shirley Collie Nelson, country music artist/actress
- Henry Moses Pollard, U.S. Representative from Missouri (1877-1879)
- John Quinn, Missouri State Representative (2001-2009)
- William Y. Slack, brigadier general and politician
- Clarence Edwin Watkins, publisher
Politics
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Local
The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Livingston County. Republicans hold a majority of the elected positions in the county.
| Livingston County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Steve Ripley | Democratic | |
| Circuit Clerk | Jane Gann | Republican | |
| County Clerk | Sherry Parks | Democratic | |
| Collector | Diana Havens | Republican | |
| Commissioner (Presiding) | Ed Douglas | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 1) | Alvin Thompson | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 2) | Dave Mapel | Republican | |
| Coroner | J. Scott Lindley | Democratic | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Adam L. Warren | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Geri Curtis | Republican | |
| Recorder | Amy Baker | Democratic | |
| Sheriff | Steve Cox | Republican | |
| Surveyor | Vacant | ||
| Treasurer | Diana Havens | Republican | |
State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.37% 5,258 | 19.85% 1,332 | 1.77% 119 |
| 2016 | 66.09% 4,189 | 31.43% 1,992 | 2.48% 157 |
| 2012 | 48.72% 2,922 | 48.46% 2,906 | 2.82% 169 |
| 2008 | 43.74% 2,830 | 54.40% 3,520 | 1.86% 120 |
| 2004 | 58.25% 3,680 | 40.84% 2,580 | 0.92% 58 |
| 2000 | 51.99% 3,236 | 46.16% 2,873 | 1.85% 115 |
| 1996 | 29.66% 1,798 | 68.54% 4,155 | 1.80% 109 |
All of Livingston County is a part of Missouri's 7th District in the Missouri House of Representatives and is currently represented by Rusty Black (R-Chillicothe).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rusty Black | 6,152 | 100.00% | +16.86 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rusty Black | 4,274 | 83.14% | -16.86 | |
| Democratic | Dennis VanDyke | 867 | 16.86% | +16.86 | |
All of Livingston County is a part of Missouri's 21st District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Denny Hoskins | 5,566 | 88.45% | +12.68 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Bliss | 727 | 11.55% | +7.00 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Denny Hoskins | 4,575 | 75.77% | +7.67 | |
| Democratic | ElGene Ver Dught | 1,188 | 19.68% | -7.92 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Wayne | 275 | 4.55% | +0.25 | |
Federal
All of Livingston 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. Graves was elected to an eleventh term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Gena Ross.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 5,536 | 83.05% | +3.44 | |
| Democratic | Gena L. Ross | 1,040 | 15.60% | -3.11 | |
| Libertarian | Jim Higgins | 90 | 1.35% | -0.34 | |