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Gasconade County | |
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 The Gasconade County Courthouse in Hermann | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′N 91°31′W / 38.44°N 91.51°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | November 25, 1820 |
| Named for | Gasconade River |
| Seat | Hermann |
| Largest city | Owensville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 524 sq mi (1,360 km2) |
| • Land | 518 sq mi (1,340 km2) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km2) 1.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 14,794 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 573 |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | gasconadecounty |
Gasconade County is a county located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,794.[1] The county seat has been Hermann since 1842.[2] The county was named after the Gasconade River.
The county is located on the south side of the Missouri River, which once served as the chief route of transportation in the state. It is located in the area known as the Missouri Rhineland. Because of its distinctive conditions, the Hermann area was designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1983. The southern part of the county is within the larger Ozark Highlands AVA, established in 1987.
Etymology
Gasconade County (and the Gasconade River) received its name from French-speaking settlers.[3] They came from the Gascony region in southwestern France during French colonial rule of New France (Louisiana Territory).
Per a 1916 Missouri Historical Review article, "The name is from 'Gascon', an inhabitant of Gascony,'[4] a unique, marginal maritime province in the southwest of France with Basque cultural roots.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau the county has a total area of 524 square miles (1,360 km2), of which 6.6 square miles (17 km2) (1.3%) is covered by water.[5]
Adjacent counties
- Montgomery County (north)
- Warren County (northeast)
- Franklin County (east)
- Crawford County (southeast)
- Phelps County (south)
- Maries County (southwest)
- Osage County (west)
- Callaway County (northwest)
Major highways
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,545 | — | |
| 1840 | 5,330 | 245.0% | |
| 1850 | 4,996 | −6.3% | |
| 1860 | 8,727 | 74.7% | |
| 1870 | 10,093 | 15.7% | |
| 1880 | 11,153 | 10.5% | |
| 1890 | 11,706 | 5.0% | |
| 1900 | 12,298 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 12,847 | 4.5% | |
| 1920 | 12,381 | −3.6% | |
| 1930 | 12,172 | −1.7% | |
| 1940 | 12,414 | 2.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,342 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 12,195 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 11,878 | −2.6% | |
| 1980 | 13,181 | 11.0% | |
| 1990 | 14,006 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 15,342 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 15,222 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 14,794 | −2.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 14,791 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2015[10] | |||
As of the census[11] of 2000, 15,342 people, 6,171 households, and 4,288 families resided in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (12 people/km2). The 7,813 housing units had an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.69% White, 0.12% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. About 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 6,171 households, 31.0% had children under 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were not families. About 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44, and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the age distribution was 24.8% under 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,047, and for a family was $41,518. Males had a median income of $29,659 versus $20,728 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,319. About 7.00% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.20% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those 65 or over.
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 13,705 | 92.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 18 | 0.12% |
| Native American (NH) | 25 | 0.17% |
| Asian (NH) | 51 | 0.35% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 9 | 0.06% |
| Other/mixed (NH) | 797 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 | 1.3% |
Politics
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Local
The Republican Party in Gasconade County holds all of the elected positions.[13]
| Gasconade County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Paul Schulte | Republican | |
| Circuit Clerk | Pamela R. Greunke | Republican | |
| County Clerk | Lesa Lietzow | Republican | |
| Collector | Shawn Schlottach | Republican | |
| Commissioner (Presiding) | Larry Miskel | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 1) | James Holland | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 2) | Jerry D. Lairmore | Republican | |
| Coroner | Jeffrey Arnold | Republican | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Mary Weston | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Kelly Brehe-Thomas | Republican | |
| Recorder | Pamela R. Greunke | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Scott Eiler | Republican | |
| Surveyor | Vincent Klott | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Michael C. Feagan | Republican | |
State
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 78.68% 6,192 | 19.53% 1,537 | 1.79% 141 |
| 2016 | 63.04% 4,681 | 32.35% 2,402 | 4.61% 342 |
| 2012 | 53.18% 3,775 | 44.55% 3,162 | 2.27% 161 |
| 2008 | 55.78% 4,307 | 42.90% 3,313 | 1.32% 102 |
| 2004 | 65.36% 4,696 | 33.57% 2,412 | 1.07% 77 |
| 2000 | 61.83% 4,091 | 35.31% 2,336 | 2.86% 189 |
| 1996 | 50.99% 3,042 | 46.36% 2,766 | 2.65% 158 |
Gasconade County is entirely contained within district 61 in the Missouri House of Representatives.
- District 61 — Bruce Sassmann (R-Bland). Consists of the counties of Gasconade, Montgomery, and Osage.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Alferman | 2,531 | 80.20% | +4.86 | |
| Democratic | Tom Smith | 625 | 19.80% | -4.86 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Justin Alferman | 1,341 | 75.34% | +6.58 | |
| Democratic | Tom Smith | 439 | 24.66% | -6.58 | |
State Senate
Gasconade County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Mike Bernskoetter (R-Jefferson City).[15]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Kehoe | 3,105 | 78.49% | ||
| Democratic | Mollie Freebairn | 851 | 21.51% | ||
Federal
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 4,743 | 63.92% | +12.62 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 2,319 | 31.25% | -10.43 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 176 | 2.37% | -4.65 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 90 | 1.21% | +1.21 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 92 | 1.24% | +1.24 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 3,603 | 51.30% | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 2,927 | 41.68% | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 493 | 7.02% | ||
Gasconade County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in the U.S. House of Representatives.