Miller County, Missouri

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Miller County
County
Miller County MO Courthouse-20160423 1905.jpg
The Miller County Courthouse in Tuscumbia
Map of Missouri highlighting Miller County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°13′N92°26′W / 38.22°N 92.43°W / 38.22; -92.43
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
FoundedFebruary 6, 1837
Named for John Miller
Seat Tuscumbia
Largest city Eldon
Area
 • Total600 sq mi (2,000 km2)
 • Land593 sq mi (1,540 km2)
 • Water7.4 sq mi (19 km2)  1.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total24,722
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 3rd
Website www.millercountymissouri.org
John Miller, the county's namesake Missouri Governor John Miller.jpg
John Miller, the county's namesake

Miller County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 24,722. [1] Its county seat is Tuscumbia. [2] The county was organized February 6, 1837, and named for John Miller, [3] former U.S. Representative and Governor of Missouri.

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 600 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 593 square miles (1,540 km2) is land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (1.2%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840 2,282—
1850 3,83468.0%
1860 6,81277.7%
1870 6,616−2.9%
1880 9,80548.2%
1890 14,16244.4%
1900 15,1877.2%
1910 16,71710.1%
1920 15,567−6.9%
1930 16,7287.5%
1940 14,798−11.5%
1950 13,734−7.2%
1960 13,8000.5%
1970 15,0268.9%
1980 18,53223.3%
1990 20,70011.7%
2000 23,56413.8%
2010 24,7485.0%
2020 24,722−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790-1960 [6] 1900-1990 [7]
1990-2000 [8] 2010-2015 [9]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 23,564 people, 9,284 households, and 6,443 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile (15 people/km2). There were 11,263 housing units at an average density of 19 units per square mile (7.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.99% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Approximately 0.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 9,284 households, out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.40% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,977, and the median income for a family was $36,770. Males had a median income of $26,225 versus $18,903 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,144. About 10.80% of families and 14.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.30% of those under age 18 and 14.70% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census

Miller County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)22,90892.7%
Black or African American (NH)1170.47%
Native American (NH)1130.46%
Asian (NH)640.26%
Pacific Islander (NH)240.1%
Other/Mixed (NH)1,0304.17%
Hispanic or Latino 4661.9%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Public libraries

Communities

Cities and towns

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Local

The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Miller County. Republicans currently hold all of the elected positions in the county.

Miller County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Joseph Cochran Republican
Circuit Clerk Genise L. Buechter Republican
County Clerk Clinton Jenkins Republican
Collector William Harvey Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Tom Wright Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Darrell Bunch Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Travis Lawson Republican
Coroner Timothy Bradley Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Ronnie Benjamin Winfrey Republican
Public Administrator Theresa Lupardus Republican
Recorder Deb Wiles Republican
Sheriff Louie Gregoire Republican
Surveyor Gerard J. Harms, Sr. Republican
Treasurer Phil Lawson Republican

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results [13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 82.82%10,21215.31% 1,8881.87% 231
2016 69.65%7,92427.37% 3,1142.98% 339
2012 59.85%6,54736.67% 4,0123.48% 381
2008 55.86%6,41442.31% 4,8581.84% 211
2004 67.76%7,33131.15% 3,3701.09% 118
2000 57.12%5,34339.38% 3,6843.50% 327
1996 45.28% 3,98451.76%4,5542.97% 261

Miller County is divided into four legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives, all of which are represented by Republicans.

Missouri House of Representatives — District 58 — Miller County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Willard Haley 2,30798.67%
Write In311.33%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 58 — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican David Wood 1,94083.40%-16.60
Democratic Travis Maupin38616.60%+16.60
Missouri House of Representatives — District 58 — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican David Wood1,021100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 58 — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican David Wood2,067100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 59 — Miller County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rudy Veit 1,05699.15%
Write In90.85%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 59 — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Bernskoetter941100.00%+13.18%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 59 — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Bernskoetter42886.82%+8.73
Constitution Michael Eberle6513.18%+13.18
Missouri House of Representatives — District 59 — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Bernskoetter80278.09%
Democratic Vonnieta E. Trickey22521.91%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Miller County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Bruce Sassmann 87789.95%
Democratic Nancy Ragan979.95%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Tom Hurst878100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Tom Hurst450100.00%+23.17
Missouri House of Representatives — District 62 — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Tom Hurst70376.83%
Democratic Greg Stratman21223.17%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 124 — Miller County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Lisa Thomas6,44998.90%
Write In721.10%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 124 — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rockay Miller6,140100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 124 — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rocky Miller2,842100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 124 — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Rocky Miller5,717100.00%

All of Miller County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City).

Missouri Senate — District 6 — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Kehoe4,54785.37%
Democratic Mollie Kristen Freebairn77914.63%

Federal

U.S. Senate — Missouri — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Roy Blunt7,76068.47%+12.45
Democratic Jason Kander3,03226.75%-9.27
Libertarian Jonathan Dine3032.67%-5.29
Green Johnathan McFarland1141.01%+1.01
Constitution Fred Ryman1241.09%+1.09
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Todd Akin6,08456.02%
Democratic Claire McCaskill3,91236.02%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine8657.96%

All of Miller County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is currently represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-St. Elizabeth) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 3rd Congressional District — Miller County (2016) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer9,22882.06%-0.69
Democratic Kevin Miller1,64114.59%+0.94
Libertarian Dan Hogan2782.47%-1.13
Constitution Doanita Simmons990.88%+0.88
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Miller County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer4,43682.75%+3.62
Democratic Courtney Denton73213.65%-3.57
Libertarian Steven Hedrick1933.60%-0.05
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 3rd Congressional District — Miller County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer8,54879.13%
Democratic Eric C. Mayer1,86017.22%
Libertarian Steven Wilson3943.65%

Political culture

United States presidential election results for Miller County, Missouri [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 10,17682.08%2,03816.44%1831.48%
2016 9,28580.87%1,75015.24%4473.89%
2012 8,09973.31%2,65124.00%2982.70%
2008 7,79767.43%3,55330.73%2131.84%
2004 7,79771.99%2,95927.32%750.69%
2000 5,94563.54%3,21734.38%1942.07%
1996 4,38750.20%3,11035.59%1,24214.21%
1992 4,17544.01%2,90530.62%2,40725.37%
1988 5,66268.82%2,55531.06%100.12%
1984 6,70676.55%2,05423.45%00.00%
1980 5,56067.93%2,46930.16%1561.91%
1976 4,09559.64%2,73939.89%320.47%
1972 5,68278.05%1,59821.95%00.00%
1968 4,42564.88%1,72725.32%6689.79%
1964 3,78456.97%2,85843.03%00.00%
1960 4,48263.43%2,58436.57%00.00%
1956 4,08561.71%2,53538.29%00.00%
1952 4,23763.42%2,42636.31%180.27%
1948 3,08855.03%2,51444.80%90.16%
1944 3,60961.69%2,22938.10%120.21%
1940 3,97155.87%3,11343.80%230.32%
1936 3,60750.90%3,43648.49%430.61%
1932 2,61540.64%3,77658.68%440.68%
1928 3,37962.85%1,97936.81%180.33%
1924 3,01156.16%1,96236.60%3887.24%
1920 3,55564.94%1,83333.49%861.57%
1916 1,86255.52%1,39541.59%972.89%
1912 1,24038.98%1,25739.52%68421.50%
1908 2,01657.47%1,39339.71%992.82%
1904 1,95957.75%1,35139.83%822.42%
1900 1,79653.63%1,49344.58%601.79%
1896 1,70750.00%1,69449.62%130.38%
1892 1,49751.23%1,07636.82%34911.94%
1888 1,59656.06%1,19541.97%561.97%

Like most counties in rural western Missouri, Miller County is very Republican. It hasn't supported a Democrat for president since Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932. The only other time it supported a Democrat in the 20th century was in 1912, when Woodrow Wilson carried the county against a mortally divided GOP. Lyndon Johnson is the last Democrat to garner even 40 percent of the county's vote.

Underlining how Republican the county has been over the years, it rejected native son Harry Truman in 1944 as Roosevelt's running mate, and when he headed the ticket himself in 1948.

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)

Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-Arkansas) received more votes, a total of 1,406, than any candidate from either party in Miller County during the 2008 presidential primary.

See also

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