Boone County, Missouri

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Boone County
County
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The Big Tree in the Missouri River floodplain near the City of Columbia
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Seal
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°56′54″N92°20′02″W / 38.9483°N 92.3339°W / 38.9483; -92.3339
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
FoundedNovember 16, 1820
Named for Daniel Boone
Seat Flag of Columbia, Missouri.svg Columbia
Largest city Flag of Columbia, Missouri.svg Columbia
Area
 • Total691 sq mi (1,790 km2)
 • Land685 sq mi (1,770 km2)
 • Water5.6 sq mi (15 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total183,610
 • Density270/sq mi (100/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.showmeboone.com

Boone County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Centrally located in Mid-Missouri, its county seat is Columbia, Missouri's fourth-largest city and location of the University of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 183,610, [1] making it the state's eighth-most populous county. The county was organized November 16, 1820 and named for the then recently deceased Daniel Boone, whose kin largely populated the Boonslick area, having arrived in the 1810s on the Boone's Lick Road. [2] Boone County comprises the Columbia Metropolitan Area. The towns of Ashland and Centralia are the second and third most populous towns in the county.

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History

Boone County was organized November 16, 1820, from a portion of the territorial Howard County. The area was then known as Boone's Lick Country, because of a salt lick which Daniel Boone's sons used for their stock.

The Boone County Courthouse at the Boone County Government Complex Boone County Courthouse in Columbia, Missouri.jpg
The Boone County Courthouse at the Boone County Government Complex

Boone County was settled primarily from the Upper South states of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia. The settlers brought slaves and slave-holding with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky: hemp and tobacco. Boone was one of several counties to the north and south of the Missouri River that was settled by southerners. Because of its culture and traditions, the area became known as Little Dixie, and Boone County was at its heart. [3] In 1860 slaves made up 25 percent or more of the county's population, Boone County was strongly pro-Confederate during the American Civil War. [4]

Shortly after the murder of President Lincoln, the leading citizens of the county denounced the killing. They also directed that all public buildings including the courthouse and the university be draped in mourning for thirty days. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 691 square miles (1,790 km2), of which 685 square miles (1,770 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (0.8%) is water. [6] The Missouri River makes up the southern border of the county.

National protected areas

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1820 3,692—
1830 8,859140.0%
1840 13,56153.1%
1850 14,97910.5%
1860 19,48630.1%
1870 20,7656.6%
1880 25,42222.4%
1890 26,0432.4%
1900 28,64210.0%
1910 30,5336.6%
1920 29,672−2.8%
1930 30,9954.5%
1940 34,99112.9%
1950 48,43238.4%
1960 55,20214.0%
1970 80,91146.6%
1980 100,37624.1%
1990 112,37912.0%
2000 135,45420.5%
2010 162,64220.1%
2020 183,61012.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790–1960 [8] 1900–1990 [9]
1990–2000 [10] 2010–2020 [1]

As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 135,454 people, 53,094 households, and 31,378 families residing in the county. The population density was 198 inhabitants per square mile (76/km2). There were 56,678 housing units at an average density of 83 units per square mile (32/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 85.43% White, 8.54% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 2.96% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. Approximately 1.78% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.6% claimed German, 12.3% American, 11.2% English and 9.8% Irish ancestry.

There were 53,094 households, out of which 30.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.50% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.90% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.80% under the age of 18, 19.90% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 18.80% from 45 to 64, and 8.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,485, and the median income for a family was $51,210. Males had a median income of $33,304 versus $25,990 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,844. About 7.60% of families and 14.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over.

There are 121,319 registered voters. [12]

Religion

According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Boone County is sometimes regarded as being on the northern edge of the Bible Belt, with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Boone County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (20.81%), Roman Catholics (16.71%), and nondenominational evangelical groups (13.23%).

2020 Census

Boone County Racial Composition [13]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)137,77175%
Black or African American (NH)17,8829.7%
Native American (NH)4520.3%
Asian (NH)7,7724.23%
Pacific Islander (NH)1200.07%
Other/Mixed (NH)11,5616.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8,0524.4%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Postsecondary

Public libraries

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Township boundaries have changed over time. See links at end of article for maps of Boone County showing boundaries of different dates. As a rule, older townships were split, with newer townships created from their subdivisions. This is significant for historical and genealogical research. Note that maps show changes in township boundaries between 1898 and 1930 were minimal.

Politics

Local

Like nearly all counties nationwide with a major university, the Democratic Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Boone County. Democrats currently hold all of the elected county-wide positions.

Boone County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Tom Schauwecker Democratic
Auditor Julie E. Pitchford Democratic
Circuit Clerk Christy Blakemore Democratic
County Clerk Brianna L. Lennon Democratic
Collector Brian McCollum Democratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Daniel Atwill Democratic
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Justin Aldred Democratic
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Janet Thompson Democratic
Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight Democratic
Public Administrator Sonja Boone Democratic
Recorder Nora Dietzel Democratic
Sheriff Robert Dwayne Carey Democratic
Treasurer Tom Darrough Democratic

State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 44.63% 40,47852.96%48,0562.39% 2,171
2016 41.28% 34,10654.95%45,3963.77% 3,117
2012 37.59% 29,17158.38%45,3024.03% 3,125
2008 42.71% 35,78555.28%46,3152.01% 1,688
2004 47.33% 35,66651.08%38,4891.59% 1,201
2000 43.13% 25,60952.22%31,0074.65% 2,767
1996 30.51% 15,92965.62%34,2663.87% 2,021

Boone County is split between five legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives. Three are held by Republicans, with two held by Democrats.

Missouri House of Representatives — District 44 — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Cheri Toalson Reisch10,47059.00%+2.99
Democratic Jacque Sample7,27641.00%-2.99
Missouri House of Representatives — District 44 — Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Cheri Toalson Reisch8,14056.01%+0.60
Democratic Maren Bell Jones6,39243.99%-0.60
Missouri House of Representatives — District 45 Special Election — Boone County (2021)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic David Tyson Smith1,80175.10%-24.90
Libertarian Glenn Nielsen59424.77%+24.77
Write-ins30.13%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 45 — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Kip Kendrick11,627100.00%±0.00
Missouri House of Representatives — District 46 — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Martha Stevens16,043100.00%+33.47
Missouri House of Representatives — District 46 — Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Martha Stevens11,54864.91%+2.26
Republican Cathy D. Richards5,95433.47%-2.26
Missouri House of Representatives — District 47 — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Charles (Chuck) Basye8,50753.50%+0.12
Democratic Adrian Plank7,39546.50%-0.12
Missouri House of Representatives — District 47 — Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Charles (Chuck) Basye7,19753.38%+0.63
Democratic Adrian Plank6,28646.62%-0.63
Missouri House of Representatives – District 50 – Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Sara Walsh11,26857.63%+2.93
Democratic Kari L. Chesney8,28342.37%-2.93
Missouri House of Representatives — District 50 — Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Sara Walsh8,50654.70%+7.79
Democratic Michela Skelton7,04445.30%-7.79

All of Boone County is a part of Missouri's 19th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia), who is the Majority Floor Leader. However, Democrats have carried Boone County in recent elections.

Missouri Senate — District 19 — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Judy Baker45,29050.66%±0.00
Republican Caleb Rowden44,04649.27%-0.07
Write-ins630.07%
Missouri Senate — District 19 — Boone County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Stephen Webber40,85850.66%+7.14
Republican Caleb Rowden39,79549.34%-7.14

Federal

All of Boone County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Hartzler was elected to a sixth term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Lindsey Simmons, although Democrats have carried Boone County in recent elections.

United States presidential election results for Boone County, Missouri [19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 38,64642.32%50,06454.82%2,6162.86%
2016 36,20043.16%41,12549.04%6,5437.80%
2012 37,40447.10%39,84750.17%2,1712.73%
2008 36,84943.22%47,06255.20%1,3401.57%
2004 37,80149.71%37,64349.50%6020.79%
2000 28,42647.69%28,81148.33%2,3723.98%
1996 22,04742.46%24,98448.12%4,8899.42%
1992 19,40533.52%26,17645.22%12,30921.26%
1988 22,94848.35%24,37051.35%1400.29%
1984 26,60057.87%19,36442.13%00.00%
1980 16,31342.00%18,52747.70%3,99710.29%
1976 16,37346.92%17,67450.65%8462.42%
1972 17,48856.13%13,66643.87%00.00%
1968 11,91746.36%11,77145.80%2,0157.84%
1964 7,69534.27%14,75865.73%00.00%
1960 10,45347.59%11,51452.41%00.00%
1956 8,19744.07%10,40455.93%00.00%
1952 7,54542.42%10,20657.39%340.19%
1948 4,28929.27%10,20069.61%1641.12%
1944 4,19530.12%9,70469.67%300.22%
1940 4,86929.43%11,61570.21%590.36%
1936 3,62424.28%11,24175.31%610.41%
1932 3,24121.64%11,55477.13%1841.23%
1928 4,87636.61%8,42263.23%210.16%
1924 3,54728.67%8,65769.97%1691.37%
1920 4,07731.63%8,74867.87%650.50%
1916 2,18027.81%5,60171.46%570.73%
1912 1,35018.86%5,02770.23%78110.91%
1908 2,14929.63%5,04169.49%640.88%
1904 1,85729.35%4,37569.15%951.50%
1900 1,67225.38%4,79372.74%1241.88%
1896 1,70524.99%5,07574.39%420.62%
1892 1,49525.75%4,05469.82%2574.43%
1888 1,51226.79%4,06872.08%641.13%
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Lindsey Simmons45,54051.26%-2.36
Republican Vicky Hartzler40,80945.93%+1.78
Libertarian Steven K. Koonse2,4952.81%+0.57
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 4th Congressional District — Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Renee Hoagenson39,83053.62%+7.64
Republican Vicky Hartzler32,79744.15%-5.51
Libertarian Mark Bliss1,6612.24%-2.12

Boone County, along with the rest of the state of Missouri, is represented in the U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley (R-Columbia) and Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale). However, their Democratic opponents carried Boone County in each of their respective most recent elections.

U.S. Senate – Class I – Boone County (2018)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Claire McCaskill42,31556.28%-3.13
Republican Josh Hawley30,71040.84%+8.23
Libertarian Japheth Campbell9241.23%-6.74
Independent Craig O'Dear8331.11%
Green Jo Crain4100.55%+0.55

Blunt was elected to a second term in 2016 over then-Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander.

U.S. Senate — Class III — Boone County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Jason Kander45,10054.29%-5.13
Republican Roy Blunt34,17141.13%+8.52
Libertarian Jonathan Dine2,1672.61%-5.36
Green Johnathan McFarland9191.11%+1.11
Constitution Fred Ryman6950.84%+0.84
Write-In Write-ins190.02%

Political culture

At the presidential level, Boone County has been one of the most consistently Democratic counties in Missouri. George W. Bush was the last Republican presidential nominee to carry Boone County in 2004 with a plurality of the vote, no Republican has won a majority in the county in a presidential election since Ronald Reagan in 1984.

Missouri presidential preference primaries

2020

The 2020 presidential primaries for both the Democratic and Republican parties were held in Missouri on March 10. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden (D-Delaware) both won statewide by a wide margin and carried a majority in Boone County. Biden went on to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election.

Missouri Democratic Presidential Primary – Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Joe Biden15,29050.49
Democratic Bernie Sanders13,61044.94
Democratic Tulsi Gabbard2900.96
Democratic Others/Uncommitted6102.01

Incumbent President Donald Trump (R-Florida) faced a primary challenge from former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, but won both Boone County and statewide by overwhelming margins.

Missouri Republican Presidential Primary – Boone County (2020)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Donald Trump7,81895.54
Republican Bill Weld1481.81
Republican Others/Uncommitted2172.65

2016

The 2016 presidential primaries for both the Republican and Democratic parties were held in Missouri on March 15. Businessman Donald Trump (R-New York) narrowly won the state overall, but Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) carried a plurality of the vote in Boone County. Trump went on to win the nomination and the presidency.

Missouri Republican Presidential Primary – Boone County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Ted Cruz11,23543.87
Republican Donald Trump7,91330.90
Republican John Kasich3,73314.58
Republican Marco Rubio2,1108.24
Republican Others/Uncommitted6182.41

On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D-New York) narrowly won statewide, but Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) won Boone County by a wide margin.

Missouri Democratic Presidential Primary – Boone County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Bernie Sanders15,11960.63
Democratic Hillary Clinton9,64338.67
Democratic Others/Uncommitted1750.70

2012

The 2012 Missouri Republican Presidential Primary's results were nonbinding on the state's national convention delegates. Voters in Boone County supported former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania), who finished first in the state at large, but eventually lost the nomination to former Governor Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts). Delegates to the congressional district and state conventions were chosen at a county caucus, which selected a delegation favoring Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas). Incumbent President Barack Obama easily won the Missouri Democratic Primary and renomination. He defeated Romney in the general election.

2008

In 2008, the Missouri Republican Presidential Primary was closely contested, with Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) prevailing and eventually winning the nomination. Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts) won a plurality in Boone County.

Missouri Republican Presidential Primary – Boone County (2008)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mitt Romney5,68835.94
Republican John McCain4,94831.26
Republican Mike Huckabee3,83824.25
Republican Ron Paul1,0476.62
Republican Others/Uncommitted3061.92

Then-Senator Barack Obama (D-Illinois) received more votes than any candidate from either party in Boone County during the 2008 presidential primary. Despite initial reports that Hillary Clinton (D-New York), also a senator at the time, had won Missouri, Obama narrowly defeated her statewide and later became that year's Democratic nominee, going on to win the presidency.

Missouri Democratic Presidential Primary – Boone County (2008)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Barack Obama15,75060.57
Democratic Hillary Clinton9,60136.92
Democratic Others/Uncommitted6522.50

Public safety

The Boone County Fire Protection District responding to a working structure fire. RSF BCFPD.jpg
The Boone County Fire Protection District responding to a working structure fire.

The Boone County Sheriff has jurisdiction over the whole county. The Boone County Fire Protection District (BCFPD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services for a large portion of Boone County, Missouri. [20] The BCFPD is the largest volunteer fire department and third largest fire service organization in the state, protecting 492 square miles (1,270 km2) of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural property and over 50,000 people. [20] The Boone County Fire District maintains 15 fire stations, a training center, and a headquarters facility. [21]

History

Prior to 1964, there was no organized fire protection in Boone County. This changed after an elderly handicapped woman died in a house fire just west of the city limits of Columbia. A small group of CB radio enthusiasts, known as the Central Missouri Radio Squad, banded together to develop a fire protection system for Boone County. [22]

USAR Task Force

Boone County Fire is the sponsoring agency of Urban Search and Rescue Missouri Task Force 1 (MO-TF1), which is one of 28 FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces across the United States. [23] The team is made up of 210 members that are qualified in various aspects of urban search and rescue. [24]

Notable people

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