Pettis County, Missouri

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Pettis County
County
Pettis County Courthouse.jpg
The Pettis County Courthouse in Sedalia
Map of Missouri highlighting Pettis County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°44′N93°17′W / 38.73°N 93.28°W / 38.73; -93.28
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
FoundedJanuary 24, 1833
Named for Spencer Darwin Pettis
Seat Sedalia
Largest citySedalia
Area
 • Total
686 sq mi (1,780 km2)
 • Land682 sq mi (1,770 km2)
 • Water4.0 sq mi (10 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
42,980
 • Density63/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.pettiscomo.com

Pettis County is a county located in west central U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,980. [1] Its county seat is Sedalia. [2] The county was organized on January 24, 1833, and named after former U.S. Representative Spencer Darwin Pettis.

Contents

Pettis County comprises the Sedalia, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The county is home to the site of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 686 square miles (1,780 km2), of which 682 square miles (1,770 km2) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km2) (0.6%) is water. [3] It is drained by Lamine River and branches. [4]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1840 2,930—
1850 5,15075.8%
1860 9,39282.4%
1870 18,70699.2%
1880 27,27145.8%
1890 31,15114.2%
1900 32,4384.1%
1910 33,9134.5%
1920 35,8135.6%
1930 34,664−3.2%
1940 33,336−3.8%
1950 31,577−5.3%
1960 35,12011.2%
1970 34,137−2.8%
1980 36,3786.6%
1990 35,437−2.6%
2000 39,40311.2%
2010 42,2017.1%
2020 42,9801.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790–1960 [6] 1900–1990 [7]
1990–2000 [8] 2010 [9]

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 39,403 people, 15,568 households, and 10,570 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22 people/km2). There were 16,963 housing units at an average density of 25 units per square mile (9.7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.06% White, 3.04% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.46% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Approximately 3.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 15,568 households, out of which 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.30% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.10% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.30% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 21.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,822, and the median income for a family was $38,073. Males had a median income of $29,221 versus $19,554 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,251. About 10.20% of families and 12.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census

Pettis County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)34,75180.9%
Black or African American (NH)1,3533.15%
Native American (NH)1590.37%
Asian (NH)2940.7%
Pacific Islander (NH)1200.28%
Other/Mixed (NH)2,2875.32%
Hispanic or Latino 4,0169.34%

Education

Public schools

Private schools

Post-secondary

Public libraries

Government and Politics

Local

The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Pettis County. Republicans currently hold all but three of the elected positions in the county.

Pettis County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Christopher Woolery Republican
Auditor Beverly Dillon Republican
Circuit Clerk Susan Sadler Republican
County Clerk Nick Lastrada Republican
Collector Marsha L. Boeschen Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 Bill Taylor Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Israel Baeza Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 Jim Marcum Republican
Coroner Robert “Skip” Smith Jr. Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer Republican
Public Administrator Charli Ackerman Democratic
Recorder Barbara Clevenger Republican
Sheriff Brad Anders Independent
Surveyor Kerry Turpin Democratic
Treasurer Kim Lyne Republican

State

Gubernatorial

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 71.85% 13,64525.68% 4,8762.47% 470
2016 61.95% 11,15034.90% 6,2813.14% 566
2012 47.32% 8,07349.77%8,4902.91% 498
2008 42.55% 7,66054.63%9,8342.82% 507
2004 57.30%10,03841.63% 7,2931.06% 186
2000 54.65%8,53642.85% 6,6922.50% 390
1996 44.63% 6,80451.51%7,8533.86% 589

Missouri House of Representatives

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

  • District 48 — Dave Muntzel (R-Boonville). Consists of the community of Smithton and the northeast section of the county.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 48 — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dave Muntzel1,32784.74%−15.26
Independent Debra Dilks23915.26%+15.26
Missouri House of Representatives — District 48 — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dave Muntzel751100.00%+23.18
Missouri House of Representatives — District 48 — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dave Muntzel1,16076.82%
Democratic Ron Monnig35023.18%
  • District 51 — Dean Dohrman (R-La Monte). Consists of the communities of Houstonia, Hughesville, and La Monte and the northwest portion of the county.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dohrman1,34581.86%+3.76
Democratic John Cozort29818.14%+0.94
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dorhman78178.10%+3.91
Democratic Gary L. Grigsby17217.20%−5.31
Libertarian Bill Wayne474.70%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 51 — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dean Dohrman1,19074.19%
Democratic Gary L. Grigsby36122.51%
Libertarian Bill Wayne533.30%
  • District 52 — Nathan Beard (R-Sedalia). Consists of the community of Sedalia.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nathan Beard8,44970.58%−29.42
Democratic Kyle Garner3,52129.42%+29.42
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nathan Beard5,200100.00%+38.24
Missouri House of Representatives — District 52 — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Stanley Cox7,01261.76%
Democratic Phyllis Sue Domann4,34238.24%
  • District 54 — Dan Houx (R-Warrensburg). Consists of the community of Green Ridge and the southern portion of the county.
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dan Houx1,78471.62%−15.22
Democratic Bob Gregory54922.04%+22.04
Libertarian Steve Daugherty1586.34%+6.34
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Denny Hoskins1,14286.84%+17.33
Constitution Daniel Plemmons17313.16%+13.16
Missouri House of Representatives — District 54 — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Denny Hoskins1,58969.51%
Democratic Nancy Maxwell62627.38%
Independent Eddie Osobrne713.11%

Missouri Senate

All of Pettis County is a part of Missouri's 28th District in the Missouri Senate and was previously represented by Mike Parson but the seat is currently vacant.

Missouri Senate — District 28 — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Parson7,943100.00%

Federal

US Senate

U.S. President — Missouri — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Donald J. Trump12,79270.9%
Democratic Hillary Clinton4,32224.0%
Libertarian Gary Johnson7334.1%
Green Jill Stein1120.6%
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Roy Blunt10,36157.59%+15.12
Democratic Jason Kander6,65737.00%−11.67
Libertarian Jonathan Dine5382.99%−5.86
Green Johnathan McFarland2511.40%+1.40
Constitution Fred Ryman1841.02%+1.02
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Todd Akin7,19642.47%
Democratic Claire McCaskill8,24648.67%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine1,5008.85%

Missouri House of Representatives

All of Pettis 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.

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Pettis County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler12,63671.05%−0.94
Democratic Gordon Christensen4,21123.68%+1.26
Libertarian Mark Bliss9385.27%−0.32
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Pettis County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler6,71871.99%+7.71
Democratic Nate Irvin2,09222.42%−9.12
Libertarian Herschel L. Young5225.59%+2.39
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri’s 4th Congressional District — Pettis County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler10,78164.28%
Democratic Teresa Hensley5,29031.54%
Libertarian Thomas Holbrook5373.20%
Constitution Greg Cowan1640.98%

Presidential

United States presidential election results for Pettis County, Missouri [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 13,90773.45%4,70324.84%3251.72%
2020 13,85472.55%4,78325.05%4602.41%
2016 12,81070.37%4,32423.75%1,0705.88%
2012 10,84263.13%5,90434.38%4292.50%
2008 11,01860.32%6,93237.95%3151.72%
2004 11,60366.32%5,80133.16%920.53%
2000 9,53360.51%5,85537.16%3672.33%
1996 7,33648.06%6,05739.68%1,87212.26%
1992 6,82341.43%5,31432.26%4,33326.31%
1988 9,64863.47%5,48636.09%660.43%
1984 10,99167.00%5,41333.00%00.00%
1980 8,83355.76%6,47540.87%5333.36%
1976 7,34448.01%7,88751.56%650.42%
1972 10,06566.74%5,01633.26%00.00%
1968 6,73846.08%6,33443.32%1,54910.59%
1964 5,40937.57%8,98762.43%00.00%
1960 9,06656.44%6,99743.56%00.00%
1956 8,76655.30%7,08644.70%00.00%
1952 9,26155.67%7,36344.26%120.07%
1948 6,65744.18%8,38855.66%240.16%
1944 7,69651.67%7,17648.18%220.15%
1940 8,90550.91%8,57048.99%170.10%
1936 7,43544.20%9,26555.08%1210.72%
1932 5,98238.48%9,47460.95%890.57%
1928 10,34664.91%5,55434.85%390.24%
1924 2,65655.67%1,82638.27%2896.06%
1920 8,59555.98%6,56142.73%1991.30%
1916 4,31946.42%4,66550.13%3213.45%
1912 2,42330.28%3,77147.12%1,80922.60%
1908 3,98349.39%3,79147.01%2903.60%
1904 3,82051.38%3,34645.00%2693.62%
1900 3,82448.88%3,82048.82%1802.30%
1896 4,11948.65%4,26750.40%810.96%
1892 3,61048.02%3,68048.95%2283.03%
1888 3,39348.90%3,36948.56%1762.54%

Communities

Cities and Towns

Unincorporated Communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pettis County, Missouri". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Pettis"  . The American Cyclopædia . 1879.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  9. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ↑ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Pettis County, Missouri".
  12. ↑ Breeding, Marshall. "Boonslick Regional Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. ↑ Breeding, Marshall. "Sedalia Public Library". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  14. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.

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