Washington County, Missouri

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Washington County
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The Washington County Courthouse in Potosi
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°58′N90°53′W / 37.97°N 90.88°W / 37.97; -90.88
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Missouri.svg  Missouri
FoundedAugust 21, 1813
Named for President George Washington
Seat Potosi
Largest cityPotosi
Area
  Total762 sq mi (1,970 km2)
  Land760 sq mi (2,000 km2)
  Water2.6 sq mi (7 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
  Total23,514
  Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 8th
Website www.washingtoncountymo.us

Washington County is located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 23,514. [1] The county seat and largest city is Potosi. [2] The county was officially organized on August 21, 1813, and was named in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. [3]

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History

The French explorers Renault and La Motte entered the area of present-day Potosi in 1722–23. However, no permanent settlements were made until 1763, when François Breton settled near Potosi and began to operate a mine bearing his name. The Bellview Valley, near Caledonia and Belgrade, was settled in 1802 by the families of William and Helen Watson Reed, their sons, Robert, Joseph, and Thomas Reed, William Reed's brother and nephew, Joseph and William Reed, Annanias McCoy, and Benjamin Crow. Washington County was officially organized on August 21, 1813, out of Ste. Genevieve County.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 762 square miles (1,970 km2), of which 760 square miles (2,000 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (0.3%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1820 2,769
1830 6,784145.0%
1840 7,2136.3%
1850 8,81122.2%
1860 9,72310.4%
1870 11,71920.5%
1880 12,89610.0%
1890 13,1532.0%
1900 14,2638.4%
1910 13,378−6.2%
1920 13,8033.2%
1930 14,4504.7%
1940 17,49221.1%
1950 14,689−16.0%
1960 14,346−2.3%
1970 15,0865.2%
1980 17,98319.2%
1990 20,38013.3%
2000 23,34414.5%
2010 25,1957.9%
2020 23,514−6.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790–1960 [6] 1900–1990 [7]
1990–2000 [8] 2010–2015 [9] 2020
Largest ancestries (2000)Percent
American Flag of the United States.svg 19.8%
French Flag of France.svg Drapeau Franco-Americain.svg15.6%
German Flag of Germany.svg 10.4%
Irish Flag of Ireland.svg 9.6%
English Flag of England.svg 5.9%

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 23,344 people, 8,406 households, and 6,237 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 inhabitants per square mile (12/km2). There were 9,894 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.47% White, 2.48% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Approximately 0.73% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,406 households, out of which 36.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples living together, 10.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.80% were non-families. 22.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 106.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,193. Males had a median income of $27,871 versus $18,206 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,095. About 17.10% of families and 20.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.40% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or older.

Religion

According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2000), Washington County is a part of the Bible Belt with evangelical Protestantism being the majority religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Washington County who adhere to a religion are Roman Catholics (36.73%), Southern Baptists (21.74%), and Baptist Missionary Association of America (16.86%).

2020 Census

Washington County Racial Composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)21,37891%
Black or African American (NH)6102.6%
Native American (NH)780.33%
Asian (NH)400.17%
Pacific Islander (NH)10.004%
Other/Mixed (NH)1,1805%
Hispanic or Latino 2270.97%

Politics

Local

Republicans hold a sizeable majority of the elected positions in the county.

Washington County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Heather Eckhoff Republican
Circuit Clerk Ashley Gum Republican
County Clerk Jeannette Allen Republican
Collector Carla Zettler Republican
Commissioner
(Presiding)
David Sansegraw [12] Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)
Doug Short Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)
Code Brinley Republican
Coroner Steven Hatfield Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Josh Hedgecorth Democratic
Public Administrator Judy Gillam Republican
Recorder Jamie Miner Republican
Sheriff Zach Jacobson Republican
Surveyor R. Timothy Daugherty Democratic
Treasurer Phyllis Long Republican

State

Washington County is divided into three legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Missouri House of Representatives – District 118 – Washington County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike McGirl4,757100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 118 – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ben Harris3,955100.00%+53.95
Missouri House of Representatives – District 118 – Washington County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ben Harris1,31646.05%-53.95
Republican Michael P. McGirl1,54253.95%+53.95
Missouri House of Representatives – District 118 – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Ben Harris3,783100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 119 – Washington County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nate Tate53598.35%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 119 – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Nate Tate495100.00%+35.35
Missouri House of Representatives – District 119 – Washington County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dave Hinson19365.65%-35.35
Democratic Susan J. Cunningham10135.35%+35.35
Missouri House of Representatives – District 119 – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Dave Hinson447100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 144 – Washington County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Chris Dinkins3,33598.73%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 144 – Special Election - Washington County (2018) [14]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Chris Dinkins13170.81%
Democratic Jim Scaggs5329.29%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 144 – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Paul Fitzwater3,177100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives – District 144 – Washington County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Paul Fitzwater1,837100.00%-23.43
Missouri House of Representatives – District 144 – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Paul Fitzwater2,61776.57%
Democratic Michael L. Jackson80123.43%

All of Washington County is a part of Missouri's 3rd District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Elaine Gannon (R-De Soto).

Missouri Senate – District 3 – Washington County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Elaine Freeman Gannono8,44098.60%
Missouri Senate – District 3 – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Gary Romine7,07183.11%+25.35
Green Edward R. Weissler1,43716.89%+16.89
Missouri Senate – District 3 – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Gary Romine4,90557.76%
Democratic Joseph Fallert Jr.3,58742.24%
Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2020 75.34%7,44221.47% 2,1213.19% 315
2016 61.34%5,68133.91% 3,1414.75% 440
2012 42.25% 3,69755.12%4,8232.63% 230
2008 31.08% 2,99367.05%6,4561.87% 180
2004 50.37%4,62247.87% 4,3931.76% 162
2000 42.93% 3,53649.90%4,1107.17% 591
1996 39.69% 3,09757.77%4,5082.54% 198
1992 39.60% 3,04960.40%4,8510.00% 0
1988 57.19%3,97842.64% 2,9660.17% 12
1984 51.46%3,46048.54% 3,2640.00% 0
1980 50.52%3,27849.35% 3,2020.12% 8
1976 47.00% 2,85552.84%3,2100.16% 10

Federal

U.S. Senate – Missouri – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Roy Blunt5,08355.41%+15.32
Democratic Jason Kander3,51638.33%-15.13
Libertarian Jonathan Dine2692.93%-3.52
Green Johnathan McFarland1791.95%+1.95
Constitution Fred Ryman1261.37%+1.37
U.S. Senate – Missouri – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Todd Akin3,48640.09%
Democratic Claire McCaskill4,64853.46%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine5616.45%

Washington County is included in Missouri's 8th Congressional District and is currently represented by Jason T. Smith (R-Salem) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith won a special election on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, to finish out the remaining term of U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-Cape Girardeau). Emerson announced her resignation a month after being reelected with over 70 percent of the vote in the district. She resigned to become CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative.

U.S. House of Representatives – District 8 – Washington County (2020) [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jason T. Smith7,47377.68%
Democratic Kathy Ellis1,91519.91%
Libertarian Tom Schmitz2192.28%
U.S. House of Representatives – District 8 – Washington County (2016)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jason T. Smith6,18669.70%+10.33
Democratic Dave Cowell2,42427.31%-5.81
Libertarian Jonathan Shell2652.99%+0.83
U.S. House of Representatives – District 8 – Washington County (2014)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jason T. Smith2,99059.37%-5.99
Democratic Barbara Stocker1,66833.12%+1.33
Libertarian Rick Vandeven1092.16%+1.09
Constitution Doug Enyart1132.24%+0.72
Independent Terry Hampton1563.10%+3.10
U.S. House of Representatives – District 8 – Special Election – Washington County (2013)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jason T. Smith73265.36%-2.73
Democratic Steve Hodges35631.79%+2.66
Libertarian Bill Slantz121.07%-1.71
Constitution Doug Enyart171.52%+1.52
Write-In Wayne L. Byington30.27%+0.27
U.S. House of Representatives – District 8 – Washington County (2012)
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Jo Ann Emerson5,86868.09%
Democratic Jack Rushin2,51029.13%
Libertarian Rick Vandeven2402.78%

Political culture

United States presidential election results for Washington County, Missouri [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.%No.%No.%
2020 8,04780.56%1,80418.06%1381.38%
2016 7,04875.53%1,92620.64%3573.83%
2012 5,07158.32%3,41739.30%2072.38%
2008 4,70648.95%4,71149.00%1972.05%
2004 4,64150.57%4,45948.58%780.85%
2000 4,02048.64%4,04748.97%1982.40%
1996 2,25928.78%4,31554.97%1,27616.25%
1992 2,15726.93%4,21152.57%1,64220.50%
1988 3,24046.29%3,74453.49%160.23%
1984 3,75555.70%2,98744.30%00.00%
1980 3,43953.19%2,87344.44%1532.37%
1976 2,52641.36%3,54358.01%390.64%
1972 3,81863.14%2,22936.86%00.00%
1968 2,64146.26%2,29240.15%77613.59%
1964 2,28636.91%3,90863.09%00.00%
1960 3,43756.47%2,64943.53%00.00%
1956 3,38358.70%2,38041.30%00.00%
1952 3,33855.33%2,68444.49%110.18%
1948 2,20047.98%2,37051.69%150.33%
1944 2,90058.30%2,06541.52%90.18%
1940 3,81756.92%2,88142.96%80.12%
1936 2,90949.29%2,94249.85%510.86%
1932 2,24640.40%3,27558.91%380.68%
1928 3,01958.96%2,09140.84%100.20%
1924 2,39754.42%1,95544.38%531.20%
1920 2,61858.36%1,83740.95%310.69%
1916 1,65753.80%1,39445.26%290.94%
1912 1,05941.27%1,12143.69%38615.04%
1908 1,75356.11%1,33042.57%411.31%
1904 1,67354.64%1,33943.73%501.63%
1900 1,75153.60%1,50045.91%160.49%
1896 1,54751.41%1,45848.45%40.13%
1892 1,20047.54%1,30351.62%210.83%
1888 1,22247.73%1,33652.19%20.08%

At the presidential level, Washington County was a fairly independent-leaning or battleground county for many years, however, it has voted increasingly more Republican in recent elections. While George W. Bush carried Washington County in 2004, he narrowly lost the county to Al Gore in 2000, and both times the margins of victory were significantly closer than in many of the other rural areas. Bill Clinton also carried Washington County both times in 1992 and 1996 by convincing double-digit margins, and unlike most of the other rural counties in Missouri, Washington County was one of only nine counties in Missouri that favored Barack Obama over John McCain. Obama won Washington County by just five votes in the 2008 election.

Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in Washington County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles but are more moderate or populist on economic issues, typical of the Dixiecrat philosophy.[ citation needed ] In 2004, Missourians voted on a constitutional amendment to define marriage as the union between a man and a woman—it overwhelmingly passed Washington County with 81.37 percent of the vote. The initiative passed the state with 71 percent of support from voters as Missouri became the first state to ban same-sex marriage. In 2006, Missourians voted on a constitutional amendment to fund and legalize embryonic stem cell research in the state—it failed in Washington County with 56.48 percent voting against the measure. The initiative narrowly passed the state with 51 percent of support from voters as Missouri became one of the first states in the nation to approve embryonic stem cell research. Despite Washington County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes like increasing the minimum wage.[ citation needed ] In 2006, Missourians voted on a proposition (Proposition B) to increase the minimum wage in the state to $6.50 an hour—it passed Washington County with 81.47 percent of the vote. The proposition strongly passed every single county in Missouri with 75.94 percent voting in favor as the minimum wage was increased to $6.50 an hour in the state. In 2018, Washington County rejected Proposition A which would have made Missouri a right to work state with 82.1 percent of the vote.

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)

In the 2008 presidential primary, voters in Washington County from both political parties supported candidates who finished in second place in the state at large and nationally.

Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 2,345, than any candidate from either party in Washington County during the 2008 presidential primary. She also received more votes, almost double, than the total number of votes cast in the entire Republican Primary in Washington County. Washington County was Clinton's fifth strongest county in Missouri; she only did better in Dunklin, Wayne, Carter and Ripley counties.

Education

Among adults 25 years of age and older in Washington County, 62.5% possess a high school diploma or higher, while 7.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher as their highest educational attainment.

Public schools

Private schools

Colleges and universities

Public libraries

Government and infrastructure

The Potosi Correctional Center of the Missouri Department of Corrections is located in an unincorporated area in the county. [17] The prison houses male death row inmates. [18]

911

Fire Departments

Ambulance District

Washington County Ambulance District. Administrator – Justin Duncan

Law Enforcement

Washington County Sheriff's Office

Potosi Police Department

Missouri Department of Conservation

United States Forestry Service

Attractions

Transportation

Primary state highways

Secondary state highways

  • State Route A. Richwoods-Sullivan
  • State Route AA. Shirley
  • State Route BB. Belgrade
  • State Route C. Belgrade-Viburnum
  • State Route CC. Blackwell
  • State Route DD. Belgrade
  • State Route E. Potosi-Cadet-Blackwell
  • State Route EE. Sullivan
  • State Route F. Potosi
  • State Route H. Richwoods-Fletcher
  • State Route JJ. Belgrade
  • State Route M. Irondale
  • State Route N. Sullivan
  • State Route o. Mineral Point
  • State Route P. Belgrade-Potosi
  • State Route T. Richwoods
  • State Route U. Irondale-Mineral Point
  • State Route W. Bourbon
  • State Route WW. Fletcher
  • State Route N. Bourbon
  • State Route Y. Viburnum-Belgrade-Berryman
  • State Route Z. Belgrade

Airports

Railroads

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Townships

See also

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