Randolph County, Missouri

Randolph County is a county in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,414.[1] Its county seat is Huntsville.[2] The county was organized January 22, 1829 and named for U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator John Randolph of Roanoke of Virginia.[3]

Not to be confused with Randolph, Missouri.

Randolph County
U.S. county
Historic Randolph County Courthouse in Huntsville
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°26′N 92°30′W
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 22, 1829
Named forJohn Randolph of Roanoke
SeatHuntsville
Largest cityMoberly
Area
 • Total488 sq mi (1,260 km2)
 • Land483 sq mi (1,250 km2)
 • Water5.1 sq mi (13 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total25,414
 • Estimate 
(2018)
24,763
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.randolphcounty-mo.com

Randolph County comprises the Moberly, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbia-Moberly-Mexico, Missouri Combined Statistical Area.

History

Randolph County was primarily settled by migrants from the Upper Southern states, especially Kentucky and Tennessee. They brought slaves and slaveholding traditions with them, and quickly started cultivating crops similar to those in Middle Tennessee and Kentucky: hemp and tobacco. Randolph was one of several counties settled mostly by Southerners to the north and south of the Missouri River. Given their culture and traditions, this area became known as Little Dixie, and Randolph County was at its heart.[4]

Randolph County was home to Omar Bradley, the last of nine 5-star generals of the American military.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 488 square miles (1,260 km2), of which 483 square miles (1,250 km2) is land and 5.1 square miles (13 km2) (1.1%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

Major highways
  • U.S. Route 24
  • U.S. Route 63
  • Route 3

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18302,942—
18407,198144.7%
18509,43931.1%
186011,40720.8%
187015,90839.5%
188022,75143.0%
189024,8939.4%
190024,442−1.8%
191026,1827.1%
192027,6335.5%
193026,431−4.3%
194024,458−7.5%
195022,918−6.3%
196022,014−3.9%
197022,4341.9%
198025,46013.5%
199024,370−4.3%
200024,6631.2%
201025,4143.0%
2018 (est.)24,763[6]−2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2015[1]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 24,663 people, 9,199 households, and 6,236 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km2). There were 10,740 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.58% White, 7.03% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Approximately 1.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.1% were of German, 21.4% American, 10.9% English and 9.1% Irish ancestry.

There were 9,199 households, out of which 31.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 11.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 27.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 107.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $31,464, and the median income for a family was $39,268. Males had a median income of $26,878 versus $20,366 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,010. About 9.20% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.10% of those under age 18 and 13.20% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public schools
  • Higbee R-VIII School District – Higbee
    • Higbee Elementary School (K-06)
    • Higbee High School (07-12)
  • Moberly School District – Moberly
    • North Park Elementary School (K-02)
    • South Park Elementary School (PK-02)
    • Gratz Brown Elementary School (03-05)
    • Moberly Middle School (06-08)
    • Moberly High School (09-12)
  • Northeast Randolph County R-IV School District – Cairo
    • Northeast Randolph County Elementary School (PK-05)
    • Northeast Randolph County High School (06-12)
  • Renick R-V School District – Renick
    • Renick Elementary School (PK-08)
  • Westran R-I School District – Huntsville
    • Westran Elementary School (PK-05)
    • Westran Middle School (06-08)
    • Westran High School (09-12)

Private schools

Post-secondary

Public libraries
  • Little Dixie Regional Libraries[12]

Politics

Local

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

Randolph County, Missouri
Elected countywide officials
Assessor Kevin Stone Republican
Circuit Clerk Michelle Chapman Republican
County Clerk Will Ellis Republican
Collector Shiela Miller Democratic
Commissioner
(Presiding)		 John Truesdell Republican
Commissioner
(District 1)		 Robert Wayne Wilcox Republican
Commissioner
(District 2)		 John Hobbs Republican
Coroner Don Barett Republican
Prosecuting Attorney Michael Fusselman Republican
Public Administrator Mary Jo Colley Republican
Recorder Mark Price Democratic
Sheriff Mark Nichols Democratic
Surveyor Edward Carpenter Democratic
Treasurer Penny Henry Republican

State
Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 62.77% 6,505 34.36% 3,561 2.87% 298
2012 51.09% 5,055 45.39% 4,491 3.53% 349
2008 53.49% 5,652 44.48% 4,700 2.02% 214
2004 57.60% 5,841 41.09% 4,167 1.30% 132
2000 44.50% 4,066 53.60% 4,897 1.90% 174
1996 31.73% 2,852 65.59% 5,895 2.67% 240

Most of Randolph County is a part of Missouri's 6th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. The southern portions of the county are in the 44th, 47th, and 48th Districts.

Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 7,057 100.00% +28.76
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 3,584 71.24% +3.87
Democratic Robert Harrington 1,447 28.76% -3.87
Missouri House of Representatives — District 6 — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tim Remole 4,998 67.37%
Democratic Diane J. Scott 2,421 32.63%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 44 — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Cheri Toalson-Reisch 234 71.43% -4.10
Democratic Tom Pauley 94 28.57% +4.10
Missouri House of Representatives — District 44 — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Caleb Rowden 142 75.53% +12.83
Democratic Tom Pauley 46 24.47% -12.83
Missouri House of Representatives — District 44 — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Caleb Rowden 195 62.70%
Democratic Ken Jacob 119 37.30%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 47 — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chuck Basye 1,189 73.81% +16.36
Democratic Susan McClintic 422 26.19% -16.36
Missouri House of Representatives — District 47 — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Chuck Basye 636 57.45% -0.01
Democratic John Wright 471 42.55% +0.01
Missouri House of Representatives — District 47 — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mitch Richards 874 57.46%
Democratic John Wright 647 42.54%
Missouri House of Representatives — District 48 — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Muntzel 360 80.54% -19.46
Independent Debra Dilks 87 19.46% +19.46
Missour House of Representatives — District 48 — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Muntzel 303 100.00% +35.81
Missouri House of Representatives — District 48 — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Dave Muntzel 319 64.19%
Democratic Ron Monnig 178 35.81%

All of Randolph County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate, represented by Brian Munzlinger (R-Williamstown

Missouri Senate — District 18 — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Brian Munzlinger 5,479 100.00%

Federal
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Roy Blunt 6,135 59.23% +11.07
Democratic Jason Kander 3,656 35.30% -8.16
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 309 2.98% -5.40
Green Johnathan McFarland 126 1.22% +1.22
Constitution Fred Ryman 132 1.27% +1.27
U.S. Senate — Missouri — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Todd Akin 4,750 48.16%
Democratic Claire McCaskill 4,286 43.46%
Libertarian Jonathan Dine 827 8.38%

All of Randolph County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville, Missouri) in the U.S. House of Representatives.[13][14]

U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Randolph County (2016)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler 7,193 70.84% -0.01
Democratic Gordon Christensen 2,440 24.03% +1.00
Libertarian Mark Bliss 521 5.13% -0.99
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Randolph County (2014)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler 4,636 70.85% +9.13
Democratic Nate Irvin 1,507 23.03% -9.94
Libertarian Hershel L. Young 400 6.12% +2.07
U.S. House of Representatives — Missouri's 4th Congressional District — Randolph County (2012)
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Vicky Hartzler 5,930 61.72%
Democratic Teresa Hensley 3,168 32.97%
Libertarian Thomas Holbrook 389 4.05%
Constitution Greg Cowan 121 1.26%
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[15]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 74.6% 8.018 23.1% 2,485 2.2% 241
2016 72.3% 7,529 21.9% 2,283 5.7% 596
2012 66.8% 6,667 30.4% 3,031 2.8% 277
2008 60.6% 6,457 37.4% 3,984 2.0% 215
2004 64.2% 6,551 35.2% 3,586 0.6% 61
2000 52.7% 4,844 44.8% 4,116 2.5% 226
1996 36.4% 3,274 50.1% 4,502 13.5% 1,209
1992 29.6% 3,025 48.5% 4,951 21.9% 2,234
1988 45.2% 4,384 54.6% 5,291 0.2% 20
1984 56.2% 5,735 43.8% 4,471
1980 50.0% 5,141 47.5% 4,884 2.4% 251
1976 37.9% 3,594 61.6% 5,839 0.5% 48
1972 57.7% 5,195 42.3% 3,814
1968 38.6% 3,582 51.8% 4,810 9.6% 893
1964 26.2% 2,485 73.8% 6,988
1960 39.4% 4,180 60.6% 6,434
1956 35.3% 3,709 64.7% 6,797
1952 34.5% 3,968 65.3% 7,501 0.2% 27
1948 22.2% 2,256 77.7% 7,912 0.1% 10
1944 27.4% 2,879 72.5% 7,629 0.2% 17
1940 26.6% 3,319 73.3% 9,155 0.2% 23
1936 21.8% 2,723 77.9% 9,733 0.3% 35
1932 21.6% 2,575 77.9% 9,294 0.6% 66
1928 44.5% 4,825 55.4% 6,008 0.1% 9
1924 25.9% 2,991 63.7% 7,372 10.4% 1,206
1920 31.5% 3,768 67.8% 8,115 0.7% 85
1916 29.0% 2,111 69.8% 5,081 1.1% 83
1912 18.3% 1,126 68.2% 4,186 13.5% 828
1908 31.1% 1,953 67.6% 4,245 1.3% 82
1904 37.6% 2,139 58.9% 3,351 3.5% 201
1900 31.9% 1,932 66.1% 4,006 2.1% 125
1896 34.3% 2,162 65.0% 4,097 0.7% 43
1892 30.5% 1,709 65.9% 3,695 3.6% 203
1888 34.2% 1,890 63.0% 3,481 2.8% 156

Communities

Cities

Villages

Unincorporated communities

See also
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Randolph County, Missouri

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Eaton, David Wolfe (1917). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 344.
  4. The Story of Little Dixie, Missouri, Missouri Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, accessed June 3, 2008
  5. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. Breeding, Marshall. "Little Dixie Regional Libraries". Libraries.org. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  13. "Missouri Congressional Map" (PDF). sos.mo.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  14. "Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler". Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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