Cedar County, Missouri

Cedar County: county in Missouri, United States

About

Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,982 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,322 inhabitants. Its county seat is Stockton. The county was created 181 years ago in 1845.

Cedar County locator map
Location of Cedar County on Missouri map.

County Snapshot

Cedar County at a glance

Cedar County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about Cedar County

Population 14,322 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
Different from Cedar County, Cedar County
Area 1291 km2
Water as percent of area 4.8%
Land as percent of area 95.2%
Latitude & Longitude 37.7239,-93.8566
Named for Juniperus virginiana
Capital Stockton
Establishment February 14, 1845
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 02:24:22 (15th April 2026)
Density 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.37% (2010-2020)
Weather 77℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather
Map of Missouri highlighting Cedar County image
Map of Missouri highlighting Cedar County image

Geography

Cedar County is located at 37°43'26"N 93°51'24"W (37.7238500, -93.8566100). It has 5 neighbors: Barton County, Dade County, Polk, Saint Clair County and Vernon County.

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The largest city of Cedar County is El Dorado Springs with a population of 3,601. Other cities include, Stockton population 1,928, Jerico Springs population 232 and Umber View Heights population 49. See all Cedar County cities & populated places.

Cedar County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cedar County.

City Name Population Title
El Dorado Springs 3,601 City in Cedar County, Missouri, USA
Stockton 1,928 City in Missouri
Jerico Springs 232 Human settlement in Cedar County, Missouri, United States of America
Umber View Heights 49 Human settlement in Cedar County, Missouri, United States of America

Weather

77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
15 mph SW Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Cedar County

Official Website
  • Stockton

Demographics

The population of Cedar County increased by 2.37% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 13,982 - census
2011 13,912 -0.5% estimation process
2012 13,909 -0.02% estimation process
2013 13,773 -0.99% estimation process
2014 13,784 0.08% estimation process
2015 13,782 -0.01% estimation process
2016 13,876 0.68% estimation process
2017 14,070 1.38% estimation process
2018 14,136 0.47% estimation process
2019 14,349 1.48% estimation process
2020 14,322 -0.19% estimation process
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People born in Cedar County (2)

People born in Cedar County, including founder of a masonic youth organization W. Mark Sexson, Arizona state legislator, riverboat pilot, airline pilot, active in women's organizations Nellie T. Bush, .

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Other places with the same name (2)

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