Cole County, Missouri
Cole County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Cole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,990 and a population density of 73 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 76,191 inhabitants. Its county seat is Jefferson City. The county was created 206 years ago in 1819.
County Snapshot
Cole County at a glance
Cole County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Missouri counties
115
Open related pagesLargest city
Jefferson CityPopulation 42,708
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cole County
| Population | 76,191 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Area | 1034 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5054,-92.2816 |
| Named for | Stephen Cole |
| Altitude | 705 feet / 215 meters |
| Capital | Jefferson City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1820 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:54:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 74 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Cole County is located at 38°30'19"N 92°16'54"W (38.5054100, -92.2816000). It has 4 neighbors: Miller County, Callaway County, Moniteau County and Osage County.
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The largest city of Cole County is Jefferson City with a population of 42,708. Other cities include, Marion population 2,164, Wardsville population 1,570, Saint Martins population 1,204 and Taos population 1,134. See all Cole County cities & populated places.
Cole County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cole County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 42,708 | The capital of Missouri. |
| Marion | 2,164 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wardsville | 1,570 | Human settlement in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Saint Martins | 1,204 | City in Cole County, MO |
| Taos | 1,134 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Russellville | 827 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Centertown | 288 | Village in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Saint Thomas | 273 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Honey Creek | 217 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Lohman | 168 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Eugene | 151 | Community in Missouri, USA |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cole County
Official Website- Jefferson City
Demographics
The population of Cole County increased by 0.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75,990 | - | census |
| 2011 | 76,495 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76,477 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,722 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 76,647 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 76,818 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76,702 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76,632 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,720 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 76,745 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,191 | -0.73% | estimation process |
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