Cooper County, Missouri
Cooper County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Cooper County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,601 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,102 inhabitants. Its county seat is Boonville. The county was created 205 years ago in 1818.
Quick Facts about Cooper County
Population : | 17,102 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
Area : | 1477 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.8% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.2% |
Named for : | Sarshell Cooper |
Altitude : | 659 feet / 201 meters |
Capital : | Boonville |
Establishment : | December 12, 1818 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 04:29:55 (15th October 2024) |
Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cooper County is located at 38°50'37"N 92°48'36"W (38.8435400, -92.8101200). It has 5 neighbors: Howard County, Moniteau County, Morgan County, Pettis County and Saline County.
Cooper County map
The largest city of Cooper County is Boonville with a population of 7,878. Other cities include, Pilot Grove population 761, Otterville population 453, Bunceton population 358 and Prairie Home population 280. See all Cooper County cities & populated places.
Cooper County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cooper County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Boonville | 7,878 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA |
Pilot Grove | 761 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States |
Otterville | 453 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States |
Bunceton | 358 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States |
Prairie Home | 280 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States |
Blackwater | 151 | City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States |
Wooldridge | 58 | Village in Missouri, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Cooper County
Cooper County has 5 neighbours.
- Howard County county in Missouri, United States
- Moniteau County county in Missouri, United States
- Morgan County county in Missouri, United States
- Pettis County county in Missouri, United States
- Saline County county in Missouri, United States
- Boonville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Cooper County decreased by 2.92% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 17,601 | - | census |
2011 | 17,554 | -0.27% | estimation process |
2012 | 17,537 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2013 | 17,610 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2014 | 17,564 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2015 | 17,614 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2016 | 17,702 | 0.5% | estimation process |
2017 | 17,647 | -0.31% | estimation process |
2018 | 17,626 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 17,709 | 0.47% | estimation process |
2020 | 17,102 | -3.55% | estimation process |
People born in Cooper County (2)
People born in Cooper County, including politician from Idaho George Ainslie, botanist Thomas J. Howell, .
List
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