Dent County, Missouri
Dent County: county in Missouri, United States
About
Dent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,657 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Salem. The county was created 175 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Dent County at a glance
Dent County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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SalemPopulation 4,874
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Quick Facts about Dent County
| Population | 15,481 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Area | 1954 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6066,-91.5079 |
| Named for | Lewis Dent |
| Altitude | 1,158 feet / 353 meters |
| Capital | Salem |
| Establishment | February 10, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:07:37 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Dent County is located at 37°36'24"N 91°30'28"W (37.6066300, -91.5078800). It has 3 neighbors: Crawford County, Shannon County and Texas County.
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The largest city of Dent County is Salem with a population of 4,874. . See all Dent County cities & populated places.
Dent County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dent County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | 4,874 | City in Missouri, United States |
Official website of Dent County
Official Website- Salem
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Dent County decreased by 1.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,657 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,621 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,658 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,742 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,635 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,656 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,454 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,497 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,547 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,573 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,481 | -0.59% | estimation process |
People born in Dent County (1)
American politician (1852-1935) James Yancy Callahan was born in Dent County
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