Sullivan County, Missouri

Sullivan County: county in Missouri, United States.

About

Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,714 and a population density of 4 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,033 inhabitants. Its county seat is Milan. The county was created 181 years ago in 1844.

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

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Sullivan County at a glance

Sullivan 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.

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Largest city

Milan

Population 1,764

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Quick Facts about Sullivan County

Population 6,033 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Missouri (United States)
Different from Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County, Sullivan County
Area 1687 km2
Water as percent of area 0.5%
Land as percent of area 99.5%
Latitude & Longitude 40.2106,-93.1115
Named for John Sullivan
Capital Milan
Establishment January 01, 1845
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 06:16:51 (23rd September 2026)
Density 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -10.14% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather
Sullivan County Missouri courthouse image
Sullivan County Missouri courthouse image

Geography

Sullivan County is located at 40°12'38"N 93°6'41"W (40.2106400, -93.1115200). It has 4 neighbors: Linn County, Grundy County, Mercer County and Putnam County.

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The largest city of Sullivan County is Milan with a population of 1,764. . See all Sullivan County cities & populated places.

Sullivan County Populated Places

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

City Name Population Title
Milan 1,764 City in Missouri, USA

Weather

70°F
Mostly Sunny
3 to 7 mph NE Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

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  • Milan

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sullivan County decreased by 10.14% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,714 - census
2011 6,663 -0.76% estimation process
2012 6,556 -1.61% estimation process
2013 6,497 -0.9% estimation process
2014 6,472 -0.38% estimation process
2015 6,366 -1.64% estimation process
2016 6,333 -0.52% estimation process
2017 6,212 -1.91% estimation process
2018 6,233 0.34% estimation process
2019 6,089 -2.31% estimation process
2020 6,033 -0.92% estimation process
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People born in Sullivan County (1)

American football and baseball player and coach, basketball coach (1899-1967) Toby Greene was born in Sullivan County

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