Moniteau County, Missouri
Moniteau County: county in Missouri, United States
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Moniteau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,607 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,585 inhabitants. Its county seat is California. The county was created 181 years ago in 1844.
County Snapshot
Moniteau County at a glance
Moniteau County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Missouri counties
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CaliforniaPopulation 4,403
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Quick Facts about Moniteau County
| Population | 15,585 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| Area | 1085 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6328,-92.5831 |
| Named for | Moniteau Creek |
| Altitude | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Capital | California |
| Establishment | January 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:07:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.14% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moniteau County is located at 38°37'58"N 92°34'59"W (38.6327500, -92.5830500). It has 4 neighbors: Miller County, Cole County, Cooper County and Morgan County.
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The largest city of Moniteau County is California with a population of 4,403. Other cities include, Tipton population 2,880, Bacon population 638, Jamestown population 397 and Clarksburg population 346. See all Moniteau County cities & populated places.
Moniteau County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moniteau County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4,403 | Town in Missouri |
| Tipton | 2,880 | Town in Missouri |
| Bacon | 638 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Jamestown | 397 | Village in the United States |
| Clarksburg | 346 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Lupus | 34 | City in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moniteau County decreased by 0.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,607 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,706 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,669 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,742 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,809 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,873 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,991 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,047 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,186 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,132 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,585 | -3.51% | estimation process |
People born in Moniteau County (2)
People born in Moniteau County, including actor, comedian David Koechner, Missouri politician William Allee, .
More notable people
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