30-718: Cole Camp is a small city in Benton County , Missouri , United States. The population was 1,121 at the 2010 census. The town is known for the annual street fair in September. It also hosts a Maifest in May, an Oktoberfest in October, and a Christbaumfest in late November; all highlight the town's German heritage . Cole Camp was laid out in 1857.. It became a Flag Stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route that next year. Tipton
60-614: A Senator at the time, narrowly defeated her statewide and later became that year's Democratic nominee, going on to win the presidency. Martin Heinrich - U.S. Senator (D- New Mexico ) (2013–present), U.S. Representative (D- New Mexico ) (2009-2013) Stan Kroenke - owner of Los Angeles Rams , Denver Nuggets , Colorado Avalanche , and majority owner of Arsenal Carol Junge Loomis -Journalist and retired senior editor-at-large at Fortune. She retired from Time/Fortune magazine in July 2014 after
90-520: A household in the county was $ 26,646, and the median income for a family was $ 32,459. Males had a median income of $ 26,203 versus $ 19,054 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,457. About 10.20% of families and 15.70% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 9.60% of those age 65 or over. According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Benton County
120-581: A proposition (Proposition A) concerning right to work , the outcome of which ultimately reversed the right to work legislation passed in the state the previous year. 64.74% of Benton County voters cast their ballots to overturn the law. The 2020 presidential primaries for both the Democratic and Republican parties were held in Missouri on March 10. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden (D- Delaware ) both won statewide and carried Benton County by
150-780: A skirmish early in the American Civil War , when the local pro-Union Home Guard company was attacked by a Missouri State Guard force on June 19, 1861. At the Battle of Cole Camp , the Home Guard were defeated with a loss of 35 men killed or wounded. The Central Cole Camp Historic District and Augustus Sander House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Cole Camp is located in northeast Benton County along Missouri Route 52 approximately four miles west of US Route 65 . The headwaters of Cole Camp Creek are adjacent to
180-429: A standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
210-427: A tenure of over 60 years with the company. 38°18′N 93°17′W / 38.30°N 93.29°W / 38.30; -93.29 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as
240-509: A wide margin. Biden went on to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election. Incumbent President Donald Trump (R- Florida ) faced a primary challenge from former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld , but won both Benton County and statewide by overwhelming margins. The 2016 presidential primaries for both the Republican and Democratic parties were held in Missouri on March 15. Businessman Donald Trump (R- New York ) narrowly won
270-479: Is a K-8 school in the community and the majority of those students attend Cole Camp High School. As of 2022 Cole Camp High School is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the #195 best high school in Missouri, with an enrollment of 222 students. Cole Camp has a public library , a branch of the Boonslick Regional Library. Benton County, Missouri Benton County is a county located in
300-519: Is a part of the Bible Belt , with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Benton County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (38.72%), Lutherans (LCMS) (19.06%), and United Methodists (14.49%). The Republican Party controls politics at the local level in Benton County. Republicans hold every elected position in
330-542: Is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,180 people, 7,420 households, and 5,179 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9.3 people/km ). There were 12,691 housing units at an average density of 18 units per square mile (6.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.96% White , 0.15% Black or African American , 0.53% Native American , 0.13% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.12% from other races , and 1.10% from two or more races. Approximately 0.89% of
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#1732890550044360-519: The American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using
390-593: The Missouri Republican Presidential Primary was closely contested, with Senator John McCain (R- Arizona ) prevailing and eventually winning the nomination. However, former Governor Mike Huckabee (R- Arkansas ) won a slim plurality in Benton County. Then- Senator Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) received more votes than any candidate from either party in Benton County during the 2008 presidential primary. Despite initial reports that Clinton had won Missouri, Barack Obama (D- Illinois ), also
420-419: The age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city the population was spread out, with 21.9% under
450-460: The age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 26,190, and the median income for a family was $ 37,250. Males had a median income of $ 26,827 versus $ 22,500 for females. The per capita income for
480-408: The city was $ 17,280. About 2.1% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over. Cole Camp R-1 School District operates one public elementary school, one middle school, and Cole Camp High School. Cole Camp Methodist Pre-School and Trinity Lutheran Pre-School are private institutions. Lutheran School Association
510-555: The city was 98.2% White , 0.1% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 492 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 38.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.2% had someone living alone who
540-454: The city. The population density was 1,050.6 inhabitants per square mile (405.6/km). There were 493 housing units at an average density of 503.8 per square mile (194.5/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.93% White , 0.10% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.19% Asian , and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population. There were 451 households, out of which 25.9% had children under
570-520: The county's voters in a presidential election since Franklin Roosevelt in 1932 . Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in Benton County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. Despite Benton County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes. In 2018, Missourians voted on
600-559: The county. Benton County is split between two of Missouri's legislative districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives . Both are represented by Republicans. All of Benton County is a part of Missouri's 28th District in the Missouri Senate , which is represented by Sandy Crawford (R- Buffalo ). A previous incumbent, Mike Parson , was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2016 and became Governor in 2018 following
630-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,420 households, out of which 23.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.60% were married couples living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732890550044660-536: The resignation of Eric Greitens . All of Benton County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R- Harrisonville ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Hartzler was elected to a sixth term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Lindsey Simmons. Benton County, along with the rest of the state of Missouri, is represented in the U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley (R- Columbia ) and Roy Blunt (R- Strafford ). Blunt
690-474: The state at large, but eventually lost the nomination to former Governor Mitt Romney (R- Massachusetts ). Delegates to the congressional district and state conventions were chosen at a county caucus, which selected a delegation favoring Santorum. Incumbent President Barack Obama easily won the Missouri Democratic Primary and renomination. He defeated Romney in the general election. In 2008,
720-493: The state overall but carried a majority of the vote in Benton County. He went on to win the presidency. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) narrowly won statewide and carried a majority in Benton County. The 2012 Missouri Republican Presidential Primary's results were nonbinding on the state's national convention delegates. Voters in Benton County supported former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R- Pennsylvania ), who finished first in
750-448: The west central part of the U.S. state of Missouri . The population was 19,394 as of the 2020 Census . Its county seat is Warsaw . The county was organized January 3, 1835, and named for U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 753 square miles (1,950 km ), of which 704 square miles (1,820 km ) is land and 48 square miles (120 km ) (6.4%)
780-517: The west side of the community. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,121 people, 492 households, and 286 families residing in the city. The population density was 862.3 inhabitants per square mile (332.9/km). There were 560 housing units at an average density of 430.8 per square mile (166.3/km). The racial makeup of
810-400: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.72. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.50% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 21.80% from 25 to 44, 29.70% from 45 to 64, and 22.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.70 males. The median income for
840-490: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,028 people, 451 households, and 261 families residing in
870-523: Was an eastern terminus of the when it was launched in 1858. The route was connected to St. Louis by the Pacific Railroad . The Butterfield Overland Mail Route ran in the 1858-1861 Period before the American Civil War . The first postmaster of Cole Camp was Ezekiel Williams, Sr., appointed February 26, 1839. The city most likely was named after pioneer Captain Stephen Cole. Cole Camp was the site of
900-402: Was elected to a second term in 2016 over then-Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander . At the presidential level, Benton County is solidly Republican. Benton County strongly favored Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020 . Bill Clinton was the last Democratic presidential nominee to carry Benton County in 1996 with a plurality of the vote, and a Democrat hasn't won majority support from
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