33-631: Cottleville is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri , United States. The population was 5,611 at the 2020 census . Cottleville is one of the oldest towns in St. Charles County . The town was first settled by Captain Warren G. Cottle in 1798 under a Spanish land grant. The area saw little development until 1810 when the John Pitman family arrived. Captain Cottle died in 1811, and his son, Dr. Warren G. Cottle Jr., inherited
66-412: A household in the city was $ 74,200, and the median income for a family was $ 78,017. Males had a median income of $ 48,714 versus $ 35,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 26,729. About 1.5% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. St. Charles County, Missouri St. Charles County
99-414: A household in the county was $ 71,458, and the median income for a family was $ 64,415. Males had a median income of $ 44,528 versus $ 29,405 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 23,592. 4.00% of the population and 2.80% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.90% are under the age of 18 and 5.10% are 65 or older. St. Charles County has had one of
132-444: A total of 23,611 votes, more than any candidate from either party in St. Charles County during the 2008 presidential primary. Westplex is an area within St. Charles County in east-central Missouri to the west of St. Louis County . The Westplex is part of St. Charles County that used to be called "The Golden Triangle". The "triangle" was formed by I-70 to the north, Missouri Route 94 to
165-483: Is also part of the broader Missouri Rhineland . The County of St. Charles was originally called the District of St. Charles and had no definite limits until 1816 to 1818 when neighboring counties were formed. The borders of St. Charles are the same today as they were in 1818. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 593 square miles (1,540 km ), of which 560 square miles (1,500 km )
198-411: Is elected by the entire county. The current executive is Steve Ehlmann. He was preceded by Joe Ortwerth, who was preceded by Gene Schwendemann, the first county executive of St. Charles County under the new form of government. The executive under the old form of county government was termed a "judge." The county had 258,525 registered voters as of March 2016. St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD)
231-567: Is land and 32 square miles (83 km ) (5.4%) is water. The highest elevation is 901 feet (275 m) northwest of Augusta near Femme Osage Creek headwaters. As of 2020, there were 405,262 people and 150,668 households residing in the county. The population density was 643 inhabitants per square mile (248/km ). There were 161,144 housing units. The racial makeup of the county was 83.8% White , 5.2% African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , and 6.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino made up 4.0% of
264-428: Is located in the central eastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 census , the population was 405,262, making it Missouri's third-most populous county . Its county seat is St. Charles . The county was organized October 1, 1812, and named for Saint Charles Borromeo , an Italian cardinal. St. Charles County is part of the St. Louis , MO- IL Metropolitan Statistical Area and contains many of
297-447: 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 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
330-459: Is the largest such district in Missouri, serving all of St. Charles County and its population of nearly 370,000. The St. Charles County Sheriff's Department (SCCSD) is responsible for court services and security, prisoner transport, civil process , and bailiffs . Until the end of 2014, SCCSD was the primary law enforcement agency serving unincorporated areas of St. Charles County. On January 1, 2015,
363-537: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis . St. Charles Community College is also located nearby. St. Charles Community College is also located within the town's limits. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.46 square miles (11.55 km), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 3,075 people, 1,020 households, and 847 families living in
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#1732851214638396-666: The St. Charles County Police Department was established and assumed that responsibility. It should not be confused with the St. Charles City Police Department . The St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team is made up of officers from each county law enforcement agency. The SCCSD Aviation Unit is part of a multi-jurisdictional unit known as the Metro Air Support Unit, with the Metropolitan Police Department, City of St. Louis , St. Louis County Police Department , and St. Charles County Sheriff's Department. In 2007,
429-408: The U.S. House of Representatives . Republican Donald Trump won the most votes in St. Charles County, with 41.50 percent. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R- Texas ) came in second with 38.87 percent, Governor John Kasich (R- Ohio ) placed third with 10.70 percent, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R- Florida ) was fourth with 7.10 percent. Democratic U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I- Vermont ) won
462-503: The U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt , whose most recent election results from the county are included here. Part of St. Charles County is included in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District and is currently represented by Ann Wagner in the U.S. House of Representatives . Most of St. Charles County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is currently represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R- St. Elizabeth ) in
495-542: The Democratic primary; Obama won 87.83 percent. Republican Former Governor Mitt Romney (R- Massachusetts ) won the most votes in St. Charles County, with 37.72 percent. U.S. Senator John McCain (R- Arizona ) came in second with 34.95 percent, former Governor Mike Huckabee (R- Arkansas ) placed third with 21.83 percent, and U.S. Representative Ron Paul (R- Texas ) was fourth with 3.83 percent. Democratic Former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) received
528-424: The age of 18 living with them, 71.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.31. The median age in
561-489: 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 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
594-554: The city was 38.2 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,928 people, 600 households, and 526 families living in the city. The population density was 493.7 inhabitants per square mile (190.6/km). There were 616 housing units at an average density of 157.7 per square mile (60.9/km). The racial makeup of
627-511: The city was 96.27% White , 1.97% African American , 0.57% Asian , 0.26% from other races , and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population. There were 600 households, out of which 56.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.3% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.2% were non-families. 8.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.2% had someone living alone who
660-519: The city's northwestern suburbs . The wealthiest county in Missouri , St. Charles County is one of the nation's fastest-growing counties. St. Charles County includes a part of the Augusta AVA , an area of vineyards and wineries designated by the federal government in 1980 as the first American Viticultural Area . The county's rural outer edge along the south-facing bluffs above the Missouri River ,
693-470: The city. The population density was 689.5 inhabitants per square mile (266.2/km). There were 1,145 housing units at an average density of 256.7 per square mile (99.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White , 3.7% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.5% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 1,020 households, of which 45.5% had children under
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#1732851214638726-463: The county has one remaining small airport, St. Charles County Smartt Airport . Two ferries cross the Mississippi River from St. Charles County. School districts include: High schools (all grades 9–12): St. Charles County is governed by a county executive and a county council. The county council consists of seven members, each elected from various districts in the county. The county executive
759-608: The farmlands. Dr. Cottle farmed extensively and occasionally practiced medicine. His son, Lorenzo, inherited 200 acres on both sides of the Dardenne River and, in 1839, parceled and named the town Cottleville after his father and grandfather. Before this, the village was known as Dardenne or Pin Hook. Early settlers included George Huffman (before 1803), Aaron Rutger (before 1809), Nathaniel Simons, and Nicholas Contz. A post office called Cottleville has been in operation since 1843. The town site
792-503: The fastest-growing populations in the state for many decades, with 55% growth in the 1970s, 48% in the 1980s, 33% in the 1990s, and another 27% in the 2000s. The county sits at a cross-section of industry, as well as extensive retail and some agriculture. With the Missouri River on the south and east and the Mississippi River on the north, the county is bisected east to west by Interstate 70. After St. Charles Airport closed in 2010,
825-489: The fleet included six helicopters, one fixed-wing airplane, six pilots, and eight crew chiefs. In May 2022, Ryan Keuhner, who was then an SCCSD deputy, shot and killed his neighbor's 3-year-old rescue dog with a pellet gun. The shooting was reportedly unprovoked and Keuhner was off duty at the time. Video of the dog's owner confronting Keuhner was uploaded online, and later gained national coverage. Keuhner resigned in June 2022 and
858-539: The local level in St. Charles County. Republicans hold all the elected positions in the county. St. Charles County is divided among eleven legislative districts in the Missouri State House of Representatives , all of which are held by Republicans. St. Charles County is divided into three districts in the Missouri State Senate , each of which are represented by Republicans. Missouri is represented in
891-404: The population. There were 101,663 households, out of which 40.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.20% were married couples living together, 9.20% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 24.20% were non-families. 19.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
924-525: The primary with 54.32 percent to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton 's 44.80 percent. Republican Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R- Pennsylvania ) won the most votes in St. Charles County, with 56.29 percent. Former Governor Mitt Romney (R- Massachusetts ) came in second with 25.43 percent, and former U.S. Representative Ron Paul (R- Texas ) was third with 12.69 percent. Democratic With incumbent President Barack Obama facing no serious opposition, few St. Charles County voters voted in
957-497: The southeast, and I-64 to the southwest. Since almost all of the growth in St. Charles County was within this triangle it was dubbed the "Golden" area of St. Charles county, hence, Golden Triangle. Today the Westplex is made up of St. Charles , St. Peters , Weldon Spring , Cottleville , Dardenne Prairie , O'Fallon , Lake St. Louis , and Wentzville . Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
990-406: Was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18. In the county, the population was spread out in age, with 29.00% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 32.60% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males. The median income for
1023-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 3.41. In the city the age distribution of the population shows 35.2% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 38.8% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males. The median income for
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1056-597: Was charged with a class A misdemeanor for animal abuse. In 2023, the county council issued a resolution aimed at library policies and staff online activities. The resolution followed protests and comments at council meetings from residents who complained about a staff member wearing gender non-conforming clothes. Within the resolution, the council asked the library CEO to remove an article they shared on their personal LinkedIn profile related to conservative campaigns targeting public libraries and freedom of speech . The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at
1089-599: Was laid out in 1839. It was named by Captain Lorenzo Cottle, an early settler and a veteran of the Black Hawk War and Seminole Wars . Cottleville is home to Francis Howell Central High School, Louis C. Saeger Middle School and Warren Elementary School. St. Joseph Catholic School is also located in Cottleville, providing classes for grades K-8; St. Joseph Catholic Church is the largest church by number of parishioners in
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