Audrain County

Audrain County, Missouri

101 N Jefferson St Rm 101
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone: (573) 473-5820
Fax: (573) 581-2380
www.audraincounty.org

In east-central MO, northeast of Columbia; established Jan 12, 1831 from Pike, Callaway, and Ralls counties. Name Origin: For James H. Audrain (1782-1831), MO legislator

Area (sq mi):: 696.79 (land 693.10; water 3.69) Population per square mile: 37.20
Population 2005: 25,759 State rank: 41 Population change: 2000-20005 -0.40%; 1990-2000 9.60% Population 2000: 25,853 (White 90.60%; Black or African American 7.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.70%; Asian 0.30%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 0.70%. Median age: 38.00
Income 2000: per capita $16,441; median household $32,057; Population below poverty level: 14.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,327-$22,026
Unemployment (2004): 5.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.90% Median travel time to work: 18.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.10% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mexico County seat (10,965)
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