Ralls County
Ralls County, Missouri
New London, MO 63459
Phone: (573) 985-7111
Fax: (573) 985-6100
On northeastern border of MO; northeast of Columbia; organized Nov 16, 1820 (prior to statehood) from Pike County. Name Origin: For Daniel Ralls (1785-1820) a MO legislator who died the year the county was formed
Area (sq mi):: 483.82 (land 471.00; water 12.82) Population per square mile: 20.70
Population 2005: 9,761 State rank: 90 Population change: 2000-20005 1.40%; 1990-2000 13.60% Population 2000: 9,626 (White 97.60%; Black or African American 1.10%; Hispanic or Latino 0.40%; Asian 0.10%; Other 0.80%). Foreign born: 0.30%. Median age: 39.30
Income 2000: per capita $16,456; median household $37,094; Population below poverty level: 8.70% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,976-$22,341
Unemployment (2004): 6.00% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.30% Median travel time to work: 21.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 60.30%
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