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Bollinger County, Missouri

Bollinger County is a county located in the U.S. State of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 12,029. Its county seat is Marble Hill6.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,609 km² (621 mi²). 1,608 km² (621 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.07% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 12,029 people, 4,576 households, and 3,464 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (19/mi²). There are 5,522 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.79% White, 0.21% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,576 households out of which 34.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.80% are married couples living together, 8.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.30% are non-families. 21.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.00.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.20% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $30,462, and the median income for a family is $35,741. Males have a median income of $26,078 versus $17,588 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,641. 13.80% of the population and 10.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.40% are under the age of 18 and 17.40% are 65 or older.

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