Oregon County, Missouri
Oregon County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Oregon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,881 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,411 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alton. The county was created 179 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Oregon County
| Population : | 10,411 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 2050 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Oregon Territory |
| Altitude : | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Capital : | Alton |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:59:15 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oregon County is located at 36°41'12"N 91°24'12"W (36.6867200, -91.4032900). It has 2 neighbors: Carter County and Shannon County.
Oregon County map
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The largest city of Oregon County is Thayer with a population of 2,103. Other cities include, Alton population 823 and Koshkonong population 199. See all Oregon County cities & populated places.
Oregon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oregon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thayer | 2,103 | City |
| Alton | 823 | City in Missouri |
| Koshkonong | 199 | City in Missouri, United States |
Oregon County has 2 neighbours.
- Carter County county in Missouri, United States
- Shannon County county in Missouri, United States
- Alton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Oregon County decreased by 4.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,881 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,044 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,966 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,927 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,823 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,850 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,746 | -0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,553 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,558 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,529 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,411 | -1.13% | estimation process |
People born in Oregon County (2)
People born in Oregon County, including businessman and baseball team owner David Glass, United States federal judge Russell Gentry Clark, .
List
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
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