Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Pettis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,201 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,490 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sedalia. The county was created 191 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Pettis County
Population : | 42,490 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
Area : | 1778 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
Named for : | Spencer Darwin Pettis |
Altitude : | 761 feet / 232 meters |
Capital : | Sedalia |
Establishment : | January 01, 1833 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 08:47:33 (21st November 2024) |
Density : | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Pettis County is located at 38°43'42"N 93°17'6"W (38.7282900, -93.2851000). It has 7 neighbors: Benton County, Cooper County, Henry County, Johnson County, Lafayette County, Morgan County and Saline County.
Pettis County map
The largest city of Pettis County is Sedalia with a population of 21,684. Other cities include, La Monte population 1,137, Smithton population 570, Green Ridge population 495 and Houstonia population 223. See all Pettis County cities & populated places.
Pettis County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pettis County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Sedalia | 21,684 | City in Missouri |
La Monte | 1,137 | City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States |
Smithton | 570 | City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States of America |
Green Ridge | 495 | City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States |
Houstonia | 223 | City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States |
Hughesville | 190 | Township in Pettis County, Missouri |
- Official Website
Official website of Pettis County
Pettis County has 7 neighbours.
- Benton County county in Missouri, United States
- Cooper County county in Missouri, United States
- Henry County county in Missouri, United States
- Johnson County county in Missouri, United States
- Lafayette County county in Missouri, United States
- Morgan County county in Missouri, United States
- Saline County county in Missouri, United States
- Sedalia
Demographics
The population of Pettis County increased by 0.68% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 42,201 | - | census |
2011 | 42,155 | -0.11% | estimation process |
2012 | 42,304 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2013 | 42,196 | -0.26% | estimation process |
2014 | 42,200 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2015 | 42,300 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2016 | 42,249 | -0.12% | estimation process |
2017 | 42,445 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2018 | 42,441 | -0.01% | estimation process |
2019 | 42,339 | -0.24% | estimation process |
2020 | 42,490 | 0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Pettis County (1)
American football player Darold Jenkins was born in Pettis County
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