Christian County is a county located in the state of Missouri. As of 2000, the population is 54,285. Its county seat is Ozark⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,461 km² (564 mi²). 1,459 km² (563 mi²) of it is land and 2 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.16% water.

Adjacent counties

• Greene County (north)
• Webster County (notheast)
• Douglas County (east)
• Taney County (south)
• Stone County (southwest)
• Lawrence County (west)

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 54,285 people, 20,425 households, and 15,645 families residing in the county. The population density is 37/km² (96/mi²). There are 21,827 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (39/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.31% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 20,425 households out of which 38.60% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.00% are married couples living together, 9.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.40% are non-families. 19.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.00% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.00.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 31.70% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $38,085, and the median income for a family is $44,428. Males have a median income of $31,929 versus $21,852 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,422. 9.10% of the population and 7.10% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.20% of those under the age of 18 and 7.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities and towns