32-664: Linn Creek is a city in Camden County , Missouri , United States. The population was 216 at the 2020 census . The original Linn Creek, which was the former county seat of Camden County , Missouri , is now under water, in the Lake of the Ozarks . Construction of the Bagnell Dam that created the lake was begun August 8, 1929. The county seat was moved to the new town of Camdenton which had its beginnings in 1931. Linn Creek
64-551: A cholera epidemic struck Erie, leaving only 7 survivors. As a result, the county seat was changed to Linn Creek in 1855. Camden County saw some fighting during the American Civil War . [REDACTED] 13th Illinois Infantry Regiment [REDACTED] 13th Illinois Cavalry Regiment On October 13, 1861, the Battle of Monday's Hollow took place. Colonel John Wyman led the 13th Illinois Infantry Regiment from
96-596: A common name for the new town. The Linn Creek Chamber of Commerce promoted the town as "The Miracle City." According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.31 square miles (3.39 km), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 244 people, 102 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 186.3 inhabitants per square mile (71.9/km). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 88.5 per square mile (34.2/km). The racial makeup of
128-751: A county caucus, which selected a delegation favoring Santorum. Incumbent President Barack Obama easily won the Missouri Democratic Primary and renomination. He defeated Romney in the general election. In 2008, the Missouri Republican Presidential Primary was closely contested, with Senator John McCain (R- Arizona ) prevailing and eventually winning the nomination. Then- Senator Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) received more votes than any candidate from either party in Camden County during
160-525: A household in the county was $ 35,840, and the median income for a family was $ 40,695. Males had a median income of $ 28,020 versus $ 20,825 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,197. About 8.00% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over. According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Camden County
192-441: A small margin. The 2012 Missouri Republican Presidential Primary's results were nonbinding on the state's national convention delegates. Voters in Camden County supported former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R- Pennsylvania ), who finished first in the state at large, but eventually lost the nomination to former Governor Mitt Romney (R- Massachusetts ). Delegates to the congressional district and state conventions were chosen at
224-592: Is land and 53 square miles (140 km ) (7.4%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 37,051 people, 15,779 households, and 11,297 families residing in the county. The population density was 57 people per square mile (22 people/km ). There were 33,470 housing units at an average density of 51 units per square mile (20/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.68% White , 0.26% Black or African American , 0.49% Native American , 0.29% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.22% from other races , and 1.03% from two or more races. Approximately 0.93% of
256-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
288-474: Is part of the Bible Belt , with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Camden County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (33.09%), nondenominational evangelical groups (13.92%), and Roman Catholics (11.44%). The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Camden County. Camden County
320-687: Is split between two legislative districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives , both of which are represented by Republicans. All of Camden County is a part of Missouri's 16th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Justin Brown (R- Rolla ). Most of Camden County is included in Missouri's 3rd Congressional District and is currently represented by Blaine Luetkemeyer (R- St. Elizabeth ) in
352-437: The U.S. House of Representatives . Luetkemeyer was elected to a seventh term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Megan Rezabek. Part of Camden County is included in Missouri's 4th Congressional District and is currently represented by Vicky Hartzler (R- Harrisonville ) in the U.S. House of Representatives . Hartzler was elected to a sixth term in 2020 over Democratic challenger Lindsey Simmons. Camden County, along with
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#1732787225756384-443: The 2008 presidential primary. Despite initial reports that Clinton had won Missouri, Barack Obama (D- Illinois ), also a Senator at the time, narrowly defeated her statewide and later became that year's Democratic nominee, going on to win the presidency. 38°02′N 92°46′W / 38.03°N 92.77°W / 38.03; -92.77 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
416-639: The Democratic and Republican parties were held in Missouri on March 10. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden (D- Delaware ) both won statewide and carried Camden County by a wide margin. Biden went on to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election. Incumbent President Donald Trump (R- Florida ) faced a primary challenge from former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld , but won both Camden County and statewide by overwhelming margins. The 2016 presidential primaries for both
448-607: The Missouri State Guard in the direction of Lebanon. Wyman remained in his camp for several days after the Battle of Monday's Hollow. Southern partisans took control of an undefended Linn Creek. On October 14, 1861, the Frémont Battalion descended on the town and drove out the southerners, taking 37 prisioners. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 709 square miles (1,840 km ), of which 656 square miles (1,700 km )
480-473: The Republican and Democratic parties were held in Missouri on March 15. Businessman Donald Trump (R- New York ) narrowly won the state overall, but carried a majority of the vote in Camden County. He went on to win the presidency. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D- New York ) narrowly won statewide, but Senator Bernie Sanders (I- Vermont ) carried Camden County by
512-687: The United Kingdom and leader of the British Whig Party . Camden County is also the primary setting of the Netflix show Ozark. There is no preserved record of the area that is now Camden County being inhabited before 1827, when Kentuckian settlers Harrison Davis and Reuben Berry pitched a camp on the Dry Auglaize Creek, eight miles east of what is now Linn Creek . Throughout the next few years, more settlers came into
544-421: The age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.30. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under
576-463: The age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 22,125, and the median income for a family was $ 27,321. Males had a median income of $ 25,833 versus $ 16,625 for females. The per capita income for
608-552: The area, and by 1831, there were thirteen families living near the Dry Auglaize. Records of settling the Wet Auglaize Creek date back to the beginning of 1832. The first school in Camden County was built on a farm in 1833. The town of Oregon was established in 1841 and became the county seat. In 1843, when the name of the county was changed from Kinderhook to Camden, the name of Oregon was changed to Erie. In 1854,
640-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
672-545: The city was $ 11,009. About 17.5% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over. Camden County, Missouri Camden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 42,745. Its county seat is Camdenton . The county was organized on January 29, 1841, as Kinderhook County and renamed Camden County in 1843 after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden , Lord Chancellor of
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#1732787225756704-516: The city was 98.8% White , 0.8% Pacific Islander , and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population. There were 102 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who
736-434: The city. The population density was 252.9 inhabitants per square mile (97.6/km). There were 104 housing units at an average density of 93.9 per square mile (36.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White , 0.36% African American , 0.71% from other races , and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population. There were 94 households, out of which 38.3% had children under
768-488: The county In 1929, it was announced that the Bagnell Dam would be constructed and the town would be flooded, causing controversy among the city's citizens. Almost all of the buildings were demolished, and the city was moved to a higher elevation, losing its designation as the county seat. The location where Linn Creek now resides was formerly the location of a small settlement called Easterville. "New Linn Creek" became
800-551: The county since Stephen Douglas in 1860 . Underlining how Republican the county is, it rejected native son Harry Truman in 1944 when he was Roosevelt's running mate, and when he headed the ticket himself in 1948. Jimmy Carter is the only Democrat since Roosevelt to manage even 40 percent of the county's vote. Like most rural areas in western Missouri, voters in Camden County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. The 2020 presidential primaries for both
832-505: The east towards Linn Creek, while the 13th Illinois Cavalry Regiment , consisting of Major Clark Wright's Frémont Battalion and Major W.D. Bowen's First Battalion headed southwest towards Lebanon . Bowen's forces collided with a Missouri State Guard cavalry unit commanded by Lieutenant Colonel J.M. "Myscal" Johnson. Bowen called for assistance from Wright and Wyman, halting near where Missouri Route 7 now crosses Murphy Creek. The Union forces saw Johnson's cavalry, and Wyman attacked, driving
864-541: The former county seat of Erie. A skirmish took place on October 14, 1861 between Union soldiers of the 13th Illinois, Fremont Battalion (Missouri) Cavalry and Confederates of Captain William Roberts. The local newspaper, The Linn Creek Reveille, was created and published by J. W. Vincent from 1879 until his death in 1933. According to J. W. Vincent, the Moulder family was the most numerous and prominent family in
896-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 15,779 households, out of which 23.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
928-401: The rest of the state of Missouri, is represented in the U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley (R- Columbia ) and Roy Blunt (R- Strafford ). Blunt was elected to a second term in 2016 over then-Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander . Camden County has long been a Republican stronghold. The last Democrat to carry the county was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 , the only time a Democrat has won
960-401: Was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.68. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 31.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 100.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.50 males. The median income for
992-478: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 40 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 94 households, and 59 families living in
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1024-522: Was settled in 1841 at the junction of the Niangua and Osage Rivers. It was named from the creek on which it is situated, and which was named for the many linn trees lining its banks. The city was considered a head of navigation on the Osage and became a major hub for transportation in southwest Missouri. Linn Creek became the county seat in 1855 after a cholera epidemic killed most of the population of
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