Saint Francois County, Missouri
Saint Francois County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Saint Francois County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,359 and a population density of 56 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 66,485 inhabitants. Its county seat is Farmington. The county was created 203 years ago in 1820.
Quick Facts about Saint Francois County
| Population : | 66,485 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Area : | 1172 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | St. Francis River |
| Altitude : | 1,050 feet / 320 meters |
| Capital : | Farmington |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1821 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:38:44 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 57 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint Francois County is located at 37°48'37"N 90°28'20"W (37.8102800, -90.4722700). It has 6 neighbors: Iron County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Perry County, Sainte Genevieve County and Washington County.
Saint Francois County map
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The largest city of Saint Francois County is Farmington with a population of 18,674. Other cities include, Park Hills population 8,506, Bonne Terre population 6,824, Flat River population 5,157 and Desloge population 4,900. See all Saint Francois County cities & populated places.
Saint Francois County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Francois County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 18,674 | City in St. |
| Park Hills | 8,506 | City in St. |
| Bonne Terre | 6,824 | City |
| Flat River | 5,157 | River in Michigan, United States of America |
| Desloge | 4,900 | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States |
| Elvins | 1,480 | City in St. |
| Bismarck | 1,469 | Small city in St. |
| Esther | 1,161 | Human settlement in St. |
| Leadwood | 1,158 | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States |
| Iron Mountain Lake | 747 | City in St. |
| Leadington | 600 | City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Saint Francois County
Saint Francois County has 6 neighbours.
- Iron County county in Missouri, United States
- Jefferson County county in Missouri, United States
- Madison County county in Missouri, United States
- Perry County county in Missouri, United States
- Sainte Genevieve County county in Missouri, United States
- Washington County county in Missouri, United States
Demographics
The population of Saint Francois County increased by 1.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 65,359 | - | census |
| 2011 | 65,590 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65,803 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66,102 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,784 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 66,232 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 66,356 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 66,674 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 66,737 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 67,215 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 66,485 | -1.1% | estimation process |
People born in Saint Francois County (1)
American politician William Edmond Robinson was born in Saint Francois County
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| 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 |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
