Stone County
Stone County, Missouri
Galena, MO 65656
Phone: (417) 357-6127
Fax: (417) 357-6861
www.stoneco-mo.us
On the southwestern border of MO, south of Springfield; organized Feb 10, 1851 from Taney County. Name Origin: For either William Stone, a prominent judge, or John W. Stone, an early settler
Area (sq mi):: 510.91 (land 463.22; water 47.68) Population per square mile: 66.80
Population 2005: 30,931 State rank: 36 Population change: 2000-20005 7.90%; 1990-2000 50.20% Population 2000: 28,658 (White 97.00%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 1.10%. Median age: 44.10
Income 2000: per capita $18,036; median household $32,637; Population below poverty level: 12.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $22,104-$24,503
Unemployment (2004): 8.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -1.50% Median travel time to work: 30.10 minutes Working outside county of residence: 54.00%
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Stone County, Arkansas
Mountain View, AR 72560
Phone: (870) 269-3351
Fax: (870) 269-3176
In north-central AR; organized Apr 21, 1873 from Izard and Independence counties. Name Origin: For natural stone formations in the area
Area (sq mi):: 609.43 (land 606.59; water 2.84) Population per square mile: 19.30
Population 2005: 11,716 State rank: 60 Population change: 2000-20005 1.90%; 1990-2000 17.60% Population 2000: 11,499 (White 96.50%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.10%; Asian 0.10%; Other 2.50%). Foreign born: 0.80%. Median age: 43.10
Income 2000: per capita $14,134; median household $22,209; Population below poverty level: 18.90% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $17,139-$18,597
Unemployment (2004): 7.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 2.50% Median travel time to work: 26.50 minutes Working outside county of residence: 24.60%
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Stone County, Mississippi
Wiggins, MS 39577
Phone: (601) 928-5266
Fax: (601) 928-6464
www.stonecounty.com
In southeastern MS, north of Gulfport; organized Apr 3, 1916 from Harrison County. Name Origin: For Col. John Marshall Stone (1830-1900), acting governor (1876-82) and governor (1890-96)
Area (sq mi):: 448.07 (land 445.37; water 2.71) Population per square mile: 33.40
Population 2005: 14,862 State rank: 58 Population change: 2000-20005 9.10%; 1990-2000 26.70% Population 2000: 13,622 (White 78.70%; Black or African American 19.20%; Hispanic or Latino 1.20%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.20%). Foreign born: 1.00%. Median age: 33.60
Income 2000: per capita $14,693; median household $30,495; Population below poverty level: 17.50% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $19,474-$22,053
Unemployment (2004): 5.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.10% Median travel time to work: 33.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 42.70%
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