CASS COUNTY MISSOURI

VITAL STATS

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Cass County is bordered on the north by Jackson County, the region's most populated county, and east by the more rural Johnson County. Cass is the 11th-largest county in Missouri and one of the fastest growing—its population climbed 29% during the 1990s. The county has triple-A accredited schools and many recreational activities.

Estimated Total Population    82,092

18 and over    58,785

Median age    35.8

Increase from 1990    28.70%

Largest City    Belton

Estimated population of city    21,730

Total Housing Units    31,677

Median value    $104,200

Total Households    30,168

Family households    22,978

Average household    size 2.69

Average family size    3.09

EDUCATION   

Population Over    25 52,767

High-school graduate    19,902

Some college, no degree    13,263

Associate's degree    3,262

Bachelor's degree    6,374

Graduate or professional degree    2,960

Percent graduated high school    86.70%

Percent with bachelor's or higher    17.70%

EMPLOYMENT STATUS   

Population 16 and over    61,394

In labor force    42,590

Commuting to work    40,755

TOP EMPLOYERS   

Sioux Chief Manufacturing Inc., Crabtree-harmon, ROM Corp., Quik n' Tasty, Wal-Mart Distribution Center

TOP INDUSTRIES   

Management, professional    12,358

Service    5,234

Sales and office    11,223

Construction, extraction, maintenance    5,849

Production, transportation    6,063

Median Household Income   $49,562

Median Family Income   $55,258

Land Area (square miles)   699

Persons per square mile)   117.40

County Seat    Harrisonville

County Government Info   

Commissioner—Gary Mallory commissioner@casscounty.com
102 E. Wall
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Tel: 816.380.8160
Fax: 816.380.8155
www.casscounty.com

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State