Missouri

Audrain

24,962
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Audrain

Audrain, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 1,949. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 24,962.

Its recorded population peaked at 26,458 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 6 percent.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Moore's Mill, Raid on Mexico, Mexico Skirmish (Audrain County), and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202024,962
201025,529
200025,853
199023,599
198026,458
197025,362
196026,079
195023,829
194022,673
193022,077
192020,589
191021,687
190021,160
189022,074
188019,732
187012,307
18608,075
18503,506
18401,949
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Audrain

Military engagements that took place in Audrain, Missouri.

Battle of Moore's Mill
1862
Raid on Mexico
1862
Mexico Skirmish (Audrain County)
1862
Bill Anderson at Danville, Missouri
1864
Anderson Raid – Danville Burning (Sep 1864)
1864

Historic places in Audrain

National Register of Historic Places listings in Audrain, Missouri.

Audrain County Courthouse
Mexico
Ross House
Mexico
Simmons, Arthur, Stables Historic District
Mexico
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Frequently asked about Audrain

When does Audrain first appear in the US census?
Audrain, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 1,949.
What is the population of Audrain?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Audrain had a recorded population of 24,962.
When did Audrain's population peak?
Audrain's recorded population peaked at 26,458 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Audrain?
5 documented military engagements took place in Audrain, including Battle of Moore's Mill, Raid on Mexico, Mexico Skirmish (Audrain County).
How many historic places are in Audrain?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Audrain, Missouri.
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