Missouri

Christian

88,842
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Christian

Christian, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 5,491. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 88,842.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 9 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Wilson's Creek Missouri, Dug Springs Skirmish, Battle of Wilson's Creek Prelude — Dug Spring, and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202088,842
201077,422
200054,285
199032,644
198022,402
197015,124
196012,359
195012,412
194013,538
193013,169
192015,252
191015,832
190016,939
189014,017
18809,628
18706,707
18605,491
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Christian

Military engagements that took place in Christian, Missouri.

Battle of Wilson's Creek Missouri
1861
Dug Springs Skirmish
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek Prelude — Dug Spring
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek – Sigel's Flanking Column
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek — Bloody Hill
1861
Ozark Missouri Skirmish
1862
Battle of Roan's Tan Yard
1862
Sparta Skirmish (Christian County)
1862
Ozark Skirmish (Christian County)
1862

Historic places in Christian

National Register of Historic Places listings in Christian, Missouri.

Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District
Ozark
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Frequently asked about Christian

When does Christian first appear in the US census?
Christian, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 5,491.
What is the population of Christian?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Christian had a recorded population of 88,842.
Were any battles fought in Christian?
9 documented military engagements took place in Christian, including Battle of Wilson's Creek Missouri, Dug Springs Skirmish, Battle of Wilson's Creek Prelude — Dug Spring.
How many historic places are in Christian?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Christian, Missouri.
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