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Altenburg, Missouri

Altenburg is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 341 at the 2020 census.

History
Altenburg (German for "Old Castle") was laid out and platted in 1839 by a colony of Lutherans. It was named after the Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg from where many of its settlers came, and not the city of Altenburg which does not seem to have sent a single colonist.

Altenburg is one of seven towns and villages in the area founded by German Lutheran immigrants in 1839. Altenburg and the other communities—Dresden, Frohna, Johannisberg, Paitzdorf, Seelitz, and Wittenberg—were all named by settlers for towns in the Saxony region of their native country. These settlers would form the backbone of what would later become the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Trinity Lutheran Church was established in 1839 in a log cabin, and was later replaced by a limestone, and then a frame church. Soon after arriving, the immigrants constructed a school in Altenburg. Made of native timber, this "Log Cabin College" introduced the new idea of a co-educational school, a rarity at the time. Today, Altenburg is home to the Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum, established in 1985. Tourists can explore several mid-19th century buildings that remain in the community as well as the Heritage Center's exhibition hall as well as the reading room and research library.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 352 people, 138 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 335.2 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 144.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.28% Black or African American, and 0.57% from two or more races.

There were 138 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.7% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 309 people, 126 households, and 86 families living in the city. The population density was 323.4 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 146.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.35% White, and 0.65% from two or more races.

There were 126 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 108.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,417, and the median income for a family was $46,136. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $20,208 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,174. None of the families and 5.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteen and 13.0% of those over 64.

Education
Altenburg Public School District #48 operates one public elementary school, Altenburg Elementary School.

Altenburg has a public library, a branch of the Riverside Regional Library.

Arts and culture
The East Perry Community Fair is held annually on the fair grounds each September.

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Biehle, Missouri

Biehle was a village in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census. The community was founded in 1876 and named after the Biehle family.

History
In the 1840s, German Catholic immigrants from the Baden region of Germany settled in the area first known as Biehle Station. One of the earliest settlers was a German immigrant named Maurus Biehle. In the 1850s, a log church was built on land donated by Maurus Biehle. In May 1869, a new stone church, St. Maurus Catholic Church, was dedicated for the German Catholic parish, and in January 1870, Father Joseph Hellwing became the first full-time priest.

In 1925, the Tri-State Tornado struck the community, ripping the roof off a church, destroying many houses, and killing four people in town. The village disincorporated in 2003.

Geography
Biehle is located along Missouri Route B on a ridge above a sharp bend in Apple Creek. The Perry-Cape Girardeau county line lies three-quarters of a mile south of the community.

Biehle is located in Cinque Hommes township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48 people, 19 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 218.2 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 104.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 19 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the CDP was 32.5 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11 people, 5 households, and 4 families living in the village. The population density was 113.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5 housing units at an average density of 51.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 5 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 9.1% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 45.5% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 150.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,000. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Frohna, Missouri

Frohna is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census.

Name
Frohna is named after the town of Niederfrohna (German: Lower Frohna) in the Zwickau district of the German region of Saxony. Although the German colony was initially called Niederfrohna, the Nieder- was eventually dropped from the name.

History
Frohna is one of seven towns and villages in the area founded by German immigrants in 1839. Frohna and the others -- Altenburg, Dresden, Johannisberg, Paitzdorf, Seelitz, and Wittenberg—were all named by settlers for towns in the Saxony region of their native country.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land.

Community
Concordia Lutheran Church is a member of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. The Saxon Fall Festival is held every October at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial.

The Saxon Lutheran Memorial is a tribute to the German Lutheran migration of 1838/1839, and features a number of log cabins from that era.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 102 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 282.2 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 127.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.61% White and 0.39% Native American.

There were 102 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 192 people, 84 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 327.3 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 155.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.48% White, and 0.52% from two or more races.

There were 84 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,635, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $20,357 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,400. About 1.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.0% of those 65 or over.

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Lithium, Missouri

Lithium is a census-designated place and former village located in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 92 at the 2020 census. The 2000 Census found Lithium to have zero residents; an Associated Press article, however, stated that about 50 people in fact resided there, but may have been counted as part of Perry County's rural population.

Lithium had a ZIP Code of 63775, but it has since been declared by the USPS to be "Not Acceptable - Use Perryville."

Etymology
Lithium's location is due to two natural mineral springs; one of the two springs contained lithium salts, giving the town its name.

History
Lithium was first surveyed as a town in 1882. The first settlers were Dr. Henry Clay Fish, Richard P. Dobbs and James G. Christian, who all came to Missouri from Illinois. The town was incorporated in 1883 and the first mayor was Richard C. Lisenby. The location of the town was determined by two mineral springs, which were highly prized on account of their medicinal qualities, which led to the construction of a bath house by Thomas King in 1883. A Baptist church, Lithium Baptist, was organized in 1885 and a Catholic church, St. John the Evangelist, was organized in 1896. By 1912 the town had two general stores, two mills, a brick yard and population of 98.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.06 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were no people living in the village.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 89 people, 28 households, and 22 families residing in the village. The population density was 1483.3 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 533.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.88% White and 1.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 28 households, of which 53.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.18 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the village was 27.5 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 20.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 57.3% male and 42.7% female.

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Longtown, Missouri

Longtown is a village in Union Township in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.

History
Some of the earliest Europeans to put down roots in the area were English and Scotch-Irish Presbyterian settlers from Rowan, Iredell, Cabarrus, and Mecklenburg counties in North Carolina who settled to the south in Brazeau in 1817. Soon after, in 1821, they were followed by English and Scotch-Irish Methodists also hailing from North Carolina, settling in the present area of Longtown. Among the earliest families were the Abernathys, Farrars, and Rutledgers. These settlers were part of a large exodus from the Piedmont region of North Carolina following the War of 1812. In 1826 these settlers built their first log meeting house which was replaced with York Chapel Methodist church in 1836.

The settlement was initially known as the “Abernathy Settlement”, although at this point the settlement could not be considered an organized community, as the population lay scattered on farms in the surrounding area. Emil Urban and Oliver Abernathy were the first merchants in the settlement. By 1860 a core community had formed along the King’s Road (French: Le Chemin du Roi, Spanish: El Camino Real), known today as King’s Highway, but also known then as the Perryville-Jackson Road.

In April 1874 the town had been incorporated as "Longtown". Two theories abound to the origin of the name. One early explanation gives that the town was named after a German couple that immigrated to the area – Johann and Maria Lang (Lang being German for ‘long’). The other explanation given is that the town was named after John Long, one of the earlier settlers. The first mayor was Velentine Bergmann. A post office was established in 1883 (closing in 1966).

Up until 1881 the Protestant German population had been members of the Frieden (Peace) Lutheran Congregation in nearby Friedenberg. However, due to the dirt roads becoming impassable in wet seasons or freezing temperatures in winter, the need for a local church had grown. In 1882, Rev. A.G. Wetzel organized the Cross Congregation Lutheran Church, Ohio Synod, in the school house in Longtown with former members of the Peace Lutheran Congregation of Friedenberg who followed the distinctive teachings of the Ohio Synod. However, the church faced poor prospects because of limited membership.

Another Lutheran church - Zion Lutheran Church Missouri Synod - was established in 1897 with Rev. G.D. Hamm acting as the first pastor. The original Zion Lutheran church was built of wood, but by 1912 had been replaced by the present brick church.

By 1883, the members of Cross Lutheran church had been asked to leave the schoolhouse as the building belonged to "Longtowners". Rev. Wetzel moved to a different location, more north-east of Longtown and organized and built the Cross Lutheran Church, Ohio Synod. The small church only existed for 15 years from 1883 to 1898. Only the small Cross Cemetery remains along country road #316. In the early part of the 20th century Longtown had a population of 158, with two churches, a public school, three general stores, a bank, a tavern and a flouring mill, and had largely remained a farming community. On April 20, 1936, the Hacker & Funke General Store and Barbershop had suffered severe fire damage. In 1946 the Friedenberg Parochial School consolidated with the Longtown Parochial School. In 1981 a fire completely destroyed the Wallace Hacker General Store.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 102 people, 39 households, and 30 families residing in the village. The population density was 784.6 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 361.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White and 0.98% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 39 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 76 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 595.4 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 321.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.68% White, 1.32% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the town the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $55,000, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,724. There were 14.3% of families and 7.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 66.7% of those over 64.

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Perryville, Missouri

Perryville is a city in Perry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,555 at the 2020 United States census. Perryville is the county seat of Perry County.

History
Perryville was selected the county seat of Perry County by Robert T. Brown, Joseph Tucker, and Thomas Riney, who had been appointed to select the seat of justice. In 1821, Bernard Layton deeded 51 acre to the commissioners in exchange for one town lot. Fifty-three of the 99 town lots were sold for $1,486.25, which was used to build the first courthouse. The current courthouse is the third such structure. It was built in 1904 at a cost of $30,000. Perryville and Perry County were named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, Naval hero of the War of 1812.

An early store in Perryville was a log structure built by Jean Ferdinand Rozier on the north side of the square. An extant two-story brick building was built in 1830. The upper story serves as the first town hall. Perryville was first incorporated in 1837, but the incorporation was allowed to lapse.

As both merchandisers and consumers grew in sophistication, so did the types of establishments in the county. Built in 1843, the Hoose Hotel, often called the "white house", was a prominent structure in early commercial days. The Hoose Hotel served as a hotel, a brewery and an auction block.

In 1856, the town was again incorporated and by 1874 it had its first fire engine. Fourth Class City status was attained in 1879 and the following year Charles A. Weber was elected its first mayor. With the building of the Chester, Perryville and Ste. Genevieve Railway, prosperity came.

Largely because of its role as the seat of county government and because of its central location, Perryville began to develop as the major commercial and service center in Perry County. The population increased from 897 in 1890 to 1275 in 1900. Telephone service started in 1893.

2017 tornado
On February 28, 2017, an EF4 tornado tore through Perryville, causing widespread EF3 and some EF4 damage in and around the city. One person was killed.

Geography
Perryville is located in central Perry County approximately seven miles from the Mississippi River. Cinque Hommes Creek flows past the south side of the city. I-55 and U.S. Route 61 pass on the west and east sides of the city respectively.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.96 sqmi, of which 7.80 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,555 people, 3,357 households, and 2,107 families in Perryville. The population density was 1,048.4 per square mile (404.7/km$2$). There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 455.5 per square mile (175.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.3% (7,725) white, 0.95% (81) black or African-American, 0.3% (26) Native American, 1.17% (100) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.8% (154) from other races, and 5.48% (469) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.4% (290) of the population.

Of the 3,357 households, 29.2% had children under the age of 18; 48.0% were married couples living together; 30.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 30.9% consisted of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.

24.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 85.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $51,601 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,622) and the median family income was $74,393 (+/- $11,149). Males had a median income of $40,898 (+/- $7,484) versus $23,831 (+/- $3,006) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,694 (+/- $2,690). Approximately, 9.9% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,225 people, 3,288 households, and 2,078 families living in the city. The population density was 1054.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,588 housing units at an average density of 460.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.33% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1.28% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.69% of the population.

There were 3,288 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,667 people, 3,031 households, and 1,991 families living in the city. The population density was 1,010.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,284 housing units at an average density of 432.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.47% White, 1.32% Asian, 0.25% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 3,031 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,934, and the median income for a family was $43,072. Males had a median income of $27,115 versus $19,736 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,630. About 5.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Two of the largest employers in the city are TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, and Gilster-Mary Lee.

Manufacturers in Perryville include:
 * Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation, which has as 125000 sqft baking mix plant and a 185000 sqft breakfast cereal plant. Also in the Perryville area are
 * Sabreliner Corporation, a company which provides maintenance and overhauling for both military and business jet aircraft engines;
 * Seguin Moreau, a French wine barrel manufacturer, that mills barrel staves and heads from Perry County's white oak forests to supply its cooperage in Napa, California. The cooperage uses the wood it gets from Perry County to produce American oak wine barrels for the international wine industry; and
 * TG Missouri Corporation, a subsidiary of the Japanese company Toyoda Gosei, manufactures airbags, steering wheels and interior trim pieces for automobile manufacturers, most notably Toyota.
 * BBL Buildings and Components and Stark Truss, both of whom manufacture building trusses for commercial and residential construction.

Festivals
Two festivals are held annually in Perryville, Mayfest which is held on the courthouse square in May, and the St. Vincent de Paul Seminary Picnic which is held on the seminary fairgrounds each August.

Historic sites

Three sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places are located in Perryville, including the Doerr–Brown House, St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church, and the Shelby–Nicholson–Schindler House.

Churches
Perryville is home to a number of churches, of which three of the largest churches are St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, St. Mary's of the Barrens Roman Catholic Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church, the First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, United Methodist Church, Agape Christian Assembly of God Church, First Assembly of God Church, Christ of Christ.

Parks and recreation
The Perry Park Center, located in the city park, features an aquatics center, gymnasium, performing arts center, movie theatre, library, and sports facilities.

Government
Perryville has a mayor/city council form of government. The mayor is Larry Riney. The city council consists of six aldermen, two from each of three wards. Each is elected for two-year terms.

Education
Perryville is served by Perry County School District No. 32 (PK-12) as well as two private parochial school systems: St. Vincent dePaul Catholic School (including St. Vincent High School) and Immanuel Lutheran School (PK-8).

Perryville has a public library, a branch of the Riverside Regional Library.

Infrastructure
The 880th Engineer Team (HAUL) of the Missouri Army National Guard is based in Perryville.

Perry County Memorial Hospital is the health provider for the city and county.

Notable people

 * Steve Bieser, Major League Baseball player and college baseball coach
 * Arthur D. Bond, father of former governor Kit Bond, a PHS graduate
 * Bill Cissell, Major League Baseball player
 * Chris Janson, Country singer
 * Charles Edward Kiefner – Adjunct General for the State of Missouri
 * Kenneth Knox, former Southeast Missouri State University football coach
 * Raymond H. Littge, World War II flying ace
 * John William Noell, politician
 * Thomas E. Noell, politician
 * John T. Richardson, priest and President of DePaul University
 * Rocio Romero, designer
 * Joseph Rosati, opened St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church in 1818
 * Bill Schindler, Major League Baseball player
 * Steven Tilley, former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives

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Green Ridge, Missouri

Green Ridge is a city located along Route 127 in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 476 at the 2010 census.

History
Green Ridge was founded when the railroad was extended to its site. The town was platted in 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, of which 0.43 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 476 people, 176 households, and 130 families living in the city. The population density was 1107.0 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 451.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 176 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 445 people, 168 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 1,002.0 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 421.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.08% White, 0.22% Native American, 2.25% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 168 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,750, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,942. About 6.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

 * Katy Trail Trailhead

Notable person

 * Pearl White, star of silent films

title: Green Ridge, Missouri


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Houstonia, Missouri

Houstonia is a city in northwest Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census.

History
Houstonia was platted in 1871. The community was named for Gen. Thomas F. Houston, an early settler. A post office called Houstonia has been in operation since 1872.

The Osage Farms Resettlement Properties in Pettis County, Missouri includes properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Geography
Houstonia is located at the intersection of Missouri routes K and OO approximately 2.5 miles south of the Pettis-Saline county line and 15 miles northwest of Sedalia. Buffalo Creek flows past the east side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 220 people, 82 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 1100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 475.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 82 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 275 people, 99 households, and 73 families living in the city. The population density was 1,395.8 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 532.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.09% White, 1.09% African American, 1.09% Asian, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 99 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,219, and the median income for a family was $34,531. Males had a median income of $36,000 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,490. About 20.8% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 16.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Houstonia, Missouri


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Hughesville, Missouri

Hughesville is a village in north central Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 183 at the 2010 census.

History
Hughesville was platted in 1871 by Reece Hughes, who gave the town his last name. A post office called Hughesville has been in operation since 1872.

The Osage Farms Resettlement Properties in Pettis County, Missouri includes properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The Gen. David Thomson House was listed in 1982.

Geography
Hughesville is located on Missouri Route H approximately nine miles northwest of Sedalia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 183 people, 70 households, and 49 families living in the village. The population density was 1525.0 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 625.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 174 people, 65 households, and 49 families living in the village. The population density was 1,527.5 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 605.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.28% White and 1.72% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 65 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $23,214 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,576. None of the families and 5.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 31.3% of those over 64.

Education
Hughesville is home to the public high school, Northwest. Northwest's mascot is the Mustang and competes in 8-man Football, Volleyball, Girls and Boys Basketball, Softball and Baseball, and Cheerleading.

Parks
Hughesville has one park towards the western part of the village.

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Standing on the Verge of Getting It On

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Standing on the Verge of Getting It On is the sixth studio album by Funkadelic, released on Westbound Records, released in July 1974. It is notable for featuring the return of guitarist Eddie Hazel.

On this album, the lyrics generally take a backseat to the music and the jamming. It is one of the most popular Funkadelic albums among fans, and highlights the virtuosic guitar of the returning Eddie Hazel, who had departed following 1971's Maggot Brain. Hazel co-wrote all of the album's songs, although the songwriting credits were mostly in the name of Grace Cook, Hazel's mother (a gambit by Hazel to avoid contractual difficulties with the publishing rights).

Ned Raggett writes in AllMusic that "Jimmy's Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him" is a "friendly" song about "a gay friend" and notes that this stands in contrast with later negative attitudes towards homosexuality among hip hop artists who often sampled P-Funk songs.

Track listing
Note: on songs 2–7, Eddie Hazel's songwriting credit was in the name of his mother, Grace Cook.

Personnel
(all the below is from the liner notes)

 * Spaced Viking; Keyboards & Vocals: Bernie Worrell
 * Tenor Vocals, Congas and Suave Personality: Calvin Simon
 * A Prototype Werewolf; Berserker Octave Vocals: Fuzzy Haskins
 * World's Only Black Leprechaun; Bass & Vocals: Boogie Mosson
 * Maggoteer Lead/Solo Guitar & Vocals: Eddie “Smedley Smorganoff” Hazel
 * Rhythm/Lead Guitar, Doowop Vocals, Sinister Grin: Garry Shider
 * Supreme Maggot Minister of Funkadelia; Vocals, Maniac Froth and Spit; Behaviour Illegal In Several States: George Clinton
 * Percussion & Vocals; Equipped with stereo armpits: Tiki Fulwood
 * Rhythm/Lead Guitar; polyester soul-powered token white devil: Ron Bykowski
 * Registered and Licensed Genie; Vocals: “Shady” Grady Thomas
 * Subterranean Bass Vocals, Supercool and Stinky Fingers: Ray (Stingray) Davis
 * Drums: Gary Bronson
 * Bass: Jimi Calhoun
 * Piano: Leon Patillo
 * Percussion: Ty Lampkin

“Red Hot Momma”
This song is a remake of a song by Parliament while the band was signed to Invictus Records. The title of this song has been spelt in three different ways on various Parliaments, Funkadelic, and Parliament releases that have featured a version of the song, with the final word being spelled as "Mama," "Mamma," or "Momma."

The guitar solo and jam that conclude this song were continued in the studio, and ended up as a B-side titled "Vital Juices," featuring guitar work by Eddie Hazel and Ron Bykowski. That track is found on Westbound compilation CD Music For Your Mother: Funkadelic 45s as well as the recent CD reissue of the original album.
 * Lead Vocals: George Clinton & Eddie Hazel
 * Lead Guitars and Solos: Eddie Hazel & Ron Bykowski

Charts

 * Album

Billboard (North America)

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La Monte, Missouri

La Monte is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2010 census.

History
La Monte was originally called Boomer, and under the latter name was platted in 1866. The present name of La Monte, after an acquaintance of an early postmaster, was adopted in 1870 when the railroad was extended through the neighborhood.

Geography
La Monte is located on Missouri Route 127 just north of US Route 50 eleven miles northwest of Sedalia. Knob Noster is six miles west in adjacent Johnson County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 sqmi, of which 1.13 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,140 people, 399 households, and 263 families living in the city. The population density was 1008.8 PD/sqmi. There were 456 housing units at an average density of 403.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 72.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 22.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.8% of the population.

There were 399 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.53.

The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,064 people, 411 households, and 283 families living in the city. The population density was 932.2 PD/sqmi. There were 468 housing units at an average density of 410.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.22% White, 1.22% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.66% Pacific Islander, 7.99% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.97% of the population.

There were 411 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,688, and the median income for a family was $35,125. Males had a median income of $23,889 versus $19,118 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,153. About 15.3% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
LaMonte Elementary and High School is the home of the Vikings and the school colors are black and gold.

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Sedalia, Missouri

Sedalia is a city located approximately 30 mi south of the Missouri River and, as the county seat of Pettis County, Missouri, United States, it is the principal city of the Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 21,725. Sedalia is also the location of the Missouri State Fair and the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. U.S. Routes 50 and 65 intersect in the city.

History

Indigenous peoples lived along the Missouri River and its tributaries for thousands of years before European contact. Historians believe the entire area around Sedalia was long occupied by the Osage (among historical American Indian tribes). When the land was first settled by European Americans, bands of Shawnee, who had migrated from east of the Mississippi River, lived in the vicinity of Sedalia.

Until the city was incorporated in 1860 as Sedalia, it had existed only "on paper" from November 30, 1857, to October 16, 1860. According to local lore, the town council changed the name from Sedville to Sedalia in part because "towns that end in -ville don't amount to anything." (Lawrence Ditton Sr.). Here is another account:

The area that became the European-American city of Sedalia was founded by General George Rappeen Smith (1804–1879), who also founded nearby Smithton, Missouri. He filed plans for the official record on November 30, 1857, and gave the area the name Sedville. The original plat included the land from today's Missouri Pacific Railroad south to Third Street.

The version jointly filed by General Smith and David W. Bouldin on October 16, 1860, displayed the city extending from Clay Street to the north and to Smith Street (today's Third Street) in the south, and from Missouri Street in the west to Washington Street in the east; and, although Smith and Bouldin predicted that the city would grow to the north, it grew in a southern direction.

Railhead
Following a victory for those proposing the "ridge route" for the railway over those advocating the "river route", the railway reached Sedalia in January 1861. Sedalia's early prosperity was directly related to the railroad industry. Many jobs were associated with men maintaining tracks and operating large and varied machine shops run by both the Missouri Pacific and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad lines. The Missouri-Kansas & Texas Railroad was widely known as the "KATY", from its "K-T" stock exchange code.

Sedalia was an important railhead for the massive Texas cattle drive of 1866. It maintained stockyards to receive cattle from drives and shipping through much of the 19th century.

For nearly a century, Sedalia's economy was tied to the railroads. By the end of the 19th century, the MK&T had numerous buildings and a wide variety of workers in the city: the MK&T shops, stockyards, roundhouse, and the hospital for employees working in the Sedalia Division were among the Katy's properties in Sedalia.

After the KATY reduced its operations in the 20th century, its railroad right-of-way through much of Missouri was converted to a 240-mile multi-use trail. The KATY Trail is used by bikers, walkers and horseback riders. This has been the largest new trail developed in the nation among the late 20th-century federal and state "Rails to Trails" projects.

Civil War
During the Civil War, the U.S. Army had a small garrison in the area, adding to its boomtown atmosphere of accelerated development as merchants and traders attracted to the military business came to the area. In the postbellum period, two railroads were constructed connecting it to other locations, and Sedalia grew at a rapid pace, with the rough energy of travelers and cowboys. From 1866 to 1874, it was a railhead terminus for cattle drives, and stockyards occupied a large area. At the same time, the town established schools (racially segregated for white and black children), churches, and other civic amenities.

On October 15, 1864, Shelby's Confederate cavalry brigade surrounded the Union post of Sedalia. The post commander, Colonel John D. Crawford, fled. Captain Oscar B. Queen of Company M, 7th Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, surrendered the post shortly thereafter. Missouri State Guard Brigadier-General M. Jeff Thompson subsequently paroled the prisoners of war and moved on, leaving Sedalia to itself.

Late 19th century
While the Civil War delayed development of the town in some respects, Sedalia was the terminus of the railroad for three years. Once the war was over, many of the thousands of Union soldiers who had been stationed more or less permanently at Sedalia and recognized its potential, made the choice to migrate there from their former homes in other areas. The population grew rapidly.

In the late 19th century, Sedalia was well known as a center of vice, especially prostitution, which accompanied its large floating class of railroad workers and commercial travelers. In 1877 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called Sedalia the "Sodom and Gomorrah of the nineteenth century." Middle-class businessmen made money off illegal prostitution as building owners and lessees; others did business with people in the industry, who banked, used lawyers, etc., in town. Residents were reluctant to raise taxes and services were provided from the fines charged to prostitutes.

In the 1870s brothels were distributed throughout the city, but in the 1890s, they became more concentrated above businesses on West Main Street, as the middle class tried to isolate less desirable elements in town. These establishments also employed musicians, particularly piano players, contributing to a thriving musical culture. It fostered the development of many artists, including the renowned ragtime composer Scott Joplin.

20th and 21st centuries
While the city attracted many commercial travelers and railroad workers, its population of married couples and families also grew. By 1900 its population of more than 15,000 made it the sixth-largest city in the state. The entrepreneurial middle class created more formal separations between its residential areas and those of working class whites and African Americans.

During World War II, the military built Sedalia Glider Base in Johnson County to the west. After the war, this facility was transferred to the Strategic Air Command. It was converted to a bomber base, the Whiteman Air Force Base, named after 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman, an Army Air Corps pilot who was killed during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. After a massive construction program, the base became the center of 150 ICBM silos and administrative offices. These were decommissioned in the 1990s.

Sedalia is home to the nation's first sheltered workshop, which opened in 1965.

The expansion of the railroad and cattle drives in the late 19th century brought many male laborers to the rough town on the frontier. It sparked the related rise of a notorious "red light district", with numerous prostitutes who did business with the men in saloons and brothels, which also featured musical entertainments.

As more families settled in the area, they made the culture more stable, creating institutions such as schools and churches. In the late 20th century, structural changes in the railroads meant the loss of many industrial jobs, but the city has held on to a population close to its 1960 peak while developing new bases for the economy. The city is informally known as the "Trailer Capital of the Midwest", due to the high number of trailer manufacturers and dealers in the area.

Residents have emphasized the colorful history of the town for heritage tourism, and identified many significant historic structures for state and national recognition.

According to The History of the Boy Scouts of America (William D. Murray, 1937), the first Boy Scout Troop in Missouri (and one of the first in the nation) was formed in Sedalia in 1909, a year before the national organization was officially chartered on February 8, 1910.

Tornadoes
On October 24, 2021, a EF0 tornado touched down east of Sedalia. It is the most recent tornado to strike Sedalia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.32 sqmi, of which 13.29 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Climate
Sedalia has a typical temperate climate. As with most continental climates, the micropolitan area has four seasons. Springs in Sedalia are noted for their rainy days and variable temperatures. Thunderstorms are common and tornadoes occur during this time of year. Summers are usually hot and humid, with droughts occurring during several summers. Autumns are usually cool and rainy, although several days of warm weather are not uncommon. Winters are generally cold, with snow accumulating several days of the winter season. Although not as common, ice storms occur as well.

Demographics
Sedalia had a population of around 300 people in 1860, and what was described as a "bona fide population" of around 1,000 in 1865. Sedalia has recently become home to many immigrants from Russia or former Soviet bloc nations, who may account for up to 15% of the population. Most of the Russian and Ukrainian immigrants who live in Sedalia are members of one of the seven Pentecostal Churches there.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 21,725 people, 8,750 households, and 5,056 families in Sedalia. The population density was 1,520.3 per square mile (587.2/km$2$). There were 10,109 housing units at an average density of 707.4 per square mile (273.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 77.12% (16,754) white, 5.37% (1,166) black or African-American, 0.67% (145) Native American, 0.8% (173) Asian, 0.35% (76) Pacific Islander, 6.85% (1,488) from other races, and 8.85% (1,923) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 12.9% (2,794) of the population.

Of the 8,750 households, 25.5% had children under the age of 18; 41.0% were married couples living together; 32.0% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 36.7% consisted of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.1.

24.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $42,152 (with a margin of error of +/- $2,806) and the median family income was $55,083 (+/- $4,958). Males had a median income of $31,223 (+/- $1,860) versus $21,210 (+/- $2,076) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,397 (+/- $1,258). Approximately, 12.2% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 21,387 people, 8,850 households, and 5,226 families residing in the city. The population density was 1609.3 PD/sqmi. There were 9,979 housing units at an average density of 750.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.3% White, 5.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.0% of the population.

There were 8,850 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48% male and 52% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,339 people in the city, organized into 8,628 households and 5,228 families. The population density was 1,700.8 PD/sqmi. There were 9,419 housing units at an average density of 787.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% White, 5.0% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% Native American, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 5.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,628 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,641, and the median income for a family was $34,938. Males had a median income of $28,208 versus $19,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,931. 15.3% of the population and 12.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Carnegie Library
The Sedalia Public Library was the first Carnegie Grant awarded in Missouri. The Board of Trustees received word of the $50,000 grant in the fall of 1899. After securing the property on which to build, and having gained voter approval of a tax to support the library, the Board laid the cornerstone in 1900. The building was completed in July 1901. Dedicated in 1901, the library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Museums
Sedalia is home to the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, named after its primary benefactor, Sedalia radiologist and art collector Harold Daum. The museum, located on the State Fair Community College campus, is home to the works of many famous artists including Dale Chihuly (1941–), Sam Francis (1923–1994), Helen Frankenthaler (1928–), Sol LeWitt (1928–2007), Robert Motherwell (1915–1991), Julian Schnabel (1951–), and Andy Warhol (1928–1987).

The 16000 sqft museum, designed by St. Louis-based Gunn & Smith Architects, features three stories of gallery space—including a 3400 sqft main gallery with a translucent clerestory, a cantilevered stairway, a two-story atrium, and an open-air sculpture court. It features both permanent displays as well as temporary displays from world-renowned artists.

Sedalia is also home to The Pettis County Museum and Historical Society, located at 228 Dundee Ave. The building was once a Jewish Synagogue and features many Historical artifacts from all periods of Pettis County history. It is currently open on Friday and Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, and by appointment at other times.

State Fair
Since 1901, the Missouri State Fair has been held in Sedalia every August, with the exception of 1943 and 1944 because of World War II. Many singers and actors make the annual trip to the fair. Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush and other presidents have given speeches on the fairgrounds, though not during the State Fair.

In 1974, the Missouri State Fairgrounds was the site of the Ozark Music Festival, one of the largest but least remembered major music festivals of the 1970s. While the plan was for the pop/rock/bluegrass festival's selling about 50,000 tickets, an influx of about 184,000 fans and many rock bands strained the capacity of the fairgrounds and the city. Some estimates put the crowd count at 350,000. It counts as one of the largest music events (Rock Festivals) in history. The festival, hosted by Wolfman Jack, took out a full-page ad in Rolling Stone magazine and attracted people from outside the region.

Historic sites
The following Sedalia locations have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
 * Building at 217 West Main Street, former brothel
 * G and G Veterinary Hospital
 * William H. Gentry House
 * John T. and Lillian Heard House
 * Harris House
 * Hotel Bothwell
 * C.C. Hubbard High School
 * Henry Jones Farmstead
 * McVey School
 * Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Depot
 * Missouri/Sedalia Trust Company
 * Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District
 * Sedalia Commercial Historic District
 * Sedalia Public Library

Little Sister of Liberty
In 1950, to celebrate its fortieth anniversary—which had the theme of "Strengthen the Arm of Liberty" —the Boy Scouts of America donated two hundred 8 ft 6in (260 cm) copper replicas of the Statue of Liberty, which were known collectively as the "Little Sisters of Liberty", to various communities in 39 states. The project was the brainchild of the Scout Commissioner of the (then) Kansas City Area Council, Kansas City businessman J.P. Whitaker.

One of the 200 replicas was donated to Sedalia; and it was installed at the County Courthouse.

A Sedalia Christmas
A Sedalia Christmas is a multi-media play written in celebration of the Christmas traditions and celebrations of Sedalia from 1866 to 1969. It was written by Rebecca Imhauser, a Sedalia native. Local actors and actresses portray Sedalians and the events that shaped their lives. Historic photos are projected during the play to represent pivotal time frames, with an emphasis on Christmas during the depression and World War II eras. Sedalia's Christmas heritage is celebrated through favorite holiday and patriotic songs, as well as choreographed dance numbers. This musical is set in Sedalia. Imhauser, a member of the Board of the Liberty Center Arts Association, created the show in 2008, basing it on her own knowledge, extensive research of Sedalia's history and from her book All Along Ohio Street. The musical was first performed in the Liberty Center, a theater in downtown Sedalia, on December 5, 2008. It was shown again in December 2009 with an improved script and a slightly altered cast.

Education
Sedalia School District 200 administers five elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, Whittier High School and Smith-Cotton High School. Sacred Heart High School and St. Paul's Lutheran School are private institutions.

State Fair Community College is a public two-year institution offering post-secondary college level courses.

George R. Smith College, a historically black college (HBCU), operated from 1894 until it burned down on April 26, 1925.

The Sedalia Business College and Institute of Penmanship was founded in 1881. It was the predecessor of Robbins' Business College, founded by Clark W. Robbins (1858–1918) in 1883. This evolved into Central Business College.

Newspapers
A number of newspapers have been published in Sedalia, in alphabetical order:
 * The Daily Democrat (1871–1873)
 * The Independent Press (1871–1873)
 * The Pacific Enterprise (1863–1864)
 * The Sedalia Advertiser (1864–1865)
 * The Sedalia Bazoo (1881–1895)
 * The Sedalia Capital
 * The Sedalia Daily Democrat (1874–1925)
 * The Sedalia Democrat (1949–)
 * The Sedalia News-Journal (2003–)
 * The Sedalia Times

Radio stations

 * KSDL 92.3FM (Sedalia)
 * KSIS 1050 AM (Sedalia)
 * KXKX 105.7 FM (Sedalia)
 * KDRO 1490 AM (Sedalia)
 * KPOW 97.7 FM (Sedalia)

Television stations

 * KMOS-TV (Channel 6)
 * K11OJ-TV (Channel 11)

Air

 * Sedalia Regional Airport

Train

 * Sedalia (Amtrak station)

Film
The 1948 film Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! premiered at Fox Theatres. The premiere was attended by Lon McCallister, Colleen Townsend, Luanne Hogan and Betty Ann Lynn. A crowd of over 10,000 gathered to watch the celebrities paraded through downtown Sedalia on a donkey cart.

In the American television movie The Day After (1983), aired by ABC, Sedalia is destroyed when the Soviet Union attacks the Minuteman II Missile silos around the area. At the time of the movie's release, 150 of the missiles were located in the Sedalia area in underground silos. They had been sited there since activation in early 1964 of the first Minuteman missiles under the control of the 351st Missile Wing located at Whiteman Air Force Base. The release of the movie led to a significant (if belated) increase in local community concern about the missiles. Concern remained high until all the missiles were dismantled between 1992 and 1997 as a result of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and Russia.

Sedalia was featured in two widely seen 1977 films: Heroes, starring Henry Winkler and Harrison Ford; and the made-for-TV movie Scott Joplin, starring Billy Dee Williams.

Sedalia was mentioned briefly in the motion picture MASH. Parts of the 1941 film Bad Men of Missouri are set in Sedalia. The city was mentioned in Old Yeller.

Television
The classic, long running Western series Rawhide, which ran on CBS from 1959 to 1966, featured Sedalia as a destination for cattle drives. It starred Eric Fleming as the trail boss, Gil Favor, and the emerging Clint Eastwood as the "ramrod" (i.e., second in charge), Rowdy Yates.

Music
Sedalia is well known as the adopted home of ragtime music's most well known musician and stylist Scott Joplin. Joplin's famous Maple Leaf Rag was named for a saloon in Sedalia. Sedalia was also the hometown to Joe Harris, vocalist and trombonist with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra and later MGM Studios.

In 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, which affected Sedalia severely, Abe Rosenthal along with other music-loving residents formed the Sedalia Symphony Society and established a symphony orchestra, which, as the second oldest in Missouri, celebrated its 75th season in 2009–2010.

Sedalia has been the host to several rock and roll events, such as the Ozark Music Festival in 1974, and the Delicious Rox Festival in 2006.

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Smithton, Missouri

Smithton is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 570 at the 2010 census.

History
Smithton was platted in 1859. It was named for Gen. George R. Smith, a railroad promoter, or for General Thomas A. Smith.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the census of 2010, there were 570 people, 206 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was 1900.0 PD/sqmi. There were 224 housing units at an average density of 746.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 206 households, of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
In 2000, the population density was 1/4 people per square mile (679.0/km$2$). There were 212 housing units at an average density of 728.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.45% White, 0.78% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

In the 2,000 houses in Smithton 99.9% that had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of these 53.4% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% were male householders with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 32.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age of a smithton resident is 33 years old. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,321, and the median income for a family was $38,125. Males had a median income of $27,303 versus $20,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,320. About 5.5% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Smithton High School
 * Smithton Revival

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Doolittle, Missouri

Doolittle is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 564 at the 2020 census.

History
The town is named for Lt. General Jimmy Doolittle of World War II fame who bombed Tokyo in a daring raid, which helped to turn the tide of the war in the Pacific. The settlement was originally called Centertown because it was halfway between Rolla and Newburg. This name, coined by a local man named Monroe Ramsey, caught on over the years.

The town boomed in the spring of 1941 when construction of Fort Leonard Wood, 20 miles away, began in earnest due to the war effort. Thousands of workers poured in and slept anywhere they could. In some places, it was said beds never got cold because different shifts shared occupancy. So the two mile stretch which was unofficially called Centertown grew and boomed and a local businessman, Lou Hargis, felt it was time for an incorporated city. The idea of naming the new city after General Doolittle was well-received, along with the idea of having General Doolittle dedicate the town after the war effort.

The original trustees of the town when it was incorporated were Lou Hargis, Mr. Durham (principal of the Newburg High School), Bob Crain (an employee of the Missouri Bureau of Mines, resident of Rolla), and Ike Towell (operator of a local filling station and grocery store). They continued as interim trustees until April 1944 when a general election was held and a mayor and city officials elected. It was those five men who presented themselves at the courthouse "to announce the birth of a town and give it a hero's name."

In 1946, Lt. General Doolittle spoke at the dedication ceremony in which the town was christened in his honor. Doolittle flew his own B-25 into the airport in Vichy, fulfilling a promise he had made two years before.

Geography
Doolittle is located at the intersection of Missouri Route T and I-44 between Rolla and Jerome. Newburg lies approximately 2.5 miles south on Route T.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.68 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 630 people, 251 households, and 184 families living in the city. The population density was 235.1 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 105.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.32% Asian, and 1.59% from two or more races.

There were 251 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 644 people, 256 households, and 192 families living in the city. The population density was 261.6 PD/sqmi. There were 284 housing units at an average density of 115.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.43% White, 1.40% Native American, 0.31% Asian, and 1.86% from two or more races.

There were 256 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $23,269 versus $17,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,727. About 3.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Edgar Springs, Missouri

Edgar Springs is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Edgar Springs has been in operation since 1866. The community was named after a nearby spring on the property of John Edgar.

Geography
Edgar Springs is located on the Salem Plateau region of the Missouri Ozarks. The town is on U.S. Route 63 at the southern edge of the Mark Twain National Forest. Rolla is approximately 18 miles to the north and Licking in Texas County is 13 miles to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

As of the 2000 census, Edgar Springs was the closest town to the mean center of U.S. population, the theoretical center of the United States based on population. The exact point was approximately 2.8 miles east of the town at 37°41'49.15" North, 91°48'34.44" West.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 208 people, 87 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 320.0 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 172.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.67% White and 4.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 87 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 190 people, 91 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 390.3 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 205.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.84% White, 2.11% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.53% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $30,781. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,672. None of the families and 4.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.9% of those over 64.

Traffic Tickets
The city has been identified as a speed trap.

Edgar Springs opposed the 2016 cap on traffic fines. In 2018, the city filed a financial statement with the Missouri State Auditor's Office. Most cities are limited to keeping 20% of their annual general operating revenue. A resident who petitioned for the 2018 audit of city revenue was banned from the premises of city hall with the exception of board meetings. A 2022 court ruling found the city in violation of both due process and Sunshine Law requirements.

Climate
Edgar Springs has a humid subtropical climate with cold winters and warm summers.

Notable people

 * Mayme Ousley, first woman elected mayor of a town in Missouri, was born in Edgar Springs.
 * James Robert Lamar, Missouri congressman who was born here in 1866.
 * Dean Switzer, preacher of Edgar Springs Baptist Church from 2016-2021. Grandfather to Vincent K. Switzer, who died in 2005. Some say his ghost still haunts the church to this day.

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Newburg, Missouri

Newburg is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 470 at the 2010 census.

History
Newburg was founded in 1883 by St. Louis – San Francisco Railway as a division point for the railroad, where engines would stop for repairs and to change crews. It is currently used heavily by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a maintenance stop, with a large supply of railroad materials along the double tracks.

Iron working was attempted twice in Newburg. Easy access to the railroad made heavy industry a viable business. Construction of the Ozark Iron Works began after 1867, but the business went bankrupt in 1877. The Knotwell Iron Company attempted to use the facilities in 1880, but quit shortly afterwards due to a severe drop in iron prices.

After World War II, the railway switched from coal to diesel engines, which could run much longer distances without refueling. The Newburg stop was closed in the 1960’s, removing the roundhouse, turntable, and freight yards. A single "Frisco" caboose remains near the old freight yards.

Missouri University of Science and Technology in nearby Rolla has planned and implemented many projects in the city of Newburg.

The Community Theater, Gourd Creek Cave Archeological Site, Onyx Cave, and Ozark Iron Furnace Stack are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Newburg is located on the north bank of the Little Piney Creek floodplain. The St. Louis–San Francisco Railway passes through the south edge of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, of which 0.61 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Newburg is situated near the former U.S. Route 66 on State Hwy T. A handful of structures which served tourism on Route 66 before it was bypassed by Interstate 44 some business structures still remain, including The Houston House, John's Modern Cabins (a ghost tourist court, now in ruins) and Vernelle's Motel (still operational, except for an on-site restaurant and filling station demolished when US 66 was widened in 1957).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 470 people, 197 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 770.5 PD/sqmi. There were 271 housing units at an average density of 444.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 38 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 484 people, 218 households, and 129 families living in the city. The population density was 784.9 PD/sqmi. There were 256 housing units at an average density of 415.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.90% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.41% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,000, and the median income for a family was $21,667. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,092. About 23.4% of families and 29.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.2% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Newburg lies in a transitional zone between warm continental and humid subtropical climates.

title: Newburg, Missouri