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South Lineville, Missouri

South Lineville is a village in Mercer County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13 at the 2020 census, a decline of fifteen people from the 2010 census.

The name Lineville refers to the fact the town site lies near the Missouri—Iowa state line. The village is located directly south of its twin city of Lineville, Iowa.

Geography
South Lineville is located at 40.57861°N, -93.52472°W (40.578582, -93.524694).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 28 people, 13 households, and 6 families residing in the village. The population density was 466.7 PD/sqmi. There were 16 housing units at an average density of 266.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 13 households, of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, and 53.8% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 48.5 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 60.7% male and 39.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 37 people, 15 households, and 10 families residing in the town. The population density was 636.8 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 292.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 15 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 26.7% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,153. There were 20.0% of families and 15.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

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Bagnell, Missouri

Bagnell is a town in Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 43 at the 2020 census, down from 93 in 2010.

History
Bagnell was platted in 1882, when the railroad was extended through the area. The town was named after William Bagnell of St. Louis County, who operated a tie business along the Osage River. A post office called Bagnell was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1942.

Geography
Bagnell is in western Miller County, on the north side of Little Gravois Creek where it enters the Osage River, which forms the eastern border of the town. It is bordered to the southwest by the city of Lake Ozark. Bagnell is accessible by County Highway V, which leads 1 mi southeast from U.S. Route 54 to the center of town. The city of Eldon is 9 mi to the north, while Osage Beach is 6 mi to the south. Bagnell Dam, which forms the Lake of the Ozarks on the Osage River, is 2 mi southwest of Bagnell.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bagnell has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, of which 0.47 sqmi are land and 0.13 sqmi, or 21.5%, are water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 93 people in 43 households, including 24 families, in the town. The population density was 197.9 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 127.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.6% White and 5.4% from two or more races.

Of the 43 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.2% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person, and 4.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age was 42.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 86 people, 36 households, and 20 families in the town. The population density was 183.3 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 78.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.51% White and 3.49% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16%.

Of the 36 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 38.9% of households were one person, and 22.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $25,313 and the median family income was $27,857. Males had a median income of $22,083 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,633. There were no families and 2.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

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Brumley, Missouri

Brumley is a town in Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 69 at the 2020 census, down from 91 in 2010.

History
There is uncertainty when Brumley was first laid out. Years given are 1858, 1869, and 1877. The source of the name "Brumley" is also disputed. A post office called Brumley has been in operation since 1863.

Geography
Brumley is in southwestern Miller County, located on Missouri Route 42, east of Lake of the Ozarks State Park and west of Iberia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 91 people, 40 households and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 165.5 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 87.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 78.0% White, 6.6% African American, 4.4% Native American, and 11.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 40 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 40.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 102 people, 41 households and 27 families living in the town. The population density was 211.3 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 101.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 86.27% White, 7.84% Native American, and 5.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.92% of the population.

There were 41 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.7% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.07.

28.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.8 males.

The median household income was $22,500 and the median family income was $25,208. Males had a median income of $23,750 compared with $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,468. There were 4.0% of families and 15.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 16.0% of under-18s and 9.5% of those over 64.

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Eldon, Missouri

Eldon is a city in Miller County, Missouri, United States, located 30 mi southwest of Jefferson City. The population was 4,416 as of the 2020 census.

History
Eldon was platted in 1881, and according to tradition, named after a railroad official. A post office called Eldon has been in operation since 1881.

Since 1987, Eldon hosts a Turkey Festival held every year typically on the last Saturday of September.

2019 tornado
On the night of May 22, 2019, a tornado touched down west of Eldon. It came through Eldon damaging many homes and businesses. The same tornado struck Jefferson City later in the evening.

Geography
Eldon is in northwestern Miller County. The city is served by U.S. Route 54 and Missouri Routes 52 and 87. Jefferson City is 30 mi to the northeast, while the city of Lake Ozark is 12 mi to the south. Bagnell Dam, which forms the Lake of the Ozarks, is 11 mi south of Eldon.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Eldon has a total area of 3.56 sqmi, all land. The city sits on high ground: the northwest side of the city drains toward South Moreau Creek, part of the Moreau River watershed flowing to the Missouri River, while the northeast side of the city is the source of Blythes Creek, a tributary of South Moreau Creek. The southeast side of Eldon drains into Saline Creek, a tributary of the Osage River, which in turn flows northeasterly to the Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,567 people, 1,984 households, and 1,158 families living in the city. The population density was 1282.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,242 housing units at an average density of 629.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 1,984 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,895 people, 2,194 households, and 1,270 families living in the city. The population density was 1,450.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,396 housing units at an average density of 709.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.33% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 2,194 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,103, and the median income for a family was $34,621. Males had a median income of $27,818 versus $17,690 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,015. 15.8% of the population and 12.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.5% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
Education in the city of Eldon is provided by two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. It also includes the Eldon Career Center, which provides quality training in many technical fields. Eldon has a public library, a branch of the Heartland Regional Library System.

Popular culture
The television show Petticoat Junction, which aired from 1963 to 1970, was based on the Burris Hotel that existed in this small railroad town in the Midwest. Paul Henning, the producer and creator of the show, was married to the granddaughter of the owner of the hotel and often visited.

Notable people

 * Christian Cantwell, 2008 Olympic shot-put silver medalist
 * Lloyd Dane, early NASCAR champion
 * Jim Golden, baseball player
 * William Mueller, professional wrestler known under the names "Trevor Murdoch" and "Jethro Holiday"
 * Harley Race, professional wrestler

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Iberia, Missouri

Iberia is a city in southeast Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 703 as of the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Iberia has been in operation since 1838. The community derives its name from the Iberian Peninsula perhaps via New Iberia, Louisiana.

Iberia Academy and Junior College was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Geography
Iberia is located in southeastern Miller County in the Ozarks of central Missouri. The city is at the intersection of routes 17 and 42. Route 17 leads northwest 15 mi to Tuscumbia, the Miller county seat, and south 11 mi to Crocker, while Route 42 leads west 18 mi to Lake of the Ozarks State Park and northeast 22 mi to Vienna.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Iberia has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, all land. The city is drained to the north by Rabbithead Creek, a tributary of Tavern Creek, which in turn flows north to the Osage River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 736 people, 287 households, and 185 families living in the city. The population density was 836.4 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 394.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.8% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 287 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% 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 605 people, 268 households, and 161 families living in the city. The population density was 672.8 PD/sqmi. There were 327 housing units at an average density of 363.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.85% White, 0.33% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 268 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,033, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $25,500 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,918. About 13.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.1% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Iberia R-V School District operates an elementary school, a junior high school, and a high school. Junior high and elementary are linked in two buildings, and high school operates primarily in the annex.

Iberia has a public library, a branch of the Heartland Regional Library System.

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Lakeside, Missouri

Lakeside is an inactive city in Miller County, Missouri, United States, located along the Osage River near the Bagnell Dam. The population was 37 at the 2000 census. However, as of the 2020 census, the city's population was 0, with only one housing unit.

History
The city had developed at the time of construction of the Bagnell Dam and power plant, and many workers lived here. Few people were needed as residents to administer the complex, but the Union Electric Administration Building-Lakeside was built in association with the dam project. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. A boundary increase for the property was recorded as an addition in 2011.

Geography
Lakeside is located in western Miller County, adjacent to Bagnell Dam. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by the city of Lake Ozark. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city limits comprise a total area of 0.64 sqmi, of which 0.35 sqmi are land and 0.30 sqmi, or 46.18%, are water, including the part of Lake of the Ozarks directly upstream from the dam, and the Osage River directly downstream.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 37 people, 14 households, and 13 families residing in the city. The population density was 106.0 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 43.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 14 households, out of which 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 92.9% were married couples living together, and 7.1% were non-families. 7.1% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 40.5% from 25 to 44, and 35.1% from 45 to 64. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $69,375, and the median income for a family was $72,500. Males had a median income of $63,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,786. None of the population were below the poverty line.

By the 2010 census, the population had dropped to 0.

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Olean, Missouri

Olean is a town in northern Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 census.

History
The community was laid in 1881-1882 by the Jefferson City, Lebanon and Southwestern Railway which became the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was originally called "Proctor", after James G. Proctor, who was an early settler. The name was rejected because there was another Procter in Missouri. It was then changed to "Cove" because of its semicircular shape. That name was also rejected because of another similar name in the state. "Chester" was suggested but again was rejected because there was another Chester on the rail line. Ultimately, the railroad company imposed the name "Olean", after Olean, New York, apparently on a lark, as no documentation survives explaining any reasoning for choosing a city with no connections to the town in Missouri, which in turn had no connection to oil. Attribution to Dr. W.S. Allee appear not to be true, as Allee never lived in or visited New York State.

At the turn of the 20th century, Olean contained a gristmill and a canning factory.

The railroad left the community in 1962; its station is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Since 1993, the community has hosted an annual Testicle Festival featuring cooked testicles from various animals. The festival wasn't held for several due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The Olean Railroad Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Geography
Olean is in northern Miller County, 6 mi north-northeast of Eldon and 26 mi southwest of Jefferson City, the state capital. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Olean has an area of 0.17 sqmi, all land. Blythe Creek passes through the southeast part of the town, flowing northeasterly toward South Moreau Creek, part of the Moreau watershed leading to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 128 people, 57 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The population density was 752.9 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 394.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.6% White, 5.5% African American, and 3.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.1% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 42.5 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 62 households, and 40 families residing in the town. The population density was 922.0 PD/sqmi. There were 67 housing units at an average density of 393.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.45% White, 1.27% Native American, and 1.27% from two or more races.

There were 62 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.0% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town the population was spread out, with 36.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 12.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was foodstamps. Males had a median income of $24,167 versus -$22,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,296. About 17.4% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 48.1% of those 65 or over.

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St. Elizabeth, Missouri

St. Elizabeth or Saint Elizabeth is a village in Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 418 at the 2020 census, up from 336 in 2010.

History
St. Elizabeth was originally called "Charlestown", and under the latter name was platted in 1875, after Charley Holtschneider, the original owner of the town site. A post office called St. Elizabeth has been in operation since 1877. The present name is derived from a local Roman Catholic church of the same name, which in turn most likely was named after Elizabeth of Hungary.

The Boeckman Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Geography
St. Elizabeth is located in northeast Miller County at the intersection of Missouri routes 52 and E. The Osage River flows past two miles west of the community. Tuscumbia, the county seat, is 14 mi to the west, and Meta in adjacent Osage County is 9 mi to the northeast, both via Route 52.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, St. Elizabeth has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all land. The village sits on top of a ridge which drains west to Whalen Creek and east to Tavern Creek, both of which are north-flowing tributaries of the Osage River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 336 people, 115 households, and 84 families living in the village. The population density was 329.4 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 125.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.0% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 39.5 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 91 households, and 63 families living in the village. The population density was 327.7 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 109.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.33% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. The majority of families in St. Elizabeth are of Germanic descent.

There were 91 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.0% were married couples living together, 1.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 10.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $99,375, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $43,882. None of the families and 2.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.6% of those over 64.

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Tuscumbia, Missouri

Tuscumbia is a village in and the county seat of Miller County, Missouri, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census.

History
Tuscumbia was laid out in 1837. The community's name most likely is a transfer from Tuscumbia, Alabama. A post office called Tuscumbia has been in operation since 1837.

Geography
Tuscumbia is located in central Miller County on the north bank of the Osage River, near the junction of Missouri routes 17 and 52. Route 17 leads northeast 10 mi to Eugene and southeast 15 mi to Iberia, while Route 52 leads northwest 12 mi to Eldon and east 14 mi to St. Elizabeth.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Tuscumbia has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 203 people, 55 households, and 38 families living in the village. The population density was 580.0 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.6% White, 3.9% African American, 2.0% Native American, and 0.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 55 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 65.0% male and 35.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 218 people, 57 households, and 40 families living in the town. The population density was 617.2 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 203.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.41% White, 1.83% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.92% Asian, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the town the population was spread out, with 15.1% under the age of 18, 20.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 159.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 156.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $15,341 versus $16,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,117. About 12.0% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 36.8% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Derrick Helton (born 1985), Paralympic wheelchair rugby player
 * Paul Henning (1911–2005), creator of The Beverly Hillbillies, Green Acres and Petticoat Junction; buried in Tuscumbia
 * Alex White (born 1988), featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC
 * Ina Phillips Williams (1876 – 1934), early female legislator in Washington state; born in Tuscumbia
 * Don Woody (born 1937), rockabilly drummer and comedian; born in Tuscumbia

title: Tuscumbia, Missouri


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Anniston, Missouri

Anniston is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 180 at the 2020 census, down from 232 in 2010.

History
Anniston was originally called "Hainley's Switch", after Jacob Hainley, the proprietor of a local mill. A post office called Hainley's Switch was established in 1890, and the name was changed to Anniston in 1894. The present name is a transfer from Anniston, Alabama.

Geography
Anniston is located in central Mississippi County along Missouri Route 75, east of the highway's intersection with Missouri Route 105. Charleston is 8 mi to the north, and East Prairie is 5 mi to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Anniston has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land. The city is about 1 mi west of James Bayou and 5 mi west of the Mississippi River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 232 people, 94 households, and 61 families living in the city. The population density was 594.9 PD/sqmi. There were 107 dwellings with an average density of 274.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.41% White, 2.16% Black or African American, and 0.43% from two or more races.

There were 94 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 285 people, 118 households, and 78 families living in the town. The population density was 717.9 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 335.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.54% White and 2.46% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.8% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,232, and the median income for a family was $26,000. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $17,031 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,626. About 11.1% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
In 1963, voters of the Charleston, Anniston, and Fox school districts passed a unified school district reorganization plan by a vote of 1,111 to 167.

title: Anniston, Missouri


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Bertrand, Missouri

Bertrand is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 718 at the 2020 census, down from 821 in 2010.

History
Bertrand was platted in 1859. The community bears the name of one Mr. Bertrand, a railroad promoter. A post office called Bertrand has been in operation since 1874.

Geography
Bertrand is in northwestern Mississippi County, 6 mi west of Charleston, the county seat, and 8 mi east-northeast of Sikeston. U.S. Route 62 passes through the center of Bertrand as Cedar Street. Interstate 57 passes just south of the city limits, with access from Exit 4 (State Highway B). I-57 leads southwest 4 mi to its southern terminus at Interstate 55 near Sikeston and northeast 17 mi to its crossing of the Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bertrand has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, of which 0.001 sqmi, or 0.12%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 821 people, 341 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was 1052.6 PD/sqmi. There were 355 housing units at an average density of 455.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% White, 1.83% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 341 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 740 people, 316 households, and 207 families living in the city. The population density was 1,115.2 PD/sqmi. There were 351 housing units at an average density of 528.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 2.84% African American, 0.41% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 316 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 residing with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the city the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,023, and the median income for a family was $32,833. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,346. About 14.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bertrand, Missouri


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Charleston, Missouri

Charleston is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,056 at the 2020 census, down from 5,947 in 2010. It is the county seat of Mississippi County and is home to the Southeast Correctional Center.

History
Charleston is the largest town on the Missouri side near the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Its history has been tied to traffic on the rivers.

Settlement initially occurred on the north side, in what in 1805 was called "Matthews Prairie".

After purchasing 22.5 acre for $337, Joseph Moore laid out Charleston in 1837. Some say the community derives its name from nearby Charles Prairie, while others believe the name is a transfer from Charleston, South Carolina. In 1845, it was selected as the county seat. A post office named Charleston has been in operation since 1847.

The Civil War Battle of Charleston was fought on August 19, 1861. Killed in the battle were one Union soldier and thirteen Missouri State Guard soldiers.

On September 1, 1861, Confederate General M. Jeff Thompson robbed the Union Bank of Charleston. Thompson, who handed the cashier a note, gave the cashier an hour to get approval from superiors to give him keys to the vault. After receiving the money, he left a receipt for $57,000 and discovered later that only $56,000 was in the bags.

The city was the epicenter of the October 31, 1895, 5.9 earthquake on the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The quake damaged virtually every building in Charleston, creating sand volcanoes and cracking a pier on the Cairo Rail Bridge. Chimneys toppled as far away as St. Louis, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; and Evansville, Indiana. The fate of specific buildings may also be traced by Sanborn maps that were produced of the town during this period. This was the largest quake since the 1812 New Madrid earthquake, which measured at 8.3 and was the biggest recorded quake in the contiguous United States. One of the most visible signs of the quake is located south of Charleston at Henson Lake, which was greatly expanded by the quake.

In 1901, the county courthouse was built. It was designed by J.B. Legg, who designed numerous buildings throughout Missouri, including the Gasconade and St. Charles County courthouses. On February 10, 1997, the courthouse was damaged by fire and was subsequently torn down.

The Hearnes Site, Missouri Pacific Depot, Moore House, McCutchen Theatre, and Jacob Swank House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Charleston is situated in northern Mississippi County, 12 mi west-southwest of the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers at Bird's Point. Interstate 57 passes through Charleston, connecting it with southern Illinois across the Mississippi River to the northeast, and Interstate 55 near Sikeston to the west. U.S. Route 62 and Missouri Route 105 intersect near downtown Charleston.

The Southeast Correctional Center, a maximum security state prison for men, is in the southernmost part of the city.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Charleston has a total area of 4.85 sqmi, of which 4.80 sqmi are land and 0.06 sqmi, or 1.15%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,947 people, 1,705 households, and 1,107 families residing in the city. The population density was 1239.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,883 housing units at an average density of 392.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 47.55% White, 50.45% Black or African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.

There were 1,705 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 61.3% male and 38.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,732 people, 1,834 households, and 1,228 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,011.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,957 housing units at an average density of 418.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 53.11% White, 45.60% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 1,834 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 24.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,812, and the median income for a family was $28,178. Males had a median income of $25,908 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,876. About 21.2% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.3% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

 * List of Charleston mayors

Education
Charleston R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Charleston High School. Charleston High School has won 12 state boys basketball championships, the most recent being in 2022.

Charleston has a public library, a branch of the Mississippi County Library District.

Notable people

 * Charlie Babb, former NFL player for the Miami Dolphins
 * Lanie Black, Missouri state legislator
 * William H. Danforth, businessman
 * Ricky Frazier, former basketball player
 * Betty Cooper Hearnes, Missouri politician
 * Warren E. Hearnes, former Missouri governor
 * James Boon Lankershim, Los Angeles area landowner and real estate developer
 * James Naile, baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals
 * Ernie Nevel, baseball player
 * Kenny Rollins, basketball player
 * Joseph J. Russell, former member of the State house of representatives in 1886–1890
 * John E. Scott, former state senate president pro tempore
 * Samuel "Bay" Taylor, Negro league baseball player
 * Matt Whiteside, baseball player

title: Charleston, Missouri


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Wilson City, Missouri

Wilson City is a village in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 77 at the 2020 census.

History
Wilson City was one of several villages constructed in the early 1940s as part of the "Delmo Project", an initiative by the Farm Security Administration to aid displaced tenant farmers. The village was initially known as "North Wyatt", or the "North Wyatt Group", but had adopted its current name by the late 1960s. The Delmo villages were segregated by race, and Wilson City was one of four Delmo villages designated for African Americans.

Geography
Wilson City is situated in northeastern Mississippi County, 5 mi southwest of the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The small city of Wyatt lies along Missouri Route 77, a mile south of Wilson City. U.S. Route 62 connects Wilson City with Charleston, the county seat, to the west and Cairo, Illinois, to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wilson City has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 115 people, 56 households, and 25 families residing in the village. The population density was 1437.5 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 925.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 2.61% White and 97.39% Black or African American.

There were 56 households, of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 5.4% were married couples living together, 30.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 55.4% were non-families. 51.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the village was 49.8 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 165 people, 70 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,128.6 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 1,083.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 3.64% White and 96.36% African American.

There were 70 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 18.6% were married couples living together, 25.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $15,417, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,068. About 37.5% of families and 39.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 71.0% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Romona Robinson (born 1959), Cleveland television news anchor

title: Wilson City, Missouri


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Wyatt, Missouri

Wyatt is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 219 at the 2020 census, down from 319 in 2010. It is the easternmost city west of the Mississippi River.

History
Wyatt was originally called "Pevey Switch", and under the latter name got its start in 1881 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Wyatt has been in operation since 1895. The present name is after William Wyatt, an early settler.

The Cotton Belt rail line, running for 5.3 mi between Bird's Point and Wyatt, was abandoned by ICC order on October 9, 1938. In late 1941, an oil pipeline was laid on the old Cotton Belt right-of-way, between Wyatt and Bird's Point, to facilitate the transportation of crude oil by barge. The Cotton Belt handled railroad tank cars from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas to Wyatt for shipment by pipeline of the oil to Bird's Point and transloading onto barges. The 8.7 mi section of railroad line between Wyatt and East Prairie was abandoned by ICC order on April 25, 1980.

Geography
Wyatt is on Missouri Route 77 in eastern Mississippi County, 5 mi west and southwest of the Mississippi River. The village of Wilson City lies across U.S. Route 62 to the north. Wyatt is on the western edge of the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, of which 1.17 sqmi are land and 0.06 sqmi, or 4.56%, are water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 319 people, 135 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 272.6 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 140.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.33% White, 15.05% Black or African American, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 135 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% 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 37.9 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 163 households, and 108 families residing in the city. The population density was 316.7 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 160.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.84% White, 6.87% African American, and 3.30% from two or more races.

There were 163 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,444, and the median income for a family was $21,528. Males had a median income of $20,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,646. About 19.6% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.0% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wyatt, Missouri


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California, Missouri

California is a city in and the county seat of Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 4,498. It is the largest city in Moniteau County and the third largest city in the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History
The City of California was established in 1834. The seat of justice of Moniteau County was originally known as "Boonesborough". When Moniteau County was organized in 1845, it was decided that Boonsborough would become the county seat. Because the county court was unwilling to pay for land in Boonsborough, a site was selected one-mile (1.6 km) west which became the new county seat. In 1846, the Postal Service required a new name to be selected for Boonsborough since there was already a Boonsborough in Missouri. The city was renamed "California" on January 25, 1847, for the territory on the West Coast that was just then drawing attention due to progress of the overland railroad. That same year, a courthouse was erected on the square.

California was incorporated in 1848 and elected its first city officials in 1858, 10 years later.

The Weekly California News printed its first edition on September 18, 1858, and is Moniteau County's oldest established business still in operation. Today, it is known as the California Democrat.

By the end of the Civil War, California's population was around 1,000. The city had ten dry goods stores, two drug stores, a tobacco factory, a large steam flouring mill and carding machine, a high school, a printing office, and a bank.

In 1867, money was appropriated for a new courthouse, which was completed in 1868 and is still in use today.

Geography
California is located in central Moniteau County. Missouri Route 87 passes through the center of the city as Oak Street, leading north 12 mi to Jamestown and south 21 mi to Eldon. U.S. Route 50 bypasses the city to the south, while its former route passes through the center of town as Buchanan Street. US 50 leads east 23 mi to Jefferson City, the state capital, and west 37 mi to Sedalia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.88 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 0.36%, are water. The city sits atop a ridge which drains south to North Moreau Creek, a tributary of the Moreau River, which continues east to the Missouri River, and north to East Brush Creek, a tributary of Moniteau Creek, another tributary of the Missouri. The easternmost part of the city drains to Little Moniteau Creek.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,278 people, 1,727 households, and 1,096 families residing in the city. The population density was 1277.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,909 housing units at an average density of 569.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.4% of the population.

There were 1,727 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% 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 3.05.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,005 people, 1,632 households, and 1,068 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,337.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,766 housing units at an average density of 589.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.58% White, 0.65% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 4.07% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.57% of the population. The Hispanic population is a fast-growing group in California.

There were 1,632 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.9% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,736, and the median income for a family was $39,221. Males had a median income of $25,880 versus $21,494 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,533. About 9.6% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
California R-1 School District operates three schools in California and serves 1,357 students.

 * California Elementary School, located at 101 South Owen Street, serves 586 students in Kindergarten through fifth grades.
 * California Middle School, located at 211 South Owen Street, serves 298 students in sixth through eighth grades.
 * California High School, located at 1501 West Buchanan Street, serves 472 students in ninth through twelfth grades.

The California R-1 School District is unique in that swimming is included in the K-5 curriculum. It is also a part of the physical education courses in the middle and high schools. Swimming has been a part of the curriculum since the school district constructed an indoor olympic-size swimming pool in 1976. In December 2007, due to funding cuts for public schools, the city of California took over control of the swimming pool. In an agreement worked out between the city and the school district, the school will continue to use the pool during the school year for the students of the California R-1 School District.

Aurora Montessori School serves pre-K and Kindergarten students.

The Diocese of Jefferson City operated a catholic school, Annunciation School, in California until the school was destroyed by fire in 1982.

There are seven post-secondary institutions located within 45 mi of California.

Roads
California is served by U.S. Route 50 and Missouri Route 87.

Railroad
The Missouri River Runner Amtrak service runs through California but does not make stops in the city. The closest station to the east is in Jefferson City, while to the west the next station is in Sedalia.

Industry
California is home to several industries and currently 40% of the jobs in town are in manufacturing. These include Burgers' Smokehouse, which cures and processes hams, turkeys, and other speciality meats for shipment all over the world; Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill Inc., which produces poultry; Tana Wire Marker, which produces the brightly colored balls affixed to electrical wires to warn aircraft of their presence; Arkansas Valley Feather, which processes and markets feather products; Racker's Manufacturing (steel fabrication); Mo-Wood (cabinets and wood products); and California Manufacturing (coats and jackets).

Cultural Heritage Center
Located at 201 North High Street in downtown California, the Cultural Heritage Center served as the old post office. Today, it houses the Moniteau County Historical Society, museum, information center, gift shop, and genealogical library.

Eitzen Mansion
Built in 1898 by Charles A. Eitzen, the Eitzen Mansion has 19 rooms and 9 fireplaces and includes the original slate roof. The carriage house and stable, with a room for the coachman, are still standing on the property, which takes up an entire city block. The home remained in the Eitzen family until 1952. Since then, it has been used as a nursing home, restaurant, and bed and breakfast successively. Through all of those changes, the original fireplaces, woodwork, and main staircase with its ornate woodwork remained intact. Today, the mansion serves as a private residence.

Finke Opera House/Ritz Theatre
Located at 312 North High Street in downtown California, the Finke Opera House/Ritz Theatre was built in 1885. The building was designed by Jerome Bibb "J.B." Legg, a well-known St. Louis architect. Legg was also responsible for designing many Missouri courthouses, opera houses, theaters, churches, schools, and public buildings, and he remodeled the Missouri State Capitol in 1887. The theater was named to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in the area of entertainment and recreation in 2004.

The two-story brick building was California's only opera house and theater and therefore was the main entertainment center for the community. From 1885 to 1897, it was known as the California Opera House and then the Finke Opera House from 1897 to 1922. While it was the opera house, the building was home to stage shows, plays, musical and school performances. Blind Boone played the piano at the opera house in 1893. Cole Younger, an associate of Jesse James, lectured at the opera house in 1909. From 1922 to 1937, it was known as Finke Theater and featured vaudeville and motion pictures. In 1937, it was renovated from its Victorian style to an Art Deco style and became known as the Ritz Theatre, from 1937 to 1978. It has been known as the Finke Theater since the theater opened for the 2009–10 season on September 26, 2009.

The opera house/theatre was recently renovated by California Progress, Inc., along with the adjacent Finke Building, to save this historical landmark.

Gray-Wood Buildings
Located at 401-407 North High Street in downtown California, the Gray-Wood Buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 for their architectural significance. Built in 1869, they consist of a complex of four storefronts, constructed of brick with a stone foundation and a flat roof. Each building features differing design details including decorative cast metal columns and brick columns with vermiculated bases and caps.

Moniteau County Courthouse
Built in 1867, the Moniteau County Courthouse is one of the oldest courthouses in Missouri. The semicircular front portico and the square mounted abaci on top of the brick columns resemble those of the former State Capitol built in 1840. The courthouse square has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1970. The first floor of the courthouse features several museum displays.

Rice House
The Rice House was built in 1867 by Niles Rice. This Victorian mansion has 12 ft ceilings, six-foot hallways, and 36 narrow seven-foot windows. Just like the Eitzen Mansion, the Rice House also is currently a private residence.

Wood Place Public Library
Located in the historic Ehrhardt Building, the Wood Place Public Library was constructed in 1864 and was home to the J. G. Ehrhardt Mercantile Company. The building was purchased by California Progress, Inc. in 1995 and restored to preserve a historical landmark in the community. The library moved into the building in August 1998.

Old Barnhill Building
Built in 1892, the Old Barnhill Building is a two-story, Italianate style red brick historic commercial building. It measures 25 feet by 60 feet and has a flat roof and features cast iron embellishments.

Old California City Hall and Fire Station
Built in 1982, Old California City Hall and Fire Station is a two-story, Italianate style red brick building that serves as a historic city hall and fire station. It has two one-story brick additions and features decorative brickwork at the roof line, arched window and door openings and an ornamental cast iron balcony.

Arts and culture
Loran Creech, a nationally renowned watercolorist and Best of Missouri Hands juried artist, calls California home. His historic two-story home in California serves as his gallery and guests are welcome. Creech's work has been featured in galleries all across the U.S.

The Finke Theatre hosts regular performances throughout the year.

The Cultural Heritage Center houses several wall murals depicting area history. California has a Community Band, which performs at several events around the community.

There is an art studio in downtown California with art classes and the California Parks and Recreation Department offers an art camp in the summer.

Parks and recreation
The city of California maintains four parks, the California Sports Complex, and an indoor olympic-size swimming pool. The swimming pool was acquired from the California R-1 Public School District in 2007. The city is also home to a semi-private nine-hole golf course, Double X Speedway (featuring street stocks, winged sprints, and hobby stocks races May–September), and the California Shooter's Club (which has shotgun and archery ranges).
 * Proctor Park is the largest park in California. This park features a stocked fishing lake, walking trails, tennis courts, disc golf course, sand volleyball court, shelter houses and playgrounds.
 * City Park is the oldest park in California. It features basketball and tennis courts and a playground.
 * Railroad Park is located just north of the City Hall along the Union Pacific Railroad. This park is located where the railroad depot was once located.  The open-air shelter is a replica of the old depot.
 * Smith-Burke Park, located just west of the City Hall, stands where the old Union Pacific Railroad Hotel once stood.
 * The California Sports Complex features four lighted baseball/softball fields, a soccer field and sand volleyball court.
 * The California Municipal Pool is an indoor olympic-sized swimming pool with an outdoor splash deck.

California boasts a strong recreation program, serving children in the California area year-round. Also located in California are an airport (used for recreational flying), a 10-lane bowling alley, a roller rink, a dance studio, and some gyms.

Events
In 2011, the Moniteau County Fair celebrated its 145th anniversary. The Fair began in 1866 and is believed to be the oldest continuous fair west of the Mississippi River. Events at the fair include the tractor pull, demolition derby, Tuff Truck competition, figure 8 race, horse show, battle of the bands, Miss Moniteau County Queen contest, baby show, and rodeo. This annual event is held during the first full week of August at the Moniteau County Fairgrounds. Referenced in Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion by Bill Earngey.

The Ozark Ham & Turkey festival, held annually on the third Saturday in September, is a one-day festival designed to showcase two of the major industries in both California and Moniteau County. Billed as having "something for everyone", this festival has activities throughout town.

A Cinco de Mayo Festival is held in downtown on the first Saturday of May. It features, food, crafts, entertainment and more. It celebrates California's large Hispanic population.

A Farmer's Market is held every Friday afternoon/evening from April to October near Smith-Burke Park.

The California Balloon Invitational is a hot air balloon race in California held on the third Saturday of July. Approximately 20 hot air balloons participate in a hare-and-hounds hot air balloon race.

Christmas California Style is held the first Friday and Saturday of December. Events include business open houses, a lighted Christmas parade, and more.

In popular culture
Country singer-songwriter and California, Missouri native Kassi Ashton references the town in her song "California, Missouri".

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Clarksburg, Missouri

Clarksburg is a city in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 254 at the 2020 census, down from 334 in 2010. It is part of the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History
A post office called Clarksburg has been in operation since 1884. Hiram Clark, an early postmaster, gave the town his last name.

Geography
Clarksburg is in western Moniteau County, 6 mi west-northwest of California, the county seat, and 7 mi east-northeast of Tipton. It is 1 mi north of U.S. Route 50 via Highway H.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Clarksburg has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, of which 0.003 sqmi, or 0.52%, are water. The city sits on high ground which drains north toward West Brush Creek, which itself flows northeast to Moniteau Creek and then the Missouri River; and south toward North Moreau Creek, which flows east to the Moreau River and then to the Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 334 people, 115 households, and 89 families residing in the city. The population density was 575.9 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 246.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 115 households, of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 31.7 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 375 people, 129 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 649.9 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 272.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.27% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the city the population was spread out, with 38.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $37,292. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,903. About 3.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Jamestown, Missouri

Jamestown is a village in northeastern Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 330 at the 2020 census, down from 386 in 2010. It is part of the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History
Jamestown had its start in 1846 when E. H. and S. L. James established a country store at that point. A post office called Jamestown has been in operation since 1850.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Historic District and Dick-Kobel Homestead are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Jamestown.

Geography
The village is located on Missouri Route 87, approximately 12 mi northeast of California, the county seat. Sandy Hook, on the Missouri River, is 4 mi east on Missouri Route 179.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jamestown has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 0.70%, are water. The village sits on a ridge which drains north toward Factory Creek, southeast into Haldiman Branch, and southwest into Hauck Branch. Factory Creek is an east-flowing direct tributary of the Missouri River, while the two branches flow southeast to Moniteau Creek, also a tributary of the Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 386 people, 161 households, and 100 families residing in the village. The population density was 386.0 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 187.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 161 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the village was 36.6 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 382 people, 175 households, and 103 families residing in the town. The population density was 381.2 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 190.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% White, 0.79% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.26% Pacific Islander, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $41,389. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,461 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,498. About 3.7% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There is one high school in Jamestown, Jamestown C-1 High School.

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Lupus, Missouri

Lupus is a city in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 28 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History
A post office called Lupus was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1955. Lupus is a name derived from Latin meaning "wolf".

Geography
Lupus is in northern Moniteau County, on the southwest bank of the Missouri River. It is bordered to the northeast, across the river, by Boone County. Lupus is 7 mi north of Jamestown, which serves as the community's mailing address. The city of Columbia is 9 mi to the northeast as the crow flies, but 32 mi by highway, using the nearest crossing of the Missouri: Interstate 70 between Columbia and Boonville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lupus has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 33 people, 17 households and 7 families residing in the city. The population density was 173.7 PD/sqmi. There were 23 housing units at an average density of 121.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White and 3.0% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, of which 11.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.4% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 58.8% were non-families. 41.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 57.8 years. 12.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.1% were from 25 to 44; 57.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census of 2000, there were 29 people, 18 households and 5 families residing in the town. The population density was 150.8 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 124.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 18 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 66.7% were non-families. 61.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.61 and the average family size was 2.50.

20.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 10.3% from 25 to 44, 51.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median household income was $18,750 and the median family income was $18,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 compared with $63,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,341. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Arts and culture
The city is most well known for its chili festival, held every autumn, which draws over a thousand people from the surrounding area. The musical films Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, both based on Mark Twain's novels, were shot partially on location here. In 1976, the school of journalism at the University of Missouri published a book of photo essays on the history and the diminishing population of the city titled Lupus: portrait of a Missouri river town.

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Tipton, Missouri

Tipton is a city in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,920 as of the 2020 census, down from 3,262 in 2010. It is part of the Jefferson City metropolitan area.

History
Tipton was a predominantly German-American community, in the region known as the Missouri Weinstrasse. Tipton was an eastern terminus of the Butterfield Overland Mail when it was launched in 1858. The route was connected to St. Louis by the Pacific Railroad. Tipton is named for William Tipton Seely, a businessman in nearby Round Hill. He received the land for his service in the War of 1812. From Tipton, a stage went to Fort Smith, Arkansas (where another branch from Memphis also entered). From there, it went on to Los Angeles and San Francisco via a route through southern Arizona and New Mexico. The first run went from Tipton to San Francisco from September 16 to October 10, 1858. The route antedated the Pony Express by two years. Per a 2009 Congressional mandate, the National Park Service is studying whether to designate the route a National Historic Trail.

The Maclay Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Tipton 8 Ball Water Tower
The city of Tipton has a water tower painted like an "eight-ball". The tower originated in 1968, when Ewald Fischer (a native of Tipton) built his billiard table factory—Fischer Manufacturing Co., which claimed to be the largest builder of pool tables in the United States. The company was purchased by the Spalding Company, and the plant closed when Spalding sold it in 1976 to Ebonite Billiard, which was a subsidiary of Fuqua Companies. By then, the water tower was repainted. However, the residents of Tipton wanted to have the eight-ball back, so it was painted again. Today, the water tower is generally regarded as the world's largest eight-ball.

Geography
Tipton is located in western Moniteau County at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Missouri Route 5. It is 12 mi west of California, the Moniteau county seat, and 5 mi east of Syracuse in adjacent Morgan County. Versailles is 17 mi south on Route 5 in Morgan County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Tipton has a total area of 2.11 sqmi, of which 2.09 sqmi are land and 0.02 sqmi, or 0.85%, are water. The city is on high ground which drains north to Smiley Creek, which runs northeast to Moniteau Creek; and south towards Willow Fork, which runs east to North Moreau Creek and is part of the Moreau River watershed. Moniteau Creek and the Moreau River each run east to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,262 people, 876 households, and 558 families residing in the city. The population density was 1560.8 PD/sqmi. There were 999 housing units at an average density of 478.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 82.0% White, 16.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 876 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.9% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 16.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 65.1% male and 34.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,261 people, 872 households, and 558 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,554.6 PD/sqmi. There were 967 housing units at an average density of 461.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.51% White, 15.18% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 872 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 43.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 188.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 215.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,155, and the median income for a family was $40,486. Males had a median income of $24,509 versus $20,824 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,987. About 8.7% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Tipton is administered by Tipton R-VI School District.

Tipton has a public library, Price James Memorial Library recognized by the State Library, managed by the Tipton Municipal Library Board established with a voter-approved property tax in 2017. The trustees are appointed by the Mayor of Tipton with approval of the Tipton City Council.

Missouri Training School for Negro Girls, a juvenile correctional facility for black girls operated by the Missouri State Board of Training Schools, was located in Tipton. It opened in 1926 and closed in 1956. It consolidated into the Missouri Training School for Girls in Chillicothe.

Notable people

 * David Koechner, actor
 * Gene Clark, musician and songwriter who sang with the New Christy Minstrels, co-founded The Byrds, and was part of the country rock duo Dillard and Clark
 * Stella Weiner Kriegshaber (1879–1966), noted pianist
 * Gregg Miller, inventor; began his career as a general assignment reporter for the Tipton Times
 * Edwin Q. White, journalist; Saigon bureau chief for the Associated Press from 1965 until 1975

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Florida, Missouri

Florida is a village in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. It is located at the intersection of Missouri Route 107 and State Route U on the shores of Mark Twain Lake. In 1910 the population was 200, per the census data in the 1911 Cram's World Atlas. As of the 2020 census, however, the reported population was five. The Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site is located in Florida, with Mark Twain State Park nearby.

History
Mark Twain was born in Florida in 1835. He said his birthplace was "a nearly invisible village", and "The village contained a hundred people and I increased the population by 1 per cent. It is more than many of the best men in history could have done for a town."

The village was laid out in the winter of 1831. The community took its name from the state of Florida. The founders were Robert Donaldson, Joseph Grigsby, Hugh A. Hickman, a Doctor Keenan, John Witt, and Major W.N. Penn. Hickman owned and operated a mill approximately one half-mile (800 m) south of Florida, while Penn had a dry goods store near there as well. Penn soon moved his store into Florida proper, becoming the town's first business.

In the early years there was some hope of the town becoming a regional point of commerce and shipping. Florida is located at the confluence of the North, South, and Middle forks of the Salt River, 48 mi upstream from its mouth emptying into the Mississippi River at Louisiana, Missouri. The location was thought to be strategic because it was felt to be a potential "growth center" in the settlement of northeast Missouri. For example, John Clemens, father of Mark Twain, along with other investors, had formed the Salt River Navigation Company in 1836 in hopes of developing this water commerce. Several boatloads of flour were shipped from Hickman's mill to the Mississippi and returned with sugar, coffee, and manufactured goods. However, fickle river levels on the Salt made consistent shipping via barge or riverboat impractical. Having no railroad and with river shipping no longer an option, Florida was destined to remain a small village attending to the commerce needs of area farmers.

The Clemens family, seeking better opportunities, left Florida for Hannibal, Missouri, when young Samuel was around five years old. He would continue to visit Florida for extended summer vacations at his uncle John Quarles' farm. Such summer memories and social interactions with Quarles house servants formed many of the sketches and perspectives that Clemens placed in his novels. The Quarles farmhouse remains as an active archeological project available to the public near Florida.

Civil War
As part of the area known as Little Dixie, Monroe County's residents largely sided with the Confederacy during the Civil War. The area around Florida was the scene of two small battles during the conflict. The first happened in July 1861. Brigadier General Thomas A. Harris of the pro-Confederate Missouri State Guard had established his headquarters at Florida in June, and by early July he had nearly 500 troops in the immediate vicinity under his command. When informed of this growing threat by Union sympathizers and Federal spies, Union commander Nathaniel Lyon in St. Louis ordered action be taken. On July 8, 1861, Federal forces consisting of six companies of regular infantry plus a company of Hannibal Home Guards — around six hundred men total — and a cannon with crew, set out from Palmyra, Missouri, toward Florida.

Learning of their approach, General Harris sent a unit of approximately 50 men to reconnoiter and harass the Federals. The opposing forces clashed at a place called Hagar's Hill, 4 mi north of Florida. Hidden by thick timber and brush, the State Guardsmen ambushed the Federals, opening fire at very close range. The Federal troops quickly regrouped and returned heavy fire with their superior numbers, causing the State Guard force to flee. Casualties were surprisingly light, with one State Guardsman killed and a few others slightly wounded. The Federals had none killed but three seriously wounded. Meanwhile, the bulk of State Guard and various Confederate bushwhackers had outflanked the Federals and attacked Monroe City, Missouri, and its vital railroad line. This forced the Federals to turn back from the march on Florida.

The second Civil War action to happen near Florida occurred about one year later. On July 22, 1862, a Confederate force (numbers vary between 300 and 400 men) under Colonel Joseph C. Porter were traveling south through Monroe County after a raid on Memphis, Missouri, and the Battle of Vassar Hill in Scotland County. At Florida, they were surprised by a detachment of Federal cavalry, approximately fifty men, under Major Henry Clay Caldwell. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Federals engaged Porter's force, and a battle ensued for approximately an hour. After suffering six killed, twenty-two wounded, and two captured, Caldwell and his cavalry retreated to Paris, Missouri. Porter, having only one killed and three wounded, also left the area, continuing on toward Callaway County, clashing with Federal forces again on July 24, near Santa Fe, and at the Battle of Moore's Mill on July 28.

Postbellum
Florida continued a pattern of slow growth after the Civil War, reaching its peak population of 280 residents in 1880. The 20th century was not nearly so kind to the community, however, especially after World War II, as businesses closed and families moved away to find better opportunities in cities. The construction of Mark Twain Lake in the mid-1960s permanently flooded some of the valuable farmland around Florida, although it opened more opportunities for recreation and tourism. In 1960, the state of Missouri created the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site. Twain's birthplace was moved into a climate-controlled museum setting, which also contains exhibits and displays such as rare first edition books, a hand-written manuscript of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and furnishings from his home. A red granite monument elsewhere in Florida marks the original site of Twain's birth home.

In addition to the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site, the Crigler Mound Group Archeological Site and Merritt Violette House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Florida is located in eastern Monroe County, overlooking Mark Twain Lake, a reservoir on the Salt River. The North and Middle forks of the Salt River join within the lake, just east of the bluff on which Florida stands. The Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site lies along what is now the eastern edge of the village, while Mark Twain State Park, a public recreation area associated with Mark Twain Lake, borders the village to the south and west. Missouri Route 107 runs along the western boundary of the village, leading north 6 mi to U.S. Route 24 and south less than 3 mi to Missouri Route 154. Paris, the Monroe county seat, is 14 mi to the west via State Highway U and US 24.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9 people, 4 households, and 2 families residing in the village. The population density was 86.4 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 201.7 /sqmi. All residents were White.

There were 4 households, out of which one had children under the age of 18 living with them, one was a married couple living together, one had a female householder with no husband present, and two were non-families. One household was made up of an individual who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 3.

In the village, the population was spread out, with two under the age of 18 (both females), two from 18 to 25, two from 25 to 45, one from 45 to 65, and two who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. There were six females (including the two under 18) and three males.

title: Florida, Missouri