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Oakwood, Missouri

Oakwood is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 198 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Oakwood was laid out in the early 1920s, and named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 78 households, and 58 families living in the village. The population density was 925.0 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.6% Native American, and 1.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 55.6 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.4% were from 25 to 44; 40.1% were from 45 to 64; and 28.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 197 people, 75 households, and 71 families living in the village. The population density was 989.5 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 391.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.46% White, 0.51% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.51% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.

There were 75 households, out of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.3% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 5.3% were non-families. 5.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.3% 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 2.72.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $81,412, and the median income for a family was $83,387. Males had a median income of $56,250 versus $36,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $35,242. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education
North Kansas City School District is the area school district. It is zoned to Oakwood Manor Elementary School in Gladstone, Antioch Middle School in Gladstone, and Oak Park High School in Kansas City.

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Prathersville, Missouri

Prathersville is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
A post office called Prathersville was established in 1876, and remained in operation until 1904. The village was named after J. A. Prather, the proprietor of a local mill.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 56 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 54.9 PD/sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 27.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.2% White, 1.6% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 21.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 51.3 years. 15.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 44.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 111 people, 47 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 49.6 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 22.8 per square mile (8.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 98.20% White, and 1.80% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.2% were married couples living together, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,063, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $47,917 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,745. There were no families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.1% of those over 64.

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Randolph, Missouri

Randolph is a city in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 57 at the 2020 census. It is completely surrounded by Kansas City and is a part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
An early variant name was "East Kansas City". The name of the post office changed from East Kansas City to Randolph in 1920, and the post office closed in 1928.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, of which 0.33 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. Randolph is on the banks of the Missouri River. It is surrounded by Kansas City on all land borders, and the opposite side of the Missouri is also Kansas City.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 52 people, 24 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 157.6 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 78.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 24 households, of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.6% male and 40.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 47 people, 20 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 137.7 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 64.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.74% White, and 4.26% from two or more races.

There were 20 households, out of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% 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 2.64.

In the city the population was spread out, with 14.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 38.3% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,750, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $35,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,067. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Residents are zoned to North Kansas City School District. Randolph is zoned to Topping Elementary School, Maple Park Middle School, and Winnetonka High School.

Audit
In 2010, Randolph was cited by Missouri State Auditor Susan Montee for violating the state's speed trap law, by funding over 73% of the city budget from traffic violations.

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Smithville, Missouri

Smithville is a city in Clay and Platte counties in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area, along the Little Platte River. The population was 10,406 at the 2020 United States Census.

Geography
Smithville is located in western Clay County on the Little Platte River. The Little Platte is dammed just east of the city to form the Smithville Reservoir. U.S. Route 169 passes the west side of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.67 sqmi, of which 15.56 sqmi is land and 0.11 sqmi is water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Smithville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Smithville was 107 F on August 9, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was -26 F on December 23, 1989 and February 16, 2021.

History
Smithville is named after Humphrey "Yankee" Smith (1774 – May 5, 1857) after he settled at the site in 1822. The town was originally known as "Smith's Mill" but ultimately became "Smithville" as it was easier to pronounce. Another reputed history behind the name is that it was going to be named Smith's Mill, but there was already another current settlement in Missouri with the same name so it was altered slightly to differentiate it.

Silver Screen stars Wallace Beery and Noah Beery, Sr. were born and raised near Smithville.

The Aker Cemetery and Downtown Smithville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 10,406 people, 3,647 households, and 2,864 families in Smithville. The population density was 643.9 per square mile (248.7/km$2$). There were 3,761 housing units at an average density of 232.7 per square mile (89.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.77% (9,446) white, 0.72% (75) black or African-American, 0.54% (56) Native American, 0.64% (67) Asian, 0.11% (11) Pacific Islander, 0.82% (85) from other races, and 6.4% (666) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.9% (93) of the population.

Of the 3,647 households, 37.1% had children under the age of 18; 59.3% were married couples living together; 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 16.7% consisted of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1.

26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 86.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 86.0 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $83,400 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,840) and the median family income was $92,279 (+/- $8,943). Males had a median income of $43,881 (+/- $4,109) versus $34,508 (+/- $5,507) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,012 (+/- $2,416). Approximately, 2.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,425 people, 3,115 households, and 2,321 families living in the city. The population density was 541.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,280 housing units at an average density of 210.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,115 households, of which 142.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 12.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,514 people, 2,067 households, and 1,529 families living in the city. The population density was 402.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,220 housing units at an average density of 161.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.23% White, 0.22% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 2,067 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,639, and the median income for a family was $58,966. Males had a median income of $42,388 versus $29,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,669. About 2.5% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Smithville R-II School District operates three elementary schools, one middle school and Smithville High School.

Smithville has a public library, a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.

Notable people

 * Jayce Tingler - professional baseball bench coach of the Minnesota Twins
 * Kenneth Wilson, member of the Missouri House of Representatives

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Lathrop, Missouri

Lathrop is a city in Clinton County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 2,271 at the 2020 census.

History
Lathrop was platted in 1867 as a stop on the Cameron Cutoff Branch of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. It was named for John L. Lathrop, treasurer for the railroad. A post office called Lathrop has been in operation since 1868.

In the early 1900s it was considered the "Mule Capital of the World" after the firm of Guyton and Harrington sold 180,000 mules and 170,000 horses to the British Army during World War I. The cousins J.D. Guyton and W.R. Harrington owned 4,700 acres near Lathrop. They also supplied mules to the British during the Boer War. Among the facilities in Lathrop were three barns stabling 1,000 mules each and a 496 foot long hay barn. The British had a formal contract for a remount station in Lathrop. The business had facilities at 17th and Wyandotte in Kansas City and had a shipping port facilities at Chalmette, Louisiana. The mule business collapsed in the 1920s. There are several businesses in Lathrop that include "mule" in their name now, The Mule Stop, and a road east of town is called Mule Barn Road. The mascot of the high school team is the mules.

Geography
Lathrop is located on the south side of the intersection of Missouri routes 33 and 116. It is three miles west of I-35 and nine miles east of Plattsburg.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.79 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,086 people, 794 households, and 574 families residing in the city. The population density was 1165.4 PD/sqmi. There were 890 housing units at an average density of 497.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 794 households, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% 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 3.08.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,092 people, 766 households, and 557 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,508.5 PD/sqmi. There were 827 housing units at an average density of 596.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.27% White, 1.96% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 766 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,537, and the median income for a family was $46,157. Males had a median income of $34,286 versus $21,344 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,189. About 8.9% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

Lathrop High School
Lathrop High School currently has a student population of 297 students, with a student teacher ratio of 14:1. Lathrop has had very successful sports teams throughout the 2017-2018 and 2018–2019 school year. Residents of Lathrop tend to hold their athletic programs in a high regard. Please see above.

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Plattsburg, Missouri

Plattsburg is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area in the western part of the state, within the United States. It developed along the Little Platte River. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 2,222.

History
The area along the rivers has been inhabited for thousands of years by indigenous peoples. Historic Native American tribes in the area included the Ioway, Meskwaki and Sac tribes, who ceded land to the United States in the Platte Purchase. This area became part of northwest Missouri.

The European-American settlers first called their settlement Concord. (This has been used for a contemporary man-made lake and surrounding housing development in the city.) Later the city was renamed Springfield. After the discovery that there was an earlier Springfield, Missouri, settlers named it "Plattsburg," after Plattsburgh, New York. This is the seat of Clinton County, New York. Both it and Clinton County, Missouri were named for George Clinton, one of the Founding Fathers, the first governor of New York, and vice president of the United States from 1805 to 1812.

The area was settled chiefly by migrants from the Upper South, especially central Kentucky and western Virginia. It was near a region called "Little Dixie" in Missouri because of the strong Southern presence. These migrants brought their slaves and culture with them. For a brief period of time during the 1830s, Plattsburg was home to a Federal land office for areas of northern Missouri that were newly opened to settlement by European Americans after the Platte Purchase in 1836. Until then, Plattsburg was one of the farthest western non-military settlements.

The area became a leading producer of both hemp and tobacco, both major commodity products of the Bluegrass Region of central Kentucky. They were labor-intensive and dependent on labor of enslaved African Americans labor. David Rice Atchison, the US senator from here, was pro-slavery. As the county seat, Plattsburg was a center of trade and politics, with a variety of retail stores and professions. At one point, when Kansas City was a major beef processing and export center, Plattsburg was known as "the Beef Capital of the World".

By 1860, the county had a total population of 7,848. The 1,144 enslaved African Americans comprised 17% of the total. During the American Civil War, two minor battles took place nearby. The town was occupied by both Confederate and Federal forces. In 1863, elements of William Quantrill's guerrilla band captured a unit of Federal troops encamped in the county courthouse located in Plattsburg.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.63 sqmi, of which 3.60 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

Demographics
The median income for a household in the city was $46,757, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $44,450 versus $30,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,401. About 9.0% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,319 people, 936 households, and 612 families residing in the city. The population density was 644.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,080 housing units at an average density of 300 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 6.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 936 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no spouse present, 4.6 had a male householder with no spouse present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26% under the age of 20, 5.4% from 20 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. The male population was 47.8%, which results in a 52.2% female population.

Notable people

 * David Rice Atchison, US Senator (1844–1855) from Missouri, lived here and was buried here.
 * Ulysses Hollimon, Negro American League ballplayer, was born in Mississippi, and was a long-time resident of Plattsburg
 * Bela M. Hughes (1817-1903), pioneer, born in Kentucky, served as a federal officer in Plattsburg from 1845-1849
 * James C. Marshall (1897-1977), United States Army officer supervising the Manhattan Project, was born in Plattsburg
 * O. O. McIntyre, noted New York newspaper columnist of early 20th century, was born in Plattsburg

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Trimble, Missouri

Trimble is a city in southwestern Clinton County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 573 at the 2020 census.

History
Trimble was named after J. M. Trimble, a railroad official. The city was originally called Carpenter's Store; the town site was platted and present name adopted when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Carpenters Store was established in 1858, and the name was changed to Trimble in 1899.

Geography
Trimble is located In the southwest corner of the county. It lies on Missouri Route F and U.S. Route 169. Smithville Lake on the Little Platte River lies one mile to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.50 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 646 people, 269 households, and 177 families residing in the city. The population density was 1292.0 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 566.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 269 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 451 people, 188 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density was 923.0 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 407.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.56% White, 0.44% African American, 0.89% Asian, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 188 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.6% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,571, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $37,639 versus $21,645 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,715. About 7.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 26.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Turney, Missouri

Turney is a village in Clinton County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 census.

History
Turney was laid out in 1869, and named after Thomas E. Turney, a state politician. A post office called Turney has been in operation since 1895.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 148 people, 64 households, and 36 families residing in the village. The population density was 321.7 PD/sqmi. There were 73 housing units at an average density of 158.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 38.8 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 62 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density was 325.9 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 155.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.48% White, 0.65% African American, 1.29% Native American, 1.29% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.0% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 2.71.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,528, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,221. About 6.0% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Turney, Missouri


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Centertown, Missouri

Centertown is a village in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 284 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Centertown was platted in 1867. The village was named from its location near Missouri's geographic center. A post office has been in operation at Centertown since 1867.

The Garnett Farm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Geography
Centertown is located on U.S. Route 50, approximately 14 mi northwest of Jefferson City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.95 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 278 people, 128 households, and 77 families residing in the village. The population density was 292.6 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 158.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 32.0% 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 2.17 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 45.1 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 257 people, 117 households, and 73 families residing in the town. The population density was 285.4 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 146.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% White, 0.39% Native American and 0.39% Asian.

There were 117 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,750, and the median income for a family was $47,417. Males had a median income of $26,591 versus $20,769 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,321. About 2.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.9% of those 65 or over.

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Lohman, Missouri

Lohman is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Lohman has been in operation since 1882. The city was named after C. W. Lohman, a local merchant.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 163 people, 64 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 452.8 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 219.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.8% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 168 people, 60 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 376.0 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 152.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 60 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, and 13.3% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $54,583, and the median income for a family was $59,375. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,666. About 5.1% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Lohman, Missouri


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St. Martins, Missouri

St. Martins or Saint Martins is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,191 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
St. Martins is located at 38.59472°N, -92.33694°W (38.594677, -92.336962).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, of which 1.89 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,140 people, 451 households, and 325 families living in the city. The population density was 603.2 PD/sqmi. There were 474 housing units at an average density of 250.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 451 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13% 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 1,023 people, 391 households, and 276 families living in the city. The population density was 643.8 /mi2. There were 398 housing units at an average density of 250.5 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.36% White, 0.88% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 391 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $52,917. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $22,262 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,900. About 6.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
St. Martin Catholic Parish is a private Catholic school, serving grades PK-8. Their mission is to teach a life of prayer, leadership, love, service, and kindness. The school offers the following sports:

 * Archery
 * Basketball
 * Cross Country
 * Track and Field
 * Volleyball

title: St. Martins, Missouri


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St. Thomas, Missouri

St. Thomas is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 222 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Saint Thomas has been in operation since 1855. The city was named after Thomas the Apostle.

Geography
St. Thomas is located at 38.37111°N, -92.21833°W (38.371163, -92.218221).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 263 people in 95 households, including 71 families, in the city. The population density was 268.4 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 102.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.4% from two or more races.

Of the 95 households 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.3% were non-families. 25.3% of households were one person and 12.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.34.

The median age was 32.6 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 19.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 263 people and 95 households. The population density was 222.9 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 83.3 /sqmi. The racial makup of the town was 99.24% White and 0.38% African American.

Of the 95 households 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.6% of households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.21.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median household income was $43,571 and the median family income was $44,250. Males had a median income of $26,806 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,134. About 5.9% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.3% of those sixty five or over.

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Taos, Missouri

Taos is a city in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,150 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Taos was laid out in 1849. The city was named after Taos, New Mexico. A post office called Taos was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1907.

The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Rectory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Geography
Taos is located in eastern Cole County on Missouri Route M between Wardsville to the west and Schubert to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.27 sqmi, of which 2.23 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 878 people, 331 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 393.7 PD/sqmi. There were 340 housing units at an average density of 152.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 331 households, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.8% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 870 people, 312 households, and 238 families residing in the city. The population density was 386.5 PD/sqmi. There were 315 housing units at an average density of 139.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.66% White, 0.11% Native American, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 312 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.7% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,333, and the median income for a family was $55,714. Males had a median income of $32,202 versus $22,356 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,481. About 0.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Tom Henke former major league baseball relief pitcher known as "The Terminator"

Partnership
The German municipality Twist is twin town of Taos.

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Wardsville, Missouri

Wardsville is a village in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,599 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Wardsville was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1933. The village was named after Junius Ward, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.47 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,506 people, 516 households, and 416 families living in the village. The population density was 434.0 PD/sqmi. There were 529 housing units at an average density of 152.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 516 households, of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the village was 35.3 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 976 people, 343 households, and 276 families living in the village. The population density was 402.4 PD/sqmi. There were 347 housing units at an average density of 143.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.59% White, 0.10% Native American, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 343 households, out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.5% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $57,813, and the median income for a family was $62,188. Males had a median income of $37,361 versus $28,482 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,925. About 1.5% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Blackwater, Missouri

Blackwater is a city in northwest Cooper County, Missouri, United States located along the Blackwater River, from which it takes its name. The population was 162 at the 2010 census.

Founded by the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Blackwater's economy was largely defined by freight until the mid-twentieth century. With the railroad's decline, Blackwater's status as a boom town came to an end, and the population thinned considerably. The city has preserved a number of historic, rail-related structures that have been repurposed as museums, hotels, or antique shops.

Many parts of Blackwater's commercial and residential districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History
Blackwater was platted in 1887, although it had long functioned as a trading point. A post office called Blackwater has been in operation since 1873.

In the late nineteenth century, the Missouri Pacific Railroad sought to construct a "River Route" to link important sites like Kansas City, Boonville, and Jefferson City. A number of smaller towns and villages sprang up among the route, which provided a vital economic lifeline to otherwise isolated areas.

As one of these smaller towns, Blackwater retained a small but economically stable population. First consisting of railroad workers, the discovery of a rock quarry several miles outside the town provided a new set of economic opportunities, drawing miners to the area. In subsequent decades, the town would develop drugstores, banks, hardware stores, millinery shops, cafes, a hotel, lumber yard, livery stables, a creamery, meat market, blacksmiths, and saloons.

At the coming of the Second World War, Blackwater had a population of about 650 people, but the economic and social changes of the postwar era presented a new series of challenges. The Missouri Pacific Railroad, which declared bankruptcy during the Great Depression, did not provide the same labor opportunities it had previously. As for many other small towns, Blackwater found itself losing its young people to larger metropolitan areas with available jobs, and the population dwindled.

In 1950 the Blackwater Stone Company, the town's largest employer, accidentally hit water while detonating within the quarry, which flooded. This incident forced the permanent closure of the mines, dealing the town another heavy blow.

By the twenty-first century, Blackwater's population and economy had significantly shrunk from their former peaks. To boost the town's fortunes, a group of residents formed the Blackwater Preservation Society and began applying to grants to restore or repurpose the town's historic buildings. These activities have attracted some tourism to the area, particularly among rail or local history enthusiasts, and support a small number of local businesses.

The video games Red Dead Redemption (2010) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) include a version of the city.

Blackwater Commercial Historic District, Blackwater Residential Historic District, and Imhoff Archeological Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Blackwater is located along Missouri Route K two miles north of I-70. The site is on the south bank of the Blackwater River, and the community of Nelson in adjacent Saline County lies two miles to the west-northwest. Lamine is six miles to the southeast on Missouri Route 41.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 162 people, 64 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 490.9 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 263.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 1.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 64 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% 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 3.02.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 199 people, 85 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 611.1 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 294.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.98% White, 2.51% African American and 0.50% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 85 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,481, and the median income for a family was $26,932. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,186. About 21.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.0% of those 65 or over.

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Boonville, Missouri

Boonville is a city and the county seat of Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 7,964 at the 2020 census. The city was the site of a skirmish early in the Civil War, on July 17, 1861. Union forces defeated the Missouri State Guard in the first Battle of Boonville. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area.

History
The community derives its name from Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, who were the sons of Daniel Boone and established their salt business near the community in the early 1800s, delivering their product from salt licks to St. Louis. The area has been called "Boone's Lick" and the route from the lick to St. Charles/St. Louis, Missouri is called the Boone's Lick Trail. The eastern terminus near Boonville at Franklin, Missouri is considered the original start of the Santa Fe Trail.

The first pioneers were Hannah and Stephen Cole, who settled in 1810. During skirmishes with Native Americans in the War of 1812 they moved to a fort on the north side of the Missouri River (called on markers as "Hannah Cole Fort"). That fort subsequently became the first county seat of Howard County, Missouri.

After the war, the town was formally laid out in 1817 by Asa Morgan and Charles Lucas. Boonville was named the county seat in 1818.

The community's position on the Santa Fe Trail and Missouri River led to many historically important residents during the era of westward expansion, including politicians William Ash (a former slave turned Virginia General Assemblyman), David Barton, George Graham Vest (famous for his "man’s best friend" closing argument in an 1869 trial), and self-taught artist George Caleb Bingham.

The Cooper County Jail was built in 1848 and remained in place until 1979 with a claim that it was the longest-serving jail in Missouri history.

In 1855, Thespian Hall opened, and today claims to be the oldest continuously running theatre west of the Allegheny Mountains.

More than 400 buildings (most in 14 separate historical districts) are listed on National Register of Historic Places listings in Cooper County, Missouri.

During the American Civil War, the community was fought over and held by both Union and Confederate forces, beginning with the Battle of Boonville on June 17, 1861 (a month before the First Battle of Bull Run) which gave the Union control of the Missouri River. The Second Battle of Boonville occurred on September 13, 1861. The community would be captured by Sterling Price in 1864 in Price's Raid.

The city was a strategic target because of its location on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The track was subsequently taken over by the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. In the 1980s, the track section that traversed the town was converted into parkland, as part of Katy Trail State Park. Today, the "Katy Trail" is the longest rails to trails system in the United States.

In 2008, Anheuser-Busch InBev opened the Warm Springs Ranch east of Boonville as the primary breeding farm for the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.21 sqmi, of which 6.89 sqmi is land and 0.32 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 7,964 people, 2,921 households, and 1,938 families in Boonville. The population density was 1,031.6 per square mile (398.6/km$2$). There were 3,438 housing units at an average density of 445.3 per square mile (172.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 79.75% (6,351) white, 10.59% (843) black or African-American, 0.36% (29) Native American, 0.58% (46) Asian, 0.03% (2) Pacific Islander, 0.88% (70) from other races, and 7.82% (623) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (241) of the population.

Of the 2,921 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.1% were married couples living together; 37.2% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.6% consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.8.

20.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 120.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,460 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,578) and the median family income was $53,367 (+/- $7,247). Males had a median income of $28,027 (+/- $4,135) versus $31,048 (+/- $5,148) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,348 (+/- $3,945). Approximately, 13.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,319 people, 2,918 households, and 1,787 families living in the city. The population density was 1207.4 PD/sqmi. There were 3,294 housing units at an average density of 478.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 13.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 2,918 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,202 people, 2,667 households, and 1,696 families living in the city. The population density was 1,190.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,041 housing units at an average density of 441.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.22% White, 16.84% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 2,667 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female house holder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 19.6% under the age of 18, 20.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 138.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 146.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,440, and the median income for a family was $40,294. Males had a median income of $28,498 versus $20,739 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,854. About 9.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
Boonville is near the middle of the Katy Trail, a 225-mile state park enjoyed by cyclists and hikers. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Bridge in Boonville, which crosses the Missouri near the Isle of Capri Casino and Historic Selwyn Shoe Factory (which has been refurnished as apartments), has been subject of controversy. The Union Pacific Railroad had planned to remove sections of the bridge and reinstall them at Jefferson City, which would sever the route and possibly eliminate the railbank protections and allow the right of way to revert to adjacent property owners. However, Friends of Historic Boonville and others across the state oppose the idea. Governor Jay Nixon announced in 2010 that Union Pacific would transfer ownership of the bridge to the City of Boonville.

Annually, Boonville celebrates Boonville Heritage Days. This is a summer weekend event that focuses on heritage. Activities include a parade, craft booths, a carnival and much fun for people of all ages. On the last evening there is a fireworks show.

Other annual events include the Festival of the Leaves, which is held on the last Saturday in September, and The Festival of The Lights, which is held every Thursday night in September. Shops stay open late, and there are booths with food, free stuff, and games. The historic Thespian Hall, located downtown, is used for concerts, art shows, and plays.

The annual Halloween parade features the award-winning Boonville Silver Pirate Band dressed up in a variety of fanciful maritime costumes.

Twillman Field in Harley Park is also a source of local pride, as it hosts several baseball tournaments every year, including state and regional championships, with ages ranging from 13 to 18. At one time in the late 1980s through 1990s, it was considered by some to be the third best baseball field in the state, trailing only the Major League parks in St. Louis and Kansas City.

Correctional facility
The Missouri Training School for Boys, a juvenile correctional facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services, opened in 1889. By 1948 violent prisoners had killed two boys. As a result, Governor of Missouri Phil M. Donnelly removed 71 prisoners from the training school and relocated them to an adult prison. He dismissed the board of the State Board for Training Schools, the juvenile correctional authority. It closed in 1983. The facility is now the Boonville Correctional Center, a minimum security, adult institution for men in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Education
The Boonville R-1 School District has four schools. Hannah Cole Elementary, David Barton Elementary, Laura Speed Elliott (LSE) Middle School, and Boonville High School are all located in Boonville. The superintendent of schools is Mark Harvey and the school mascot is the Pirates.

There is also a parochial PreK-8th school Sts. Peter and Paul, which was established in the 1850s and has the Warriors as their mascot.

Boonville has a public library, a branch of the Boonslick Regional Library.

Media
Boonville is served by one newspaper, the Boonville Daily News. Boonville also has a radio station, KWRT, which airs at 1370 kHz A.M. and 98.7 kHz F.M.

Notable people

 * George Ainslie, Congressional delegate from Idaho Territory.
 * Nathaniel Albertson, U.S. Congressman from Indiana
 * Cathy Barton, folk music singer and musician
 * Henry S. Benedict, U.S. Congressman from California
 * Bill Corum, New York sportswriter and sportscaster and Churchill Downs racetrack president, attended school in Boonville.
 * John Cosgrove, U.S. Congressman from Missouri
 * Don Dee, basketball player
 * Sara Evans, country music singer and songwriter
 * Colonel Arthur M. Hitch, Superintendent of Kemper Military School, 1928–1948.
 * Colonel Thomas A. Johnston, Builder of Kemper Military School, Superintendent and President from 1881 to 1928.
 * Frederick T. Kemper, founder of school later known as Kemper Military School
 * Carl Lachmund, classical pianist
 * Julia Lee, blues singer and pianist
 * Julius and William Manger, founders of Manger Hotels
 * Bob and Bill Meistrell, inventors of the Body Glove
 * John Gaines Miller, U.S. Congressman from Missouri
 * Henry L. Myers, U.S. Senator from Montana
 * Theron Moses Rice, U.S. Congressman from Missouri
 * Joseph Franklin Rutherford (Founder of Jehovah's Witnesses and 2nd President of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society) Other references list his birthplace as Versailles, Missouri
 * Doc Quigg, journalist
 * Lon Vest Stephens, Governor of Missouri and State Treasurer
 * Minus Story (band)
 * James Milton Turner, educator and diplomat who helped establish Sumner School
 * George Graham Vest, U.S. Senator from Missouri
 * C.T. Vivian, American writer and civil rights activist
 * Florence Warfield Sillers, historian and socialite
 * Walter Williams, founder of the Missouri School of Journalism and former president of the University of Missouri.
 * Robert Patterson Clark Wilson, U.S. Congressman from Missouri

title: Boonville, Missouri


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Bunceton, Missouri

Bunceton is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 354 at the 2010 census.

History
Bunceton was laid out and platted in 1868. The city was named for Harvey Bunce, an early county resident. A post office has been in operation at Bunceton since 1868. In 1980, Bunceton elected the United States' first openly gay mayor, Gerald Ulrich.

Geography
The town is located on Missouri Route J, three miles east of Missouri Route 5. Bunceton is on the Stevens Branch tributary of Petite Saline Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 354 people, 140 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 376.6 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 193.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 4.2% African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 140 households, of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. Of all households 25.7% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. Of residents, 25.1% were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 348 people, 152 households, and 93 families living in the city. The population density was 368.1 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 192.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.80% White, 6.90% African American, 0.57% Native American, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 152 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. Of all households 32.2% were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,696 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,202. About 7.3% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Cooper County R-IV, also known as Bunceton School, serves kindergarten through twelfth grade.

title: Bunceton, Missouri


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Otterville, Missouri

Otterville is a city in southwest Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 454 at the 2010 census.

History
Otterville was originally called Elkton, and under the latter name was platted in 1837. The present name is after nearby Otter Creek. A post office called Otterville has been in operation since 1848.

Geography
Otterville is located on routes A and BB three-quarters of a mile north of the county line and U.S. Route 50. The community is on the Long Branch tributary to the Lamine River and the Lamine River Conservation Area which is one mile east of the town. Clifton City is about 4.5 miles to the north on route BB. Syracuse is about seven miles to the east-southeast in Morgan County and Smithton is about 4.5 miles to the southwest in Pettis County. Sedalia is twelve miles to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 454 people, 190 households, and 125 families living in the city. The population density was 926.5 PD/sqmi. There were 224 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 190 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 476 people, 200 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 972.5 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 461.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.53% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.42% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 200 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% 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 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,031, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $25,125 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,741. About 8.1% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Media
KCVK (107.7 FM) is an affiliate of Spirit FM, a network of non-commercial Christian music and talk stations owned by Lake Area Educational Broadcasting Foundation. KCVK's programming originates from KCVO in Camdenton.

title: Otterville, Missouri


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Pilot Grove, Missouri

Pilot Grove is a city in the Pilot Grove Township in northern Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 768 at the 2010 census.

History
Pilot Grove was platted in 1873. The city was named from an old-growth grove of hickory trees, which once served as a local landmark or "pilot" to travelers.

Geography
Pilot Grove is located along Missouri Route 135 and is four miles south of I-70. It is approximately eleven miles southwest of Boonville. The Petite Saline Creek flows past about two miles to the east of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 768 people, 304 households, and 193 families living in the city. The population density was 1828.6 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 795.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 304 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 723 people, 287 households, and 187 families living in the city. The population density was 1,724.8 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 756.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% White, 0.97% African American, 0.69% Native American, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 287 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,354, and the median income for a family was $37,143. Males had a median income of $29,318 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,857. About 4.8% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Edward H. Harte, journalist

title: Pilot Grove, Missouri


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Wooldridge, Missouri

Wooldridge is a village in northeastern Cooper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 61 at the 2010 census.

History
Wooldridge was laid out in 1901. The village was named for Dr. Wooldridge, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Wooldridge has been in operation since 1902.

2022 fire
On October 22, 2022, a large fire destroyed 23 buildings, about half the town. With a drought and high winds, the fire quickly spread.

Geography
Wooldridge is located on Missouri Route 179 in the northeast corner of Cooper County. The Missouri River floodplain lies adjacent to the northeast side of the community. Boonville lies approximately eleven miles to the northwest. Columbia is nine miles to the northeast in adjacent Boone County.

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 61 people, 32 households, and 15 families living in the village. The population density was 1016.7 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 650.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.7% White, 1.6% Native American, and 1.6% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.5% of the population.

There were 32 households, of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.0% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.1% were non-families. 50.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 42.8 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 46% were from 45 to 64; and 3.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 47 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the village. The population density was 761.3 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 340.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.87% White, and 2.13% from two or more races.

There were 18 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 2.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,781. There were 15.4% of families and 29.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 42.1% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Wooldridge, Missouri


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Leasburg, Missouri

Leasburg is a village in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. The population was 338 at the 2010 census.

History
Leasburg was laid out in 1859, and named after Samuel Lea, a pioneer settler. An early variant name was Harrison Station. A post office called Leasburg has been in operation since 1860.

The Scotia Iron Furnace Stack was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Geography
Leasburg is located on Missouri Route H two miles south of I-44. Cuba is six miles to the west and Bourbon is five miles to the northeast. Onondaga Cave State Park is four miles to the southeast along Missouri Route H.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 338 people, 144 households, and 80 families living in the village. The population density was 786.0 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 360.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.52% White, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.89% from two or more races.

There were 144 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 3.26.

The median age in the village was 37.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 323 people, 144 households, and 88 families living in the village. The population density was 750.2 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 376.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.45% White, 0.62% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.4% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $19,750, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,878. About 14.6% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Leasburg, Missouri


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St. Cloud, Missouri

St. Cloud is a village in northeast Crawford County, Missouri, United States. The population was 41 at the 2010 census.

Geography
St. Cloud is located on Interstate 44 1.5 miles northeast of Bourbon and 3.5 miles southwest of Sullivan.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 41 people, 18 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 33.1 PD/sqmi. There were 21 housing units at an average density of 16.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 87.80% White, 7.32% Black or African American, 2.44% Native American, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.32% of the population.

There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% 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 2.67.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 17.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 17% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 9.7% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 43.9% male and 56.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 56 people, 24 households, and 19 families living in the village. The population density was 45.2 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 21.0 per square mile (8.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 94.64% White, 5.36% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.71% of the population.

There were 24 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.68.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $19,375. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,081. There were 40.0% of families and 48.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 61.9% of under eighteens and 44.4% of those over 64.

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Steelville, Missouri

Steelville is a city in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,472 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County. Steelville is the hometown of Congressman Albert Reeves and Missouri State Representative Jason Chipman. The town was named after the landowner James Steel.

History
Before the 1800s, the first people to live in the Steelville area were groups likely tied to the Osage nation. These peoples were driven west into what became modern-day Oklahoma. In the 1830s, the Trail of Tears, a government-sponsored forced march of the largest groups of the southeastern United States, passed through Steelville, with people primarily from the Choctaw and Cherokee tribes. They came mostly from Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee and were forced to relocate to Oklahoma and the West. It is believed that they stopped in Steelville around the spring to rest, bury their dead and get supplies.

The first settlers in Steelville were William Britton, who built a small grist mill along the Yadkin Creek, and James Steel, who operated a trading post and was appointed by the government as commissioner to lay out the city in 1835 – the year in which Steelville was founded. Britton remained in the area. Steel, according to census, moved northward to continue his interest in mining.

Steel purchased 40 acres of land from the government, which he later sold to the "County Court" on December 16, 1835, for $50. By this time, a little settlement had sprung up. Crawford County Court named the town Steelville as the county seat. The deed was recorded on December 18, 1835, the town was platted, and the first deeds to lots were sold for $12 each.

The Snelson-Brinker House was built outside Steelville by Levi Lane Snelson in 1834 and sold to John B. Brinker in 1837. Mary, a 14-year-old slave owned by Brinker, was hanged at Steelville in 1838 for the murder of Brinker's infant daughter. She is the youngest person to be legally executed in Missouri.

The town was incorporated as a city of the fourth class in 1885. At this time, there were 500 inhabitants. The Lebanon Lodge, Masonic, was chartered on October 14, 1846. The first tailor, Mr. Vanburg, came in town in 1844. The first hotel was owned by James Davis. In 1847, A. W. Johnson opened a blacksmith shop. Andrew Jackson opened the first post office. Doctor Dunlap was the first doctor. In 1838, J. H. Johnson opened the first saddle and harness shop.

The Steelville Normal Business Institute was originally at Vichy. It was moved to Steelville with the help of John T. Woodruff of Springfield and Professor Hayes and opened during the latter part of 1890.

The first newspaper in Steelville, Steelville Crawford Missouri, was established on May 4, 1874, by Thomas Roberts. The paper was printed in a log cabin the first time and was a Republican paper.

The Steelville Bank began operations in October 1884 under the direction of its president, G. W. Matlock. This was constructed of brick and was very strong by the standards of that time. Later, the bank was named Crawford County Farmers Bank. In 1925, bank robbers made an attempt to rob it. Most of the robbers were killed. Robbers included Basil Doman, age 21, from Mitchell, Illinois. McCellan was wounded and died after being examined. Albert Walters, age 20, from Granite City, Illinois, was the driver of the getaway car and was shot. The youngest, Leslie Reiter, age 16, from Madison, Illinois, was sent to jail. One robber was dead, two were wounded, one was taken prisoner and a fifth escaped. He was never caught or identified. The sheriff at the time was Mr. Enke. There was only one citizen wounded – A. D. Schwieder – who was walking out of the adjoining store and was shot in the leg after a shoot out with one of the robbers, whom he killed.

While this was not how the town got its name, Steelville was located in an active iron mining area. The Cherry Valley Iron Mines just east of Steelville opened in 1878, and had produced 736,800 tons of ore between 1878 and 1910. The mines even created their own railway, the Crawford County Midland Railroad, to link with the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway to provide needed haulage services. However, iron production was more or less exhausted by 1924.

The Big Bend Rural School and Snelson-Brinker House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Steelville is located in west central Crawford County at the intersection of routes 8 and 19. Cuba lies 7.5 miles to the north and Cherryville is 8.5 miles to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 1,642 people, 638 households and 345 families living in the city. The population density was 678.5 /sqmi. There were 753 housing units at an average density of 311.2 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 90.10% White, 5.97% Black or African American, 1.16% Native American, 4.43% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 638 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% 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 3.12.

The median age was 36.8 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender make-up of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,429 people, 616 households and 349 families living in the city. The population density was 548.8 /sqmi. There were 724 housing units at an average density of 278.0 /sqmi. The racial make-up was 99.09% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.42% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07% of the population.

There were 616 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% 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.

24.4% Of the population were under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 74.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.2 males.

The median household income was $19,596 and the median family income was $26,765. Males had a median income of $23,913 and females $16,250. The per capita income was $12,550. About 20.2% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.0% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Steelville R-III School District covers the entirety of the city of Steelville, as well as the surrounding area. Steelville Elementary has 401 students grades PK, K-4. Steelville Middle School has 316 students grades 5–8. Steelville High School has 253 students grades 9-12.

Steelville has a public library, a branch of the Crawford County Library District.

Arts and culture
Steelville is the self-proclaimed "Floating Capital of Missouri". The Meramec River passes just to the north of the city.

title: Steelville, Missouri