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Holliday, Missouri

Holliday is a village in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 census.

History
Holliday was platted in 1877 and named after Thompson Holliday, a local merchant. A post office called Holliday has been in operation since 1873.

The Holliday Petroglyphs near the village were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Geography
Holliday is located in western Monroe County at 39.49278°N, -92.12972°W (39.492854, -92.129773). It is 1 mi north of U.S. Route 24 on State Highway A. Paris, the Monroe county seat, is 7 mi east on US 24, and Moberly is 18 mi to the west.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 137 people, 59 households, and 41 families living in the village. The population density was 526.9 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 273.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.7% African American, and 0.7% Native American.

There were 59 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the village was 44.2 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 55 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 496.2 PD/sqmi. There were 74 housing units at an average density of 284.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 55 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 2.80.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,266. There were 11.1% of families and 15.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 34.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Guy Curtright (b. October 18, 1912), Major League Baseball player for the Chicago White Sox

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Madison, Missouri

Madison is a city in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 515 at the 2020 census.

History
The first settlement at Madison was made in 1836. James R. Abernathy settled in Madison in that year, and named the town after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. In 1837, Abernathy laid out and divided 40 acres of land in the town into 90 lots, which he sold for $1,100.

A post office called Madison has existed since 1837.

Geography
Madison is in western Monroe County along U.S. Route 24 (Broadway Street), which leads east 11 mi to Paris, the county seat, and west 14 mi to Moberly. Missouri Route 151 also passes through the center of Madison, leading north 21 mi to Clarence and south 22 mi to Centralia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Madison has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all land. Land within the city limits drains northwest to Pedee Branch, a north-flowing tributary of Flat Creek, which in turn leads to the Middle Fork of the Salt River; and southeast toward the Elk Fork of the Salt River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 554 people, 243 households, and 151 families residing in the city. The population density was 1231.1 PD/sqmi. There were 281 housing units at an average density of 624.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 243 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.2% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 586 people, 258 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,314.3 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 654.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $35,875. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $19,327 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,128. About 10.6% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Madison is administered by the Madison C-3 School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school and Madison High School.

Madison has a public library, a branch of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries.

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Paris, Missouri

Paris is a city and county seat of Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,161 at the 2020 census.

History
Paris was platted in 1831, and named after Paris, Kentucky, the native home of one of the first settlers, Mrs. James C. Fox. James R. Abernathy was one of the first settlers in Paris in 1831. The town was laid out in 1831 by Abernathy, James C. Fox, Hightower F. Hackney, and E. W. McBride. In 1837, Paris contained seven stores and a number of families. On March 10, 1832, Abernathy and seven others organized the first Christian church in Paris. The church was built in a Gothic style of brick with four rooms at a cost of $11,000.

A post office called Paris has been in operation since 1841.

The Paris Male Academy and Union Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Paris is in northeastern Missouri, in the center of Monroe County. U.S. Route 24 bypasses the city on the northwest side, leading northeast 21 mi to Monroe City and west 26 mi to Moberly. US 24 Business passes through the center of town, partly along Main Street. Missouri Route 15 passes through the center of Paris on Main Street, leading north 17 mi to Shelbina and south 26 mi to the city of Mexico. Missouri Route 154 leads east from Paris 19 mi to Perry.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Paris has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 0.63%, are water. The Middle Fork of the Salt River forms the northern border of the city; the river flows into Mark Twain Lake 3 mi to the east.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Paris has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,220 people, 528 households, and 309 families living in the city. The population density was 983.9 PD/sqmi. There were 643 housing units at an average density of 518.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 4.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 528 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,529 people, 603 households, and 364 families living in the city. The population density was 1,228.5 PD/sqmi. There were 682 housing units at an average density of 548.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.15% White, 6.21% African American, 0.92% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,556, and the median income for a family was $36,917. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $18,580 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,980. About 5.8% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in the city is administered by Paris R-II School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Paris High School.

Paris has a public library, a branch of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries.

Notable people

 * Armstead M. Alexander, U.S. congressman
 * Thomas Curtright, professor of physics at the University of Miami
 * Glenn Jacobs, WWE professional wrestler known as "Kane"
 * Mary Margaret McBride, radio pioneer; born near Paris

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Stoutsville, Missouri

Stoutsville is a village in Monroe County, Missouri, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census.

History
Stoutsville was platted in 1871 and named after the family of Robert P. Stout, the original owners of the town site. A post office called Stoutsville has been in operation since 1872.

Geography
Stoutsville is in northeast Monroe County, adjacent to the Buck Creek confluence with Mark Twain Lake and just south of U.S. Route 24. Paris, the county seat, is 10 mi to the southwest, and Monroe City is 11 mi to the northeast via US 24.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stoutsville has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, of which 0.82 sqmi are land and 0.01 sqmi, or 1.08%, are water. The village is in the watershed of the Salt River, an east-flowing tributary of the Mississippi.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 36 people, 16 households, and 14 families living in the village. The population density was 44.4 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 42.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.4% White and 5.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 16 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.3% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the village was 48.5 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.7% were from 25 to 44; 41.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 44 people, 24 households, and 15 families living in the village. The population density was 55.1 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 51.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.45% White and 4.55% Native American.

There were 24 households, out of which 4.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.3% 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 1.83 and the average family size was 2.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 6.8% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,165. There were no families and 4.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Bellflower, Missouri

Bellflower is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 325 at the 2020 census, down from 393 in 2010.

History
A post office called Bellflower has been in operation since 1887. The community was named for bellflowers near the original town site.

Geography
Bellflower is in northeastern Montgomery County, 10 mi east-northeast of Montgomery City, the county seat. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land. The East Branch of Brush Creek passes through the northwest corner of the city, flowing north to Brush Creek, a tributary of the Cuivre River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 393 people, 142 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 701.8 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 333.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.4% White, 2.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 142 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 427 people, 140 households, and 105 families living in the city. The population density was 777.6 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 335.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.23% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the city the population was spread out, with 39.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,594, and the median income for a family was $33,958. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $16,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,257. About 10.5% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.2% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

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High Hill, Missouri

High Hill is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 186 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called High Hill has been in operation since 1837. The community was so named on account of its lofty elevation.

Farmers Mercantile Co. Building and High Hill School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
High Hill is in eastern Montgomery County, adjacent to Interstate 70. The city is accessible from the expressway via Highway F. I-70 leads west 4 mi to New Florence and east 5 mi to Jonesburg. St. Louis is 75 mi to the east, and Columbia is 55 mi to the west. The Norfolk Southern Railway passes through the city, leading east to St. Louis and northwest to Moberly and thence to Kansas City.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, High Hill has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land. The ridge on which the city sits drains north toward Bear Creek, a tributary of the West Fork of the Cuivre River, which continues east to the Mississippi; and south to a different Bear Creek, a tributary of the Loutre River, which continues south to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 195 people, 85 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 423.9 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 221.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.0% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 85 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 231 people, 102 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 502.2 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 260.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.10% White, 0.43% Native American, 1.30% Asian, and 2.16% from two or more races.

There were 102 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,155. About 4.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those sixty-five or over.

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Jonesburg, Missouri

Jonesburg is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 726 at the 2020 census.

History
Jonesburg was platted in 1858 and named in honor of James Jones, a pioneer citizen. A post office called "Jonesburgh" was established in 1868, and the name was changed to Jonesburg in 1893.

Geography
Jonesburg is in eastern Montgomery County, with a portion of its southern border following the Warren County line. Interstate 70/U.S. Route 40 passes through the north side of the city, with access from Exit 183 (North 1st Street). I-70 leads east 66 mi to St. Louis and west 58 mi to Columbia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Jonesburg has a total area of 1.72 sqmi, all land. The city lies on a wide ridge which drains north toward Little Bear Creek, part of the Cuivre River watershed flowing directly to the Mississippi; and drains south toward Bear Creek, part of the Loutre River watershed leading to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 768 people, 281 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 656.4 PD/sqmi. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 277.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 281 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% 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.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 695 people, 269 households, and 161 families living in the city. The population density was 553.3 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 235.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.69% White, 1.44% African American, 0.14% Native American, and 1.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 269 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% 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 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,875, and the median income for a family was $31,786. Males had a median income of $25,446 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,230. About 14.7% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 23.6% of those age 65 or over.

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McKittrick, Missouri

McKittrick is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 77 at the 2020 census.

History
McKittrick was laid out in 1895 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called McKittrick was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1967.

The McKittrick Farmers Mercantile was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Geography
McKittrick is in southeastern Montgomery County. Missouri Route 19 passes through the west side of the city limits, leading south 2 mi across the Missouri River to the larger city of Hermann, with which it shares a ZIP Code. Route 19 also leads north 15 mi to New Florence.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land. The Loutre River, a tributary of the Missouri River, forms the western border of the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 61 people, 28 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 677.8 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 28 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 72 people, 27 households and 20 families living in the town. The population density was 440.7 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 195.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.22% White and 2.78% Asian.

There were 27 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.10.

Age distribution was 19.4% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $37,750, and the median family income was $38,750. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,105. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Middletown, Missouri

Middletown is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 171 at the 2020 census.

History
Middletown was laid out in 1834, and so named on account of its location midway in an agricultural district.

Geography
Middletown is located in northern Montgomery County at 39.1275°N, -91.41472°W (39.127475, -91.414681). Missouri Route 161 passes through the south side of the city as Johnson Street, leading south-southwest 14 mi to Montgomery City, the county seat, and northeast 21 mi to Bowling Green.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Middletown has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land. Coon Creek, an east-flowing tributary of the West Fork of the Cuivre River, crosses the southwest corner of the city. The Cuivre River is a direct tributary of the Mississippi.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 167 people, 79 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 521.9 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 325.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 0.6% Native American, and 6.0% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 199 people, 90 households, and 56 families living in the town. The population density was 620.3 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 333.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.50% White, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 65.7% 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 2.79.

In the town the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,500, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $17,321 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,756. About 29.2% of families and 35.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 64.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.5% of those 65 or over.

title: Middletown, Missouri


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New Florence, Missouri

New Florence is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 641 at the 2020 census, down from 769 in 2010.

History
New Florence was first named "Florence", and under the latter name was platted in 1858, after Florence Lewis, the daughter of a first settler. A post office called New Florence has been in operation since 1858.

Geography
New Florence is in central Montgomery County and lies at the junction of Interstate 70 and Missouri Route 19. Highway 19 passes through the west side of the city and is accessible from Interstate 70 via Exit 175. Montgomery City, the county seat, is 5 mi to the northwest via Highway 19, while Hermann is 16 mi to the south.

New Florence includes a branch of Stone Hill Winery, based in Hermann. From here to the St. Louis suburbs is the geographic area known as the Missouri Rhineland, first established as a center of vineyards by German immigrants in the mid-19th century.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Florence has a total area of 3.03 sqmi, of which 0.02 sqmi, or 0.69%, are water. The city sits along a slight ridge which drains north toward Elkhorn Creek, part of the Cuivre River watershed flowing east to the Mississippi River; and which drains west to Smith Branch, part of the Loutre River watershed flowing south to the Missouri. The southwest corner of the city drains into Calhoun Hollow and Clear Creek, another tributary of the Loutre.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 769 people, 257 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 263.4 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 103.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 257 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 764 people, 248 households, and 176 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.3 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 177.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.12% White, 1.05% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.92% from other races, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,156, and the median income for a family was $34,722. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $18,864 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,367. About 16.7% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: New Florence, Missouri


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Rhineland, Missouri

Rhineland is a village in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 139 at the 2020 census. Its name came from German immigrants from the river Rhine area.

Located on the north side of the Missouri River valley, Rhineland was devastated in the Great Flood of 1993. It was one of the first towns to accept federal funds to move out of a flood plain. All houses in the town were moved about 1½ miles uphill.

History
Rhineland was originally built up chiefly by Germans, who named the settlement after the river Rhine. A post office called Rhineland has been in operation since 1853. The town site was platted in 1853.

The Heinrich Gloe House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Geography
Rhineland is in southern Montgomery County, 1.5 mi north of the Missouri River. Missouri Route 94 passes through the former location of the village, at the base of the hill on which the village now sits. The city of Hermann is 5 mi to the southeast, across the Missouri via State Highway 19.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rhineland has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 142 people, 60 households, and 41 families residing in the village. The population density was 417.6 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 191.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White, 0.7% Asian, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 2.93.

The median age in the village was 41.3 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 176 people, 66 households, and 45 families residing in the town. The population density was 515.4 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 199.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.86% White, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the town the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 13.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,989. About 6.0% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Rhineland, Missouri


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Wellsville, Missouri

Wellsville is a city in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States. The population was 998 at the 2020 census, down from 1,217 in 2010.

History
Wellsville was platted in 1856, and named after Charles Wells who was the original owner of the land. A post office called Wellsville has been in operation since 1857.

Geography
Wellsville is in northwestern Montgomery County, along Missouri Route 19. It is 8 mi northwest of Montgomery City, the county seat, and 22 mi southeast of the city of Mexico.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wellsville has a total area of 1.54 sqmi, of which 0.002 sqmi, or 0.13%, are water. The city sits on high ground which drains east to White Oak Creek and northwest to Little Coon Creek, both part of the Cuivre River watershed flowing east to the Mississippi River; and southwest to Coal Branch, part of the Loutre River watershed leading south to the Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,217 people, 446 households, and 289 families residing in the city. The population density was 790.3 PD/sqmi. There were 564 housing units at an average density of 366.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 2.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 446 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,423 people, 533 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 999.8 PD/sqmi. There were 604 housing units at an average density of 424.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.18% White, 4.43% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,260, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,817. About 14.8% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Wellsville is administered by Wellsville-Middletown R-I School District.

Wellsville has a lending library, the Wellsville Public Library.

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Barnett, Missouri

Barnett is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 158 at the 2020 census, down from 203 in 2010.

History
Variant names were "Stone House" and "Barnetsville". A post office called Stone House was established in 1858, and the name was changed to Barnetsville in 1875. For a brief period of time, the name was Marysville, after a citizen named Mary Justice. The name changed to Barnett in 1880, when the town was rebuilt following a tornado. The present name is after one Mr. Barnet, an early settler.

The Jesse Ratcliff House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Geography
Barnett is in eastern Morgan County on the south side of Missouri Route 52, which leads northwest 11 mi to Versailles, the county seat, and southeast 6 mi to Eldon. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Barnett has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land. The city sits on a ridge which drains north to Wilkes Creek, an east-flowing tributary of South Moreau Creek, part of the Moreau River watershed; and south to Indian Creek, which flows southwest to the Lake of the Ozarks on the Osage River. The Moreau and Osage Rivers are tributaries of the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 203 people, 81 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 751.9 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 355.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 3.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 81 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 28.4% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% 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 207 people, 78 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 757.6 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 322.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.58% White, 0.48% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.97% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races.

There were 78 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.5% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,023, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $23,214 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,499. About 7.7% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

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Gravois Mills, Missouri

Gravois Mills is a town in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 census.

History
Gravois Mills was laid out in 1884 and named for a nearby gristmill on Gravois Creek. A post office called Gravois Mills has been in operation since 1860.

Old St. Patrick's Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Geography
Gravois Mills is located in southern Morgan County on the upper end of the Gravois Creek arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri Route 5 passes through the town, leading north 9 mi to Versailles, the Morgan county seat, and south 12 mi to Sunrise Beach.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gravois Mills has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, of which 0.74 sqmi are land and 0.08 sqmi, or 9.73%, are water. The village sits on the southwest side of the Gravois Creek arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, 10 mi upstream from (northwest of) the arm's confluence with the Osage River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 144 people, 59 households, and 33 families residing in the village. The population density was 194.6 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 145.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.1% White, 1.4% African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 59 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 33.9% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 46 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 208 people, 101 households, and 56 families residing in the town. The population density was 268.4 PD/sqmi. There were 144 housing units at an average density of 185.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.56% White, 0.96% African American, and 0.48% from two or more races.

There were 101 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,167, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $12,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,060. About 24.1% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

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Laurie, Missouri

Laurie is a city in southern Morgan and northern Camden counties, Missouri, United States. The population was 939 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Laurie is located along the southern border of Morgan County, and a small portion extends south into Camden County. It is about 2 mi north of the Lake of the Ozarks. The city is on Missouri Route 5, which leads southeast 3 mi to Sunrise Beach and north 8 mi to Gravois Mills. Versailles, the Morgan county seat, is 18 mi north of Laurie.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Laurie has a total area of 5.50 sqmi, all land. The city sits on a ridge which drains in all directions toward the Lake of the Ozarks.

Events
Every year from Mid-November to News Year Day, a drive-through village area of Christmas lights is shown known as "Enchanted Village of Lights."

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 945 people, 457 households, and 241 families living in the city. The population density was 171.8 PD/sqmi. There were 549 housing units at an average density of 99.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 457 households, of which 17.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.52.

The median age in the city was 55.8 years. 14% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 39.2% 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 663 people, 299 households, and 156 families living in the village. The population density was 126.0 PD/sqmi. There were 329 housing units at an average density of 62.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.29% White, 0.45% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.15% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 299 households, out of which 17.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.8% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.59.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 14.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 19.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 40.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,333, and the median income for a family was $35,357. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,023. About 8.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
The local climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

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Stover, Missouri

Stover is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,006 at the 2020 census, down from 1,094 in 2010.

History
A post office called Stover has been in operation since 1875. The community has the name of John Hubler Stover, a congressman from Missouri. Stover was laid out at its current site in 1905 when the railroad was extended to that point. Prior to 1905, the city was slightly to the southeast of its current location. When the St. Louis-Kansas City Colorado Railroad, later known as the Rock Island Line, decided to bypass the original village of Stover, residents began setting up businesses along the route. It was in 1905 that the last business made its way to the new location.

Geography
Stover is located in western Morgan County at the intersection of Missouri routes 52 and 135. Versailles, the county seat, is 8 mi to the east, and Cole Camp is 12 mi to the west in adjacent Benton County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stover has a total area of 0.89 sqmi, all land. Land in the city drains west to Gabriel Creek and east to Middle Richland Creek, both north-flowing tributaries of Richland Creek, part of the Lamine River watershed flowing north to the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,094 people, 453 households, and 270 families living in the city. The population density was 1229.2 PD/sqmi. There were 532 housing units at an average density of 597.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 453 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 968 people, 419 households, and 274 families living in the city. The population density was 1,107.1 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 569.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99% White,and less than 1% African American,  Native American, 5% Asian, and  from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino..

There were 419 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,078, and the median income for a family was $32,333. Males had a median income of $22,969 versus $17,411 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,978. About 11.3% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Stover's climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

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Syracuse, Missouri

Syracuse is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census. In the middle of the 19th century, the city was the western terminus of the Pacific Railway that reached 108 miles from St. Louis. The current mayor of Syracuse is Duane A. Doyle.

History
Syracuse was originally called "Pacific City", and under the latter name was laid out in 1858. The present name is after Syracuse, New York.

Geography
Syracuse is in northern Morgan County, along U.S. Route 50, which leads east 5 mi to Tipton and west 19 mi to Sedalia. Versailles, the Morgan county seat, is 19 mi to the south via secondary highways.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Syracuse has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land. The city sits on a ridge which drains southeast toward Messer Creek and northwest toward Otter Creek, both part of the Lamine River watershed leading north to the Missouri.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 68 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 452.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 207.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 172 people, 70 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 451.9 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 215.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.58% Asian, and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 70 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,773, and the median income for a family was $38,214. Males had a median income of $24,750 versus $21,389 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,463. None of the families and 4.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 18.2% of those over 64.

KMOS-TV
Syracuse is home to the KMOS TV Tower, built in 2003 and operated by the University of Central Missouri. At a height of 2000 ft, it is the tallest structure in Missouri.

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Versailles, Missouri

Versailles is a city in Morgan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,539 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Morgan County.

History
A post office called Versailles, after the royal palace in France, has been in operation since 1835. Versailles was not platted until 1854.

The Martin Hotel, built in 1853, had such guests as the showman P. T. Barnum and outlaw robber Jesse James. Since the late 20th century, it has been operated as a museum. Both it and the Morgan County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse was designed in a French style.

Versailles hosts an event known as the Old Tyme Apple Festival every year typically on the first Saturday of October.

Dixon Ticonderoga, a pencil manufacturing company, had a plant in Versailles until it closed in 2005.

Geography
Versailles is in eastern Morgan County. Missouri Route 5 passes through the western and northern sides of the city, leading north 17 mi to Tipton and south 37 mi to Camdenton. Missouri Route 52 joins Route 5 around the north side of Versailles, but leads southeast 17 mi to Eldon and west 8 mi to Stover.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Versailles has a total area of 2.40 sqmi, of which 0.004 sqmi, or 0.17%, are water. The city sits on a ridge which drains north toward the Straight Fork, part of the Moreau River watershed, and south toward Little Gravois Creek, part of the Osage River watershed.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,482 people, 1,034 households, and 590 families living in the city. The population density was 1065.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,201 housing units at an average density of 515.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 2.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 1,034 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,565 people, 1,077 households, and 636 families living in the city. The population density was 1,115.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,195 housing units at an average density of 519.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.40% White, 2.14% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 1,077 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,672, and the median income for a family was $31,088. Males had a median income of $24,054 versus $18,229 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,200. About 11.4% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Versailles is administered by Morgan County R-II School District.

Versailles has a public library, the Morgan County Library.

Notable people

 * Dwight Bolinger, linguist
 * Bill Laurie, executive
 * Joseph Franklin Rutherford, Jehovah's Witness preacher
 * Bud Walton, co-founder of Walmart
 * June Rae Wood, author

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Canalou, Missouri

Canalou is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 338 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code is 63828.

History
Canalou had its start in 1902 as a lumber company town. A post office called Canalou has been in operation since 1903. It is unknown why the name "Canalou" was applied to this community.

Geography
Canalou is located in northwest New Madrid County approximately one mile from the Stoddard County line. It is on Missouri Route H three miles west of Matthews. Sikeston is nine miles to the northeast.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 338 people, 114 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 1690.0 PD/sqmi. There were 121 housing units at an average density of 605.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 1.18% Black or African American, 0.89% Native American, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 114 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.52.

The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 348 people, 125 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 1,380.1 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 555.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.11% White, 3.74% African American, 0.29% Asian, and 0.86% from two or more races.

There were 125 households, out of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $25,417. Males had a median income of $24,792 versus $14,464 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,660. About 20.0% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 39.4% of those age 65 or over.

Media
The Public Radio International documentary show This American Life aired a half-hour segment featuring Canalou, titled "You Can't Go Home Again," as part of its April 9, 1999 "Do-Gooders" episode.

Notable people

 * Eddie Lee Jackson, IIllinois state representative, born in Canalou
 * Michael Parkes (artist) was born in Sikeston and grew up in Canalou.

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Catron, Missouri

Catron is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 67 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Catron has been in operation since 1893. The community has the name of W. C. Catron, a pioneer citizen.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 67 people, 28 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 181.1 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 86.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.58% White, 14.93% Black or African American, and 1.49% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% 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 68 people, 29 households, and 18 families living in the town. The population density was 171.6 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 95.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 77.94% White and 22.06% African American.

There were 29 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,909. There were 22.2% of families and 42.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 60.9% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Gideon, Missouri

Gideon is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2010 census.

History
Gideon had its start in 1900 as a lumber company town. The town site was platted in 1903, and named in honor of Frank Gideon, a businessperson in the lumber industry. A post office called Gideon has been in operation since 1902.

Geography
Gideon is concentrated around the intersection of Missouri Route 153 and Missouri Route 162, in the western Bootheel. The city of Clarkton lies just to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, of which 1.79 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,093 people, 418 households, and 281 families living in the city. The population density was 610.6 PD/sqmi. There were 458 housing units at an average density of 255.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.36% White, 0.09% Black or African American, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 418 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.4% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,113 people, 430 households, and 288 families living in the city. The population density was 618.6 PD/sqmi. There were 465 housing units at an average density of 258.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.56% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.72% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 430 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,208, and the median income for a family was $31,094. Males had a median income of $26,406 versus $19,821 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,556. About 21.5% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 27.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Gideon has a public school system which has two school facilities, Gideon Elementary and Gideon High School. The bulldog is the mascot for the Gideon schools.

Gideon has a lending library, a branch of the New Madrid County Library.

Notable people

 * Mark Littell, the former pitcher for Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals, is from Gideon.

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Howardville, Missouri

Howardville is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 383 at the 2010 census.

History
Howardville was founded by Travis B. Howard, a prominent black educator and activist in the mid-20th century Bootheel region. A graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Howard was inspired by Booker T. Washington's belief that land ownership was among the critical factors in lifting African Americans out of poverty. In the late 1940s, Howard purchased 200 acre of land encompassing much of what is now Howardville, and sold off lots to displaced black sharecroppers. The city incorporated as "Howardville" in 1953.

Howardville High School, initially known as East Lilbourn High School, opened in 1958. After county schools were integrated in the late 1960s, the school operated as a junior high school until 1980. In 2017, the school was nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Travis Howard was the father of Major League Baseball player Elston Howard, the first black player to join the New York Yankees.

Geography
Howardville is situated along U.S. Routes 61 and 62, just west of New Madrid and the Mississippi River. The city of Lilbourn lies just to the north along County Road D, and Marston to the south along US 61. New Madrid County Central High School and New Madrid County Central Middle School are located between Howardville and New Madrid.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 383 people, 160 households, and 101 families living in the city. The population density was 1665.2 PD/sqmi. There were 192 housing units at an average density of 834.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 5.74% White, 92.43% Black or African American, 1.04% Asian, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 160 households, of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 21.9% were married couples living together, 38.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 29.7 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 18.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 41.3% male and 58.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 342 people, 133 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 1,490.0 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 688.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 7.02% White, 92.40% African American, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 18.8% were married couples living together, 39.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $9,671, and the median income for a family was $11,389. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $6,588. About 63.0% of families and 58.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 69.4% of those under age 18 and 73.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Lilbourn, Missouri

Lilbourn is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 994 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Lilbourn has been in operation since 1902. The community has the name of Lilbourn Lewis, an early settler.

Geography
The city is concentrated along Missouri Route D (3rd Street), 1.5 miles north of the road's intersection with U.S. Route 62. Lilbourn is flanked by the small village of North Lilbourn to the northwest. New Madrid lies four miles to the east, and Marston lies five miles to the south. The Little River passes 1.5 miles west of Lilbourn. The St. Louis Southwestern Railway passes through the south part of the community.

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 1,190 people, 489 households, and 320 families living in the city. The population density was 1266.0 PD/sqmi. There were 554 housing units at an average density of 589.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 63.95% White, 34.12% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 489 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, 21.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,303 people, 512 households, and 352 families living in the city. The population density was 1,482.5 PD/sqmi. There were 572 housing units at an average density of 650.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 65.46% White, 32.69% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.92% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 512 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,512, and the median income for a family was $31,786. Males had a median income of $29,688 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,460. About 19.0% of families and 25.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lilbourn has a public library, the Lilbourn Memorial Library.

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Marston, Missouri

Marston is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 503 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Marston has been in operation since 1898. The community was named after the mother's maiden name of an early settler. Marston was incorporated in 1905.

Geography
The city is situated along U.S. Route 61, just west of the Mississippi River. Interstate 55 passes through the eastern part of the city. Both I-55 and US 61 connect Marston with New Madrid to the northeast and Portageville to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 503 people, 226 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 453.2 PD/sqmi. There were 249 housing units at an average density of 224.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.12% White, 17.69% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 226 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 42.1 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 610 people, 259 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 553.7 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 274.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.39% White, 22.46% African American, 0.16% Native American, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 259 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,375, and the median income for a family was $26,167. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,820. About 28.9% of families and 31.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.8% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Marston, Missouri


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Matthews, Missouri

Matthews is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 628 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Matthews has been in operation since 1903. The community has the name of C. D. Matthews, a pioneer citizen.

Geography
Matthews is concentrated along County Road H (Main Street), mostly west of the road's intersection with U.S. Routes 61 and 62 and Missouri Route 80, though the city's municipal boundaries extend eastward beyond this intersection to Interstate 55. US Route 61 and US Route 62 connect Matthews with Sikeston to the north and New Madrid to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.96 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 628 people, 247 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was 320.4 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 136.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.13% White, 1.91% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 247 households, of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 605 people, 252 households, and 179 families living in the city. The population density was 548.6 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 252.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.85% White, 0.17% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.99% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 252 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% 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 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,083, and the median income for a family was $30,655. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,426. About 7.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Madrid County R-I School District operates one school at Matthews, Matthews Elementary School.

Matthews has a lending library, a branch of the New Madrid County Library.

title: Matthews, Missouri


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Morehouse, Missouri

Morehouse is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 973 at the 2010 census.

History
Morehouse was established as a lumber camp in the 19th century. It was known as "Little River" from 1877 to 1887. When a post office was established in 1893, it was named "Morehouse" after Albert P. Morehouse, who served as the 26th Governor of Missouri from 1887 to 1889.

Geography
Morehouse lies along Missouri Route 114 west of Sikeston. U.S. Route 60 passes along the city's southern boundary.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 973 people, 426 households, and 268 families living in the city. The population density was 1231.6 PD/sqmi. There were 499 housing units at an average density of 631.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 0.82% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 1.03% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 426 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% 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 2.82.

The median age in the city was 42.9 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,015 people, 428 households, and 294 families living in the city. The population density was 1,240.9 PD/sqmi. There were 492 housing units at an average density of 601.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 0.49% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.

There were 428 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% 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 2.80.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,931, and the median income for a family was $30,144. Males had a median income of $26,389 versus $17,941 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,691. About 10.5% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 24.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Morehouse Elementary School used to be part of the Sikeston school system, but it now stands empty.

Morehouse has a lending library, a branch of the New Madrid County Library.

Notable people

 * Kasey Rogers (1925-2006), actress

title: Morehouse, Missouri