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Rolla, Missouri

Rolla is a city in, and the county seat of, Phelps County, Missouri, United States. Its population in the 2020 United States Census was 19,943. It is approximately midway between St. Louis and Springfield along I-44. Its micropolitan statistical area consists of Phelps County, Missouri.

It is the home of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, well known for its many engineering departments and computer science department.

The headquarters of the Mark Twain National Forest is in Rolla. The city is also within the Ozark Highlands American Viticultural Area, with vineyards first established by Italian immigrants to the area.

History
The first European-American settlers in Phelps County arrived in the early 19th century, working as farmers and iron workers along the local rivers, such as the Meramec, the Gasconade, and the Little Piney. In 1842, John Webber built the first house in what became the City of Rolla. Nine years later, railroad contractor Edmund Ward Bishop, considered to be the founder of Rolla, settled in the area. The state officially established Rolla as a town in 1858.

Three stories account for how Rolla was named. One story, widely regarded as a folk legend, and acknowledged as such by the Phelps County Historical Society, arises from the competition between Rolla and neighboring Dillon, Missouri, to be designated the county seat. When Rolla was made the county seat in 1861, the residents of Dillon, having lost a round, were allowed to choose the name of the new city and named it Rolla, after a good-for-nothing hunting dog.

Another story came from a citizens' meeting about naming the town. Webber was said to prefer the name Hardscrabble (which was used to describe the soils in the region) and Bishop pushed for the name Phelps Center. George Coppedge, representing new settlers from North Carolina, wanted to name the community after Raleigh. Bishop broke the three-way tie by agreeing with Coppedge as long as the name was spelled properly for the region, Rolla.

But the one story that has some first hand evidence to back it up was that it was named after Rolla Rose of St. Louis. He and others traveled to the area in the 1840s on a hunting trip. He carved his name on a tree so that they would not get lost. His widow, Adeline Rose, related this story in the St. Louis Globe newspaper on July 19,  1903.

With numerous settlers from the South, many residents of Rolla leaned toward the Confederacy during the American Civil War; however, the town was taken by Union forces in June 1861. They built two minor forts — Fort Wyman and Fort Dette — during their occupation. Rolla was also the location of Camp Glover and Camp Davies. From 1863 to 1865, Rolla was the regimental headquarters of the 5th Missouri State Militia.

For most of its history, Rolla has served as a transportation and trading center. In 1860, it became the western terminus of the first-constructed leg of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, colloquially known as the "Frisco Line". Today, the BNSF Railway directly runs through the town.

Rolla was also a regular stop along U.S. Route 66, as it is almost located exactly halfway between the larger cities of St. Louis and Springfield. Today, Interstate 44, U.S. Route 63, and Route 72 all run through Rolla.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.85 sqmi, of which 11.83 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water. Running through the city is the divide line that separates the vast Missouri watershed (via the Little Piney and the Gasconade) from the substantially smaller Meremec watershed (via the Bourbeuse).

Climate
Rolla has a humid subtropical climate. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa".

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 19,943 people, 8,470 households, and 4,141 families in Rolla. The population density was 1,644.1 per square mile (634.9/km$2$). There were 9,509 housing units at an average density of 783.9 per square mile (302.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 80.55% (16,064) white, 4.21% (839) black or African-American, 0.51% (101) Native American, 6.26% (1,248) Asian, 0.05% (9) Pacific Islander, 1.46% (291) from other races, and 6.97% (1,391) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.3% (661) of the population.

Of the 8,470 households, 21.6% had children under the age of 18; 35.2% were married couples living together; 31.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 36.4% consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.7.

17.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 29.7% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 122.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 128.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $37,252 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,474) and the median family income was $55,595 (+/- $4,340). Males had a median income of $17,959 (+/- $5,438) versus $23,582 (+/- $1,673) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $21,873 (+/- $2,358). Approximately, 12.0% of families and 27.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under the age of 18 and 17.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 19,559 people, 7,574 households, and 3,765 families living in the city. The population density was 1653.3 PD/sqmi. There were 8,339 housing units at an average density of 704.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.71% White, 4.11% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 5.70% Asian, 0.09% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.62% of the population.

There were 7,574 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.3% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 26.2 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 29.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 17.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,367 people, 6,514 households, and 3,543 families living in the city. The population density was 1,448.7 PD/sqmi. There were 7,221 housing units at an average density of 639.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 2.92% African American, 0.46% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 1.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 6,514 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.6% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 25.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,479, and the median income for a family was $38,975. Males had a median income of $31,861 versus $19,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,916. About 13.8% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Royal Canin, a major manufacturer of dog and cat food, operates a dry food plant in Rolla.

Small-engine manufacturer Briggs & Stratton operated a major plant in Rolla from 1996 to 2007.

Brewer Science, a nationwide manufacturer of semiconductor manufacturing materials, is headquartered in Rolla.

Hartmann North America started production at a headquarters site in Rolla in July 2017 after the Denmark-based Brødrene Hartmann decided to open such a site in the US. Hartmann is a leading manufacturer of molded-fiber egg packaging, a manufacturer of fruit packaging in South America, and a manufacturer of machinery for producing food packaging. Hartmann used and later expanded the former Briggs & Stratton plant for their Rolla facility.

Education
Rolla is home of the Rolla Bulldogs at Rolla High School and Rolla Middle School.

Rolla is an important center for state and federal education and research in science and technology. It is the home of the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), founded as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy in 1870 and known as the University of Missouri–Rolla (UMR) from 1964 through 2007. Missouri S&T is well known for its engineering and computer science departments. In addition, the US Geological Survey operates a large regional facility with various centers: the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center III, the Missouri Water Science Center, the Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center, National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office Liaisons, and the Rolla Science Information and Library Services office.

Rolla has a lending library, the Rolla Public Library.

Media
Rolla and surrounding communities are served by a daily newspaper, The Rolla Daily News. KUMR, KRTE-FM KFLW, KFBD, KTTR, KMOZ, KTTR-FM, KZNN, KXMO, and KKID are the local commercial radio stations. KMST (FM) is the Public Radio station and KMNR FM is the student radio station of the Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Notable places

 * National Bank of Rolla Building, National Register of Historic Places
 * Phelps County Courthouse, National Register of Historic Places
 * Phelps County Jail, National Register of Historic Places
 * Rolla Ranger Station Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
 * Headquarters, Rolla Division of the US Bureau of Mines, National Register of Historic Places
 * Missouri University of Science and Technology has a half-scale Stonehenge replica built from solid granite located on campus, as well as an astronomical observatory and an operational nuclear reactor, which was the state's first.
 * Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Geology and Land Survey and Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology.
 * United States Geological Survey

Notable people
• Jim Boo (born 1954), former professional ice hockey player

• William B. Breuer (1922–2010), American military historian

• Jean Carnahan (1933–2024), former US Senator

• Mel Carnahan (1934–2000), former Governor of Missouri

• Robin Carnahan (born 1961), former Secretary of State of Missouri

• Russ Carnahan (born 1958), former US Representative

• Samuel Curtis (1805–1866), American Civil War General (Union)

• Charles Gatewood (1942–2016), photographer

• Kyle Hawkins (born 1970), former University of Missouri Men's lacrosse coach

• John Lott (born 1959), Professor of mathematics at University of California, Berkeley

• Claire McCaskill (born 1953), former United States Senator from Missouri

• Shannon Miller (born 1977), Olympic gold medalist

• Mayme Ousley (1887–1970), first woman elected mayor of a town in Missouri; born in Edgar Springs and grew up in Rolla

• John A. Rogers (born 1967), physical chemist, material scientist

• Tony Salmons (born 1957), comic book artist

• Chuck Shelton (1935–2020), former American football coach from Missouri

• Tom Shipley (born 1941), member of popular music duo Brewer & Shipley

• Sarah Steelman (born 1958), former State Treasurer of Missouri

Sister cities

 * 🇩🇪 Sondershausen, Thuringia, Germany

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St. James, Missouri

St. James is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,920 at the 2020 census.

History
The settlement was originally known as Big Prairie because of its location on the natural prairie of that name in the area. In 1859, when a man by the name of John Wood anticipated the extension of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway, the settlement became known for a short time as Scioto, named after the town of Scioto, Ohio, where many of the town's early settlers originated. In 1860, the town was named St. James to honor Thomas James, who came from Ohio and created the Meramec Iron Works. The town was intended as a shipping point for the Meramec Iron Works, which had been shipping its products by wagon train.

St. James was the part-time home of Lucy Wortham James, a wealthy philanthropist who had a love for the area. She was a descendant of Thomas James, a Chillicothe banker who founded the Maramec Iron Works. The James Foundation, a charitable organization she founded, was responsible for the St. James City Park and the James Memorial Library, as well as Maramec Spring Park. The City of St. James now owns both the park and the public library.

Mayme Ousley, the first woman elected mayor of a town in Missouri, was first elected mayor of St. James in 1921. The city hall was named after her in 2013.

The Maramec Iron Works District, St. James Chapel, and Verkamp Shelter are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
St. James is located in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains at 37.99889°N, -91.61639°W (37.998848, −91.616386). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.29 sqmi, of which 4.28 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,216 people, 1,632 households, and 1,029 families residing in the city. The population density was 985.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,767 housing units at an average density of 412.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White, 0.95% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 1,632 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.6% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64, and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

Economy
Tacony Corporation manufactures Simplicity and Riccar vacuum cleaners in St. James.

Education
Public education in St. James is administered by St. James R-I School District.

St. James has a public library, the James Memorial Library.

Arts and culture
St. James is home to several award-winning wineries, including St. James Winery. It is also home to Maramec Spring Park.

The Maramec Spring Park contains the fifth largest spring in the state. An average of 100 million gallons of water flows from the Spring daily. Maramec Spring Park contains 1,860 acres of forest and fields. The 200-acre public use area of the park provides many amenities and activities for visitors such as a cafe, store, camping, wildlife viewing, fish feeding, picnicking, shelters, playgrounds and fishing. The Meramec River, a clear calm Ozark stream, flows through the park providing excellent fishing.

The park is open year-round to the public. A daily entry fee is required to enter the park from mid-February through October. Annual passes may be purchased at the park.

Maramec Spring Park is privately owned and operated by The James Foundation.

Media
The St. James Leader-Journal was the Voice of St. James since 1896 and was in continual operation for a longer period of time than any other business in the St. James City Limits, until it was closed on July 13, 2016. The weekly newspaper was owned by GateHouse Media. The Leader-Journal was a sister paper of The Rolla Daily News and the Waynesville Daily Guide. The Waynesville Daily Guide was also closed by Gatehouse in September 2018.

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Annada, Missouri

Annada is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 29 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Annada has been in operation since 1880. The community's name is an amalgamation of the first names of Ann and Ada Jamison, the daughters of a pioneer citizen.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29 people, 16 households, and 7 families living in the village. The population density was 483.3 PD/sqmi. There were 27 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White and 3.4% African American.

There were 16 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 56.3% were non-families. 56.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 10.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 41.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 69.0% male and 31.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 48 people, 22 households, and 8 families living in the village. The population density was 790.5 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 411.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.92% White, and 2.08% from two or more races.

There were 22 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, and 59.1% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% 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 3.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 182.4 males. For every 100 age 18 and over, there were 218.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,500, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,423. There were no families and 15.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Ashburn, Missouri

Ashburn is a town in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 52 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Ashburn has been in operation since 1857. The community bears the name of George T. Ashburn (died 1868), an early settler.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 52 people, 21 households, and 13 families living in the village. The population density was 400.0 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 261.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 21 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the village was 52.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 51 people, 23 households, and 14 families living in the town. The population density was 385.2 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 241.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 23 households, out of which 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the town the population was spread out, with 13.7% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 35.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $11,797, and the median income for a family was $11,797. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,569. There were 69.6% of families and 72.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Bowling Green, Missouri

Bowling Green is a city and the county seat of in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,334 at the 2010 census.

History
Bowling Green was settled in 1819, and designated county seat in 1824. Settled chiefly by migrants from Kentucky and Virginia, it was named after Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The James Beauchamp Clark House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Geography
Bowling Green lies at the junction of US highways 54 and 61. US 54 links Bowling Green with Illinois to the east and Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks to the south and west, while US 61 connects the city with Hannibal to the north and the St. Louis area to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.70 sqmi, of which, 2.69 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,334 people, 1,316 households, and 810 families living in the city. The population density was 1982.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,474 housing units at an average density of 548.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.4% White, 18.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,316 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 17% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 66.2% male and 33.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,260 people, 1,290 households, and 798 families living in the city. The population density was 1,677.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,420 housing units at an average density of 730.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.64% White, 7.67% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 1,290 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,287, and the median income for a family was $36,619. Males had a median income of $28,871 versus $18,873 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,670. About 10.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Bowling Green R-1 School District operates two elementary schools, one middle school and Bowling Green High School.

The town has a lending library, the Bowling Green Public Library.

Transit
Burlington Trailways provides intercity bus service to the city on a route between Cedar Rapids and St. Louis.

Highways

 * US 54.svg U.S. Route 54
 * US 61.svg U.S. Route 61
 * MO-161.svg Route 161

Notable residents

 * James Overton Broadhead, House of Representatives, Missouri Senate, 1st president of the American Bar Association.
 * Bennett Champ Clark, United States Senator (1933–1945), United States Circuit Judge (1945–1954).
 * Champ Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
 * Jack Dougherty, American actor.
 * Cotton Fitzsimmons, NBA Coach. 832 wins in the NBA. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1949.
 * William L. Hungate, United States Representative (1964–1977), United States federal judge (1979–1992). Graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1940.
 * Glenn Jacobs, professional wrestler for the WWE, Kane. Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee (2017–present)
 * Virginia Kirtley, American actress and writer.
 * Arthur Murray, Major General, United States Army. Years of service: 1878–1915, 1917–1918.
 * Sterling Price, Major General, 11th Governor of Missouri (1853-1857).
 * William R. Purnell, United States Admiral. Years of service: 1910–1946.
 * James Earl Ray, moved with his family to the community from Alton, Illinois at age 2. At age 7 he moved with his family to Ewing, Missouri.
 * Raymond Phillips Sanderson, American sculptor and painter.
 * Genevieve Clark Thomson, American suffragist.

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Clarksville, Missouri

Clarksville is a city in Calumet Township, Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 442 at the 2010 census.

History
Clarksville was platted in 1819. The city was named for William Clark, governor of the territory at that time.

The Clarksville Historic District, Clifford-Wyrick House, Lock and Dam No. 24 Historic District, Northern Methodist Episcopal Church of Clarksville, and Turner-Pharr House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clarksville celebrated its bicentennial in 2017.

Geography
Clarksville is located adjacent to the Mississippi River and is on State Route 79 about nine miles southeast of Louisiana, Missouri. Clarksville Island is in the Mississippi east of the Missouri-Illinois state line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, of which 0.46 sqmi is land and 0.36 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 442 people, 210 households, and 109 families residing in the city. The population density was 960.9 PD/sqmi. There were 271 housing units at an average density of 589.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.4% White, 7.2% African American, 2.0% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 210 households, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 490 people, 225 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,060.2 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 601.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.57% White, 7.14% African American, 0.20% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.06% of the population.

There were 225 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 35.6% 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 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,611, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,728. About 22.3% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 11.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Pike County R-III School District operates two schools at Clarksville: Clopton Elementary School and Clopton High School.

The town has a lending library, the Clarksville Public Library.

Tourism
Clarksville has an Eagle Days weekend when eagle watching, bird education, and other activities take place. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the city of Clarksville and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

A skylift was a popular tourist attraction from the early 1960s to the early 1990s. The lookout point, offering a view of 800 square miles, is the highest on the Mississippi River. There were plans to reopen it in the early 2000s, but the project has faced challenge from the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma as the skylift is on an ancient Native American burial mound.

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Curryville, Missouri

Curryville is a city in western Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 225 at the 2010 census.

History
Curryville was platted in 1866, and named after Perry A. Curry, the original owner of the town site. A post office called Curryville has been in operation since 1869.

Geography
Curryville is located in western Pike County on U.S. Route 54 about seven miles west of Bowling Green. Vandalia in adjacent Audrain County lies approximately 7.5 miles to the southwest along Route 54.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 225 people, 91 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 833.3 PD/sqmi. There were 110 housing units at an average density of 407.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.8% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 4.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 91 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 251 people, 106 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 909.2 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 463.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.63% White, 3.98% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, and 3.59% from two or more races.

There were 106 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% 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.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $29,583. Males had a median income of $27,679 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,032. About 17.1% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 25.0% of those 65 or over.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Curryville, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Bowling Green.

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Eolia, Missouri

Eolia is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 522 at the 2010 census.

History
Eolia was platted in 1881 along the railroad line. The community was named for Aeolus, the ruler of winds in Greek mythology, because the day on which the surveying was done was one of the windiest the surveyor had ever seen. . A post office called Eolia has been in operation since 1881.

The Griffith–McCune Farmstead Historic District and St. John's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Eolia is located along US Route 61 one half mile north of the Pike-Lincoln county line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, of which 1.22 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 522 people, 192 households, and 136 families living in the village. The population density was 427.9 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 176.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.0% White, 5.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 192 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 3.23.

The median age in the village was 32.6 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 435 people, 181 households, and 121 families living in the village. The population density was 354.7 PD/sqmi. There were 199 housing units at an average density of 162.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.41% White, 5.75% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.92% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84% of the population.

There were 181 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,104, and the median income for a family was $40,833. Males had a median income of $31,484 versus $20,461 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,445. About 14.8% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Frankford, Missouri

Frankford is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 323 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Frankford has been in operation since 1830. The community's name probably is a transfer from Frankfort, Kentucky, the former home of a first settler.

Geography
Frankford is located at 39.49333°N, -91.32083°W (39.493255, -91.320831).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 323 people, 142 households, and 91 families living in the city. The population density was 621.2 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 328.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 1.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 142 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.6% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 148 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 745.2 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 380.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 3.13% African American, and 0.57% from two or more races.

There were 148 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,406, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,892. About 11.1% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 41.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Louisiana, Missouri

Louisiana is a city in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,364 at the 2010 census. Louisiana is located in northeast Missouri, on the Mississippi River, south of Hannibal.

Louisiana is located at the junction of State Route 79 and US 54. The former follows the Mississippi River for most of its length from Hannibal to St. Charles County. The latter enters Louisiana from Illinois via the Champ Clark Bridge, named for a former US Speaker of the House from nearby Bowling Green.

History
The town was founded in 1816 by John Walter Basye and named after his daughter, Louisiana Basye. Other notable early residents were Samuel Caldwell and Joel Shaw, both of whom purchased land from Basye in 1818. All three properties became the original town plat and comprised mainly riverfront properties. Many of the town's residents trace their ancestry to these town pioneers. Louisiana proved to be a profitable shipping point on the Mississippi River, and that wealth led to numerous substantial antebellum homes. Many of those remain and, along with the Georgia Street Historic District in downtown Louisiana, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has noted that the town has "the most intact Victorian Streetscape in the state of Missouri."

Louisiana is one of three communities forming the 50 Miles of Art corridor, linked by history, heritage and Route 79; Louisiana, Clarksville and Hannibal are home to many artists, crafts persons and artisans. The community is also home to the annual Louisiana Country Colorfest.

In 1946, the town was the site of a Fischer-Tropsch plant capable of producing liquid hydrocarbon fuels. Seven scientists brought into the United States by Operation Paperclip from Nazi Germany took part in the research.

Louisiana hopes to be part of the "green energy" revolution as a former ammonia plant has been converted for the study and production of synthetic fuels. The city is also the headquarters of Lens.com.

Louisiana is home to Pike County's largest festival, the Louisiana Country Colorfest, which began in 1984. The event is held the third weekend in October and is attended by over 8,000 people annually.

In addition to the Georgia Street Historic District, the Charles Bacon House, Capt. George and Attella Barnard House, Bethel Chapel AME Church, City Market, Goodman-Stark House, Louisiana Chicago & Alton Railroad Depot, Louisiana Public Library, North Third Street Historic District, Pike County Hospital, and Gov. Lloyd Crow Stark House and Carriage House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
The city is in northern Pike County on the Mississippi River. The city is served by U.S. Route 54 and Missouri Route 79. Bowling Green lies about ten miles to the southwest on route 54 and the town of Pike, Illinois lies across the river to the northeast. Clarksville is about nine miles to the southeast along route 79.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.42 sqmi, of which 3.13 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,364 people, 1,411 households, and 880 families living in the city. The population density was 1074.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,732 housing units at an average density of 553.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 4.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 1,411 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% 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 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,863 people, 1,590 households, and 1,006 families living in the city. The population density was 1,234.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 588.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.27% White, 5.72% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population.

There were 1,590 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.6% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,467, and the median income for a family was $37,939. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,623. About 15.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Louisiana is administered by Louisiana R-II School District.

Louisiana has a lending library, the Louisiana Public Library.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Louisiana, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Bowling Green.

Notable people

 * James E. Allen (1894–1964), artist, born in Louisiana
 * W. W. Anderson (1845–?), attorney, lived in Louisiana
 * Ratliff Boon (1871–1844), politician, died in Louisiana
 * George Samuel Clason (1874–1957), author, wrote the book The Richest Man in Babylon, born in Louisiana
 * Blanche Hinman Dow (1894–1873), academic administrator, born in Louisiana
 * Horace Dyer (1873—1928), halfback and attorney, born in Louisiana
 * Edwin Evers (born 1974), fisherman, born in Louisiana
 * Claude Gillingwater (1870–1939), actor, born in Louisiana
 * Emily Harrison (born 1977), actress, born in Louisiana
 * Mary Foote Henderson (1842–1931), author and activist, lived in Louisiana
 * Rowland L. Johnston (1872–1933), politician, born in Louisiana
 * Hal Jones (born 1936), baseball player, born in Louisiana
 * Lucy Foster Madison (1865–1932), educator, graduated from high school in Louisiana
 * Tony Peck (born 1983), drummer, born in Louisiana
 * William Schull (1922–2017), geneticist, born in Louisiana
 * Eddie South (1904–1962), jazz violinist, born in Louisiana
 * Lloyd C. Stark (1886–1982), 39th Governor of Missouri, born in Louisiana

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Paynesville, Missouri

Paynesville is a village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 77 at the 2010 census.

History
Paynesville was platted in 1831, and named after William Payne, a St. Louis-based tradesman. A post office called Paynesville was established in 1833, and remained in operation until 1997.

The Meloan, Cummins & Co., General Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 77 people, 34 households, and 19 families living in the village. The population density was 296.2 PD/sqmi. There were 38 housing units at an average density of 146.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 83.1% White, 14.3% African American, and 2.6% from two or more races.

There were 34 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.1% were non-families. 44.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% 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 3.16.

The median age in the village was 38.1 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.5% male and 45.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 33 households, and 25 families living in the village. The population density was 345.7 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 133.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 73.63% White and 26.37% African American.

There were 33 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,783. There were 9.1% of families and 14.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 41.2% of those under 18 and 20.0% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Paul Meloan, a Major League Baseball player from 1910 to 1911, was born in Paynesville in 1888.

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Tarrants, Missouri

Tarrants is a village in central Pike County, Missouri, United States. The population was 22 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Tarrants is located approximately one mile northeast of Bowling Green on Missouri Route AA.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.04 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 22 people, 12 households, and 9 families living in the village. The population density was 550.0 PD/sqmi. There were 13 housing units at an average density of 325.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5%.

Of the 12 households 8.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of households were one person and 16.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.83 and the average family size was 2.11.

The median age in the village was 61.5 years. 4.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.5% were from 25 to 44; 36.3% were from 45 to 64; and 36.4% were 65 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 30 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the village. The population density was 689.3 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 344.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the village was 96.67% White and 3.33% African American.

Of the 15 households 6.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 20.0% of households were one person and 13.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.30.

The age distribution was 3.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 40.0% from 45 to 64, and 30.0% 65 or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

The median household income was $20,833 and the median income for a family was $20,833. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,358. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Tarrants, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Bowling Green.

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Edgerton, Missouri

Edgerton is a city in northeastern Platte County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 601 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Edgerton has been in operation since 1871. The community was named after one Mr. Edgerton, a railroad employee.

Geography
Edgerton is located along Missouri routes B and Z. The community is 1.5 miles east of the Platte River on Grove Creek. The Smithville Reservoir is about six miles east in adjacent Clinton County.

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 546 people, 210 households, and 161 families living in the city. The population density was 491.9 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 203.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 210 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 533 people, 202 households, and 159 families living in the city. The population density was 1,422.4 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 571.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.94% White, 0.38% Native American, and 1.69% from two or more races.

There were 202 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,411, and the median income for a family was $50,625. Males had a median income of $35,167 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,444. About 7.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
North Platte County R-I School District operates one school in the community: North Platte Intermediate School.

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

Notable person

 * Jim Davis, actor and native of Edgerton

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Farley, Missouri

Farley is a village in Platte County, Missouri, within the United States, along the Platte River. The population was 269 at the 2010 census. It lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
A post office called Farley has been in operation since 1852. The community has the name of Joseph Farley, the original owner of the land where the village now is located.

In Farley on August 20, 1900, Sheriff John H. Dillingham responded to a double homicide with two deputies. On Main Street, Sheriff John Dillingham encountered the murderer, Dr. Sterling Price Harrington who was the town's doctor. Dr. Harrington and Sheriff Dillingham were friends and related by marriage. Dr. Harrington, who had murdered his mother-in-law and uncle-in-law the day before, was at Farley General store attempting to purchase more ammunition. He did not have enough money and attempted a robbery of the store. The general store owner pulled out a pistol and shots were exchanged between them. The clerk ran out of bullets and dropped his weapon saying he was shot. Dr. Harrington then left the store through the front door. There he encountered Sheriff Dillingham. Gunshots were exchanged and Dr. Harrington shot the Sheriff in the head, killing him instantly. The doctor then stepped over the sheriff's lifeless body. The sheriff’s twenty-three-year-old son Henry, a deputy, returned fire fatally wounding Dr. Harrington.

This incident and the murders of Dr. Harrington's in-laws were witnessed by Dr. Harrington's 10-year-old daughter Maude, as the doctor had his daughter with him during his murderous rampage. The doctor was believed to be intoxicated and on drugs during the crime spree. The doctor was looking for his wife who had sought safety in Platte City, Mo. Deputy Sheriff Henry Dillingham was appointed as Sheriff to fill his father’s unexpired term. Henry Dillingham 30 years later became a U.S. Marshall. Sheriff John Dillingham was the first and the only Platte County Sheriffs Office law enforcement officer to be killed in the line-of-duty as of January 26, 2021.

The General Store where this incident took place was razed many years ago but there is a plaque erected marking this incident at the old store's location on Main Street near the current post office. The plaque was erected by the Platte County Historical Society.

Geography
Farley is located on Missouri Route 45 approximately one mile north of the confluence of the Platte River with the Missouri River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 269 people, 107 households, and 76 families living in the village. The population density was 218.7 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 90.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 1.9% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 107 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% 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 3.05.

The median age in the village was 45.4 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.9% male and 46.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 226 people, 89 households, and 66 families living in the village. The population density was 301.3 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 120.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.23% White and 1.77% Asian.

There were 89 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,406, and the median income for a family was $67,917. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $25,118. None of the families and 3.2% of the population were living below the poverty line.

title: Farley, Missouri


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Ferrelview, Missouri

Ferrelview is a village in Platte County, Missouri in the United States. It is within the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 451 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Ferrelview was established in 1925, and remained in operation as an independent post office until 1962 and at that time became a sub contracted post office and served the community as a full service post office until December 1981. The community derives its name from Mollie Ferrel Heady, a local land owner.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land. Ferrelview is entirely surrounded by Kansas City.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 451 people, 236 households, and 86 families living in the village. The population density was 4100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 2727.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.8% White, 3.5% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.3% Pacific Islander, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 236 households, of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.0% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 63.6% were non-families. 55.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.91 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the village was 39.1 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 593 people, 302 households, and 119 families living in the village. The population density was 5,586.5 PD/sqmi. There were 334 housing units at an average density of 3,146.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.53% White, 3.37% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 1.52% from other races, and 5.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.

There were 302 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 60.3% were non-families. 52.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 37.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 134.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 139.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,750, and the median income for a family was $39,219. Males had a median income of $27,708 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,190. About 3.7% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Lake Waukomis, Missouri

Lake Waukomis is a city in Platte County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 888 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, of which 0.27 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 870 people, 401 households, and 259 families living in the city. The population density was 3222.2 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 1614.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 401 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 50.5 years. 16.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 37.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 917 people, 419 households, and 299 families living in the city. The population density was 3,460.2 PD/sqmi. There were 433 housing units at an average density of 1,633.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.15% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 419 households, out of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.1% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,357, and the median income for a family was $69,375. Males had a median income of $51,190 versus $35,878 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,840. None of the families and 1.0% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Lake Waukomis, Missouri


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Northmoor, Missouri

Northmoor is a city in Platte County, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 325 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Northmoor was established in 1927, and remained in operation until 1947. The community's name is an amalgamation of Moore, the name of a first settler, and "north", a directional name relative to the community's location from Kansas City.

On May 4, 2003 an F4 tornado ripped through the town, destroying several homes and causing extensive damage to the police station and to City Hall. Despite the damage, no serious injuries were reported.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 325 people, 134 households, and 82 families living in the city. The population density was 1354.2 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 662.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 3.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 134 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 42.4 years. 16.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
The census of 2000 recorded 399 people, 171 households, and 108 families living in the city. The population density was 1,663.8 PD/sqmi. There were 182 housing units at an average density of 758.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.23% White, 0.75% African American, 1.25% Native American, 1.50% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.26% of the population.

Of the 171 households, 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% consisted of married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.4% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% 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 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,250, and the median income for a family was $31,806. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $19,306 for females. The per-capita income for the city was $14,263. About 13.4% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 21.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Parkville, Missouri

Parkville is a city in Platte County, Missouri, United States and is a part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The population was 7,177 at the 2020 census, According to 2022 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 8,541. Parkville is known for its antique shops, art galleries, and historic downtown. The city is home to Park University, English Landing Park, Platte Landing Park, and the National Golf Club of Kansas City. Large neighborhoods in Parkville include: Riss Lake, The National, Thousand Oaks, Creekside, Parkville Heights, River Hills, Riverchase, The Bluffs, Downtown, and Pinecrest.

History
A post office called Parkville was established in 1841, named for settler George S. Park. The town of Parkville was platted in 1844 That post office closed in 1962.

The Benjamin Banneker School, Mackay Building, Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, and Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.576 sqmi, of which 14.948 sqmi is land and 0.628 sqmi is water. The city is fairly hilly and borders the Missouri River and Kansas City, Missouri.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,177 people and 2,397 households living in the city (2022 estimate, 8,541 ). The population density was 466 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 5.1% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, and 3.5% from two or more races.

The average household size was 3.43.

The median age in the city was 39.0 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 61.1% were from 18 to 64; and 11.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52% male and 48% female.

The median income for a household in the city was $144,127 and the median income for a family was $174,594. About 0.1% of the population was below the poverty line.

About 71% of the population held a Bachelor's degree or higher and 98% were high school graduates. Households with a computer: 96%; households with broadband Internet access: 94%.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 5,554 people, 1,974 households, and 1,469 families living in the city. The population density was 375.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,126 housing units at an average density of 143.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White, 4.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 1,974 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.1% were 65 years of age or older.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,059 people, 1,510 households, and 1,060 families living in the city. The population density was 586.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,587 housing units at an average density of 229.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.37% White, 4.71% African American, 0.52% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.96% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.27% of the population.

There were 1,510 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $68,600, and the median income for a family was $86,820. Males had a median income of $64,917 versus $31,740 for females. The per capita income for the city was $33,119. About 5.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Park Hill School District operates one school in Parkville: Graden Elementary School.

Park University, a private institution, has been in operation at Parkville since 1875.

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

Notable people

 * Bill Grigsby, American sportscaster and member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
 * George S. Park, Texas War of Independence hero, and founder of Parkville, Park University, and Manhattan, Kansas
 * Frank Ringo, professional baseball player from 1880 to 1888

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Platte City, Missouri

Platte City is a city in and the county seat of Platte County, Missouri within the United States. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History

Platte City was founded by Zadock "Zed" Martin and was incorporated as a city in September 1843.

On December 16, 1861, Colonel W. James Morgan's Union Squad razed Platte City, including the courthouse.

The Platte County Fair held annually just outside Platte City began in 1863 and is the oldest continuously operating fair west of the Mississippi River.

On April 3, 1882, Jesse James planned a robbery of the Platte City bank, but it was never carried out due to his assassination by Robert Ford on the morning of the raid.

On July 19, 1933 Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed by, and engaged in, a shootout with local authorities just south of Platte City at the Red Crown Tourist Court.

The Frederick Krause Mansion and Platte County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Platte City is located along the south side of the Platte River and the Platte Falls Conservation Area lies to the northeast along the flood plain. I-29 passes the east side of the city and Missouri Route 92 serves the city. Tracy lies on the north side of the river flood plain.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.65 sqmi, of which 3.61 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,691 people, 1,975 households, and 1,174 families living in the city. The population density was 1299.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,214 housing units at an average density of 613.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White, 4.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 1,975 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,866 people, 1,486 households, and 1,017 families living in the city. The population density was 1,147.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,569 housing units at an average density of 465.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White, 3.34% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 1.16% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

There were 1,486 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,379, and the median income for a family was $52,548. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $26,169 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,288. About 4.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Platte County R-3 School District operates three elementary schools, two middle schools and Platte County High School.

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

Transportation
Platte City is accessible via Interstate 29 at exit 18.

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Ridgely, Missouri

Ridgely is a village in Platte County, Missouri within the United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census. It lies within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
A post office called Ridgely was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902. The community most likely was so named on account of its lofty elevation.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.44 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 104 people, 38 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 72.2 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 28.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 38 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.4% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 38.8 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 34.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 64 people, 23 households, and 14 families living in the village. The population density was 60.3 PD/sqmi. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 22.6 per square mile (8.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 92.19% White, 7.81% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.81% of the population.

There were 23 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.47.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,000, and the median income for a family was $29,500. Males had a median income of $59,167 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,017. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Riverside, Missouri

Riverside is a city in Platte County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 4,013 at the 2020 census.

History
Riverside lies on the edge of the Missouri River and was formally incorporated in 1951.

For many years, the town was known for its Riverside Race Track. The Riverside Park Jockey Club operated from 1928 to 1937 and was popularly called Pendergast Track after its patron, the city boss of Kansas City, Tom Pendergast, although he was not officially on its organization papers. The horse racing track was on the site of a former dog racing track. The track operated under a questionable legal basis. The site was supplanted by an automobile race track, which closed in the 1990s.

The Argosy Gaming Company has a casino along the river.

The Riverside Red X store was founded as a gas station in 1948 by Edward Young. He and local business owners Ferd Filger and Dr. Thomas M. Eagle led the incorporation of Riverside in 1951, after both Parkville and Kansas City expressed interest in annexing the area. , the store was still owned by the Young family.

The Renner Village Archeological Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.79 sqmi, of which 5.51 sqmi is land and 0.28 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,937 people, 1,308 households, and 672 families living in the city. The population density was 533.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,499 housing units at an average density of 272.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.1% White, 10.5% African American, 1.2% Native American, 3.0% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.5% of the population.

There were 1,308 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.6% were non-families. 39.0% 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 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,979 people, 1,222 households and 727 families living in the city. The population density was 559.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,384 housing units at an average density of 259.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.66% White, 6.14% African American, 1.04% Native American, 2.32% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 3.05% from other races, and 2.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.08% of the population.

There were 1,222 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 33.2% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median household income was $34,679 and the median family income was $36,205. Males had a median income of $31,930 versus $23,368 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,771. About 7.3% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Park Hill School District operates Park Hill South High School at Riverside.

Riverside has a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library.

title: Riverside, Missouri


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Tracy, Missouri

Tracy is a city in Platte County, Missouri within the United States, located along the Platte River. The population was 269 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

History
Tracy was laid out in 1872, and named for J. W. Tracey, a superintendent of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. A post office called Tracy has been in operation since 1882.

Geography
Tracy is located on the northwest side of the Platte River directly across from Platte City. Missouri Route 92 serves the city and I-29 passes to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, of which 0.41 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 208 people, 81 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 507.3 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 214.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.0% 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, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% 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 3.13.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 79 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 987.4 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 398.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.18% White, 1.41% African American, and 1.41% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $25,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,082. About 11.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable person
Murry Dickson, major league baseball pitcher

title: Tracy, Missouri


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Weatherby Lake, Missouri

Weatherby Lake is a city in Platte County, Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States, which borders Kansas City. The population was 1,723 as of the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, of which 1.03 sqmi is land and 0.31 sqmi is water.

The city is named after Glenn Weatherby, who along with other developers built what was then known as the Lakeview Subdivision. A 274 acre lake, also named Weatherby Lake, was created by the construction of a dam completed in 1937. The town encompasses the lake.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,723 people, 699 households, and 564 families living in the city. The population density was 1672.8 PD/sqmi. There were 732 housing units at an average density of 710.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 699 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.0% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 52.7 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.2% were from 25 to 44; 40.8% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,873 people, 700 households, and 588 families living in the city. The population density was 1,810.5 PD/sqmi. There were 722 housing units at an average density of 697.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 1.07% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.91% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 700 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 12.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.4% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 41.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $88,030, and the median income for a family was $94,643. Males had a median income of $61,042 versus $37,386 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,722. About 0.7% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Religion
There are many religions in Kansas City, however, the two ecclesiastical ones are the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, followed by Protestant and other denominations. The proportion of Kansas City area residents with a known religious affiliation is 50.75%. The most common religious denominations in the area are:

 * None/No affiliation 49.25%
 * Catholic 13.2%
 * Baptists 10.4%
 * Other Christian 10.3%
 * Methodist 6.0%
 * Pentecostal 2.7%
 * Latter-day Saint 2.5%
 * Lutheran 2.3%
 * Presbyterian 1.7%
 * Judaism 0.4%
 * Eastern religions 0.4%
 * Islam 0.4%

title: Weatherby Lake, Missouri