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Weldon Spring, Missouri

Weldon Spring is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,326 at the 2020 census.

History
Weldon Spring was platted in 1864. The community took its name from a spring of the same name near the original town site. A post office called Weldon Spring was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1957.

In 1941, the United States Army purchased 17,000 acres of land in the surrounding area. The Weldon Spring Ordnance Works built the largest explosives factory in the United States on the site. It was built to produce TNT and DNT for Allied forces during World War II. It closed on August 15, 1945, days after the end of the war. Most of the land was then sold.

A proposal appeared in 1945 suggesting the placement of United Nations Headquarters in the area.

In 1955, the United States Atomic Energy Commission built a uranium ore processing plant on the 2,000 remaining acres. Weldon Spring Uranium Feed Mill Plant produced yellow cake uranium ore. In 1966, the plant closed and remained abandoned for 20 years. The site was contaminated with over 1.5 million cubic yards of asbestos, radioactive uranium and contaminated rubble. The U.S. Department of Energy began a decontamination of the site in the late 1980s and completed it in 2001, with a 45-acre rubble mountain over the site.

Geography
Weldon Spring is located 27 miles west-northwest of St. Louis.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.64 sqmi, of which 7.51 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,270 people, 1,880 households, and 1,462 families residing in the city. The population density was 666.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,926 housing units at an average density of 243.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.00% White, 1.82% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 1,880 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $87,998, and the median income for a family was $102,516. Males had a median income of $66,522 versus $40,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $40,810. About 2.6% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
According to 2010 census, there were 5,443 people, 2,050 households, and 1,580 families residing in the city. The population density was 724.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,151 housing units at an average density of 286.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 2,050 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

Education
Weldon Spring belongs to the Francis Howell School District and houses two public schools. The Independence Elementary School and Mary Emily Bryan Middle School are located in the city. The only private/parochial school within city limits is the Messiah Lutheran School. Other area options include: Catholic Parish Schools such as St. Joseph's of Cottleville; also, many parents choose to educate their children in Catholic primary schools (Academy of the Sacred Heart, Visitation Academy, Priory, and St. Peters School are the biggest ones) and Catholic secondary education (Cor Jesu Academy, Nerinx Hall, Ursuline Academy, Visitation Academy, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Incarnate Word Academy, Chaminade Academy, Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School, De Smet Jesuit High School, St. Louis University High School (SLUH), and Duchesne Academy are the most popular).

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Weldon Spring Heights, Missouri

Weldon Spring Heights is a small village in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States, approximately 30 miles west of St. Louis. According to the 2020 census, the population was 93.

Geography
Weldon Spring Heights is located approximately 30 miles west of St. Louis and accessible via Missouri State Route 94.

The United States Census Bureau reports the village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi all of which is land.

2010 census
As per the census of 2010, the village had a population of 91, consisting of 35 households and 33 families. The population density was 1011.1 PD/sqmi, with 36 housing units averaging a density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was predominantly White at 89.0%, with 9.9% from other races, and 1.1% identifying with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race accounted for 9.9% of the population.

In 2010, 22.9% of households had children under 18, 80.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 5.7% were non-families. Individuals made up 2.9% of all households, with an equal percentage having a resident who was 65 or older living alone. The average household size was 2.60, with the average family size being 2.64.

The median age in the village was 55.5 years, with 15.4% of residents under 18; 7.7% between 18 and 24; 3.3% between 25 and 44; 40.7% between 45 and 64; and 33% aged 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.9% male and 45.1% female.

2000 census
The census of 2000 reported 79 residents, consisting of 32 households, and 27 families in the town. The population density was 880.5 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 356.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

In 2000, 21.9% of households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. Individual residents made up 12.5% of all households, with 9.4% of households consisting of someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.67. The population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 34.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $60,625, with a median income of $78,644 for a family. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,627. No families and 4.9% of the population lived below the poverty line, including no one under eighteen, and 8.0% of those over 64.

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Wentzville, Missouri

Wentzville is an exurb of St. Louis that is located in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a total population of 47,197, making it the 15th largest city in Missouri. Wentzville has been the fastest growing city in Missouri, by percentage population increase, for two consecutive decades from 2000 to 2020. As the site of Rotary Park, Wentzville is host to the St. Charles County Fair and the St. Louis Renaissance Festival.

History
Wentzville was laid out in 1855. The community is named for Erasmus Livingston Wentz, who was the chief engineer of the Northern Missouri Railroad. A post office called Wentzville has been in operation since 1859.

Wentzville is the location of the first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the United States. It began as a tree of lights to help raise money in 1967 to send gifts to active servicemen, but later evolved by 1984 to a carved eagle atop a pillar of granite. It has become a regular stop in the national "Run for the Wall" trip for veterans.

Musician George Thorogood wrote the song "Back to Wentzville", the first track of his 1982 album Bad to the Bone, for rock pioneer Chuck Berry who had a home in the area.

The Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

One of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack was from Wentzville.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.98 sqmi, of which 19.96 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 44,372 people, 13,458 households, and 10,406 families in Wentzville. The population density was 2,120.0 per square mile (818.7/km$2$). There were 14,004 housing units at an average density of 669.1 per square mile (258.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.92% (37,681) white, 5.86% (2,600) black or African-American, 0.23% (104) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.49% (663) Asian, 0.03% (12) Pacific Islander, 1.01% (450) from other races, and 6.45% (2,862) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.9% (1,154) of the population.

Of the 13,458 households, 45.4% had children under the age of 18; 64.3% were married couples living together; 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 18.4% consisted of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 3.4.

29.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $93,602 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,824) and the median family income was $99,855 (+/- $2,973). Males had a median income of $61,049 (+/- $1,956) versus $38,934 (+/- $1,579) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,251 (+/- $2,286). Approximately, 2.1% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of 18 and 2.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,070 people, 9,767 households, and 7,852 families living in the city. The population density was 1456.4 PD/sqmi. There were 10,305 housing units at an average density of 516.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.9% White, 6.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 9,767 households, of which 51.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.6% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 33.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.7% were from 25 to 44; 19% were from 45 to 64; and 7.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,931 people, 2,456 households, and 1,846 families living in the city. The population density was 478.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,724 housing units at an average density of 189.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.63% White, 12.02% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, 2.06% from two or more races. 1.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,456 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,232, and the median income for a family was $53,082. Males had a median income of $38,423 versus $25,852 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,039. 11.6% of the population and 10.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 13.3% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Government
The government of Wentzville consists of a mayor, six aldermen (two for each ward), and a city administrator. City Administrator is a non-elected position, whereas the others are elected. Mayors serve four-year terms and aldermen serve two-year terms. The city is divided into three wards.

Economy
The city's major employer is General Motors which has a full size van and small truck assembly plant located there, called Wentzville Assembly.

One of the city's largest employers, from 2013 to 2017, was Serco. The British-based company was awarded a five-year contract in 2013 to manage the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. As a result of the contract, Serco opened its Affordable Care Act application processing facility in Wentzville in August of that same year in the building that was formerly home to the US Fidelis call center. The Wentzville Serco facility attracted national attention in 2014 after whistle-blower allegations revealed that workers spent large amounts of time sleeping or playing games due to lack of work. At its peak, Serco employed approximately 1,500 employees in Wentzville. In 2018, Serco announced its closure of the Wentzville processing center to coincide with the end of its five-year contract with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. Closing of the facility resulted in a loss of 850 jobs.

Top employers
According to Wentzville's 2020 Popular Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city were:

Education
The Wentzville R-IV School District covers Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Foristell, Dardenne Prairie and parts of O'Fallon. There are four public high schools in the Wentzville District: Wentzville Holt High School, Timberland High School, North Point High School, and Liberty High School. Liberty High School is in neighboring Lake St. Louis.

Catholic schools in Wentzville include St. Patrick School which hosts preschool through eighth grade. Immanuel Lutheran School is a private Christian school off Highway N. Immanuel offers classes for children from preschool through 8th Grade. It is a Lutheran Exemplary status school.

Lindenwood University has a satellite campus located in the building that was formerly home to the Southern Air Restaurant, which after many years as a popular stop for travelers between St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri, was last owned by Chuck Berry.

Midwest University, a primarily Korean-American, Christian institution offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Wentzville.

Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology, educational institutions owned and operated by the United Pentecostal Church International, offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in Wentzville.

Wentzville has a public library, a branch of the St. Charles City-County Library.

"In God We Trust" insignia controversy
Sally Hunt of Maryland Heights spoke to the Wentzville Board of Aldermen on February 28, 2018, regarding an "In God We Trust" insignia recently mounted on the dais. Hunt's speech to the council was interrupted and she was forcibly removed from the room by police acting on the order of the mayor. Hunt and the mayor differ on whether Hunt had exceeded her allotted time to speak. The ACLU sued Wentzville in April 2018 on behalf of Hunt which was settled in November 2018. City of Wentzville insurance will pay $2,670 to the ACLU to offset lawyers' fees and legal cost. According to the terms of the settlement, Wentzville law enforcement officers will not remove a person from a council meeting without probable cause. Wentzville agreed not to censor speech due to content in future open forums.

Notable people

 * Dan Alexander – former American football fullback and linebacker
 * Ellene Alice Bailey – 19th-century American designer and inventor
 * Montee Ball – former American football running back for the Denver Broncos
 * Chuck Berry – pioneering rock and roll singer, songwriter and guitarist; member of the initial class inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
 * Ross Detwiler – Major League Baseball pitcher (Nationals, Braves, Rangers, and Indians)
 * Ron Hunt – former Major League Baseball player
 * Tim Melville – Major League Baseball pitcher (Reds, Twins, Padres, and Rockies)
 * Nathan Orf – baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers
 * Emil John Raddatz – Prussian immigrant who became a miner, politician, and businessman
 * Justin Skaggs – former American football player
 * Bryan Spencer – former member of the Missouri House of Representatives
 * Clayton Weatherman – racing driver
 * Kyle Weatherman – NASCAR driver

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West Alton, Missouri

West Alton is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census. It is located at the tip of the peninsula formed by the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers and is directly across Alton, Illinois.

History
A post office called West Alton has been in operation since 1895. The community was named from its location on the western bank of the Mississippi River opposite Alton, Illinois.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.06 sqmi, of which 28.81 sqmi is land and 8.25 sqmi is water. West Alton is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 67 and County Highway 94.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 522 people, 203 households, and 144 families living in the city. The population density was 18.1 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 9.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 203 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 573 people, 211 households, and 147 families living in the city. The population density was 20.2 people per square mile (7.8/km$2$). There were 291 housing units at an average density of 10.3 per square mile (4.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.52% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 211 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,094, and the median income for a family was $45,556. Males had a median income of $32,431 versus $27,143 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,975. About 4.5% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Appleton City, Missouri

Appleton City is a city in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,032 as of the 2020 census. It is the largest city in St. Clair County.

History
Appleton City was originally called Arlington, and under the latter name was platted in 1870. The present name is after D.S. Appleton (1824-1890) of the D. Appleton & Company, who contributed a $500 library to the city.

The Hudson City School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,127 people, 501 households, and 281 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.0 PD/sqmi. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 536.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 501 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.9% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.6% 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 45.2 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 26% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,314 people, 552 households, and 342 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,147.0 PD/sqmi. There were 635 housing units at an average density of 554.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.17% White, 0.08% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 552 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,674, and the median income for a family was $30,365. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $18,864 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,566. About 16.5% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.4% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Appleton City R-II School District operates one elementary school and Appleton City High School.

The town has a public library, the Appleton City Library.

Notable people

 * Edward A. Babler, doctor and humanitarian after whom Babler State Park was named
 * John Baldwin, Missouri state senator
 * Byron Calame, editor for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times
 * Ivah Wills Coburn, stage actress
 * Daniel Cowan Jackling, mining and metallurgical engineer who pioneered the use of low-grade porphyry copper ores at the Bingham Canyon Mine, Utah.
 * Vester Pegg, silent film actor

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Collins, Missouri

Collins is a village in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census.

History
Collins was platted in 1885. The community takes its name from Collins Township. A post office called Collins has been in operation since 1873.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 159 people, 67 households, and 42 families living in the village. The population density was 636.0 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 340.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 67 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.3% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 176 people, 73 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 1,154.0 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 563.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.16% White, 1.14% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,292, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,344. About 31.1% of families and 30.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the village is provided by Jefferson Lines.

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Gerster, Missouri

Gerster is a town in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 21 at the 2020 census.

History
Gerster was platted in 1898. and named after the Gerster family, the original owners of the town site. A post office called Gerster was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1958.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 25 people, 13 households, and 7 families living in the village. The population density was 312.5 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White and 4.0% African American.

There were 13 households, of which 7.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, and 46.2% were non-families. 46.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the village was 48.5 years. 4% of residents were under the age of 18; 16% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 40% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 35 people, 15 households, and 10 families living in the town. The population density was 444.6 PD/sqmi. There were 20 housing units at an average density of 254.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 80.00% White and 20.00% Native American.

There were 15 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 20.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 34.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $14,167, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $5,289. There were 60.0% of families and 74.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 100.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Gerster, Missouri


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Lowry City, Missouri

Lowry City is a city in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 613 at the 2020 census. Lowry City is the city where the Ozark Mountains meet the Great Plains.

History
Lowry City was platted in 1871 when a railroad was built to connect Clinton and Osceola. The community was named by Jon Hancock after one Mr. Lowry, the business associate of a first settler A post office called Lowry City has been in operation since 1871. whom Hancock had previously clerked.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, of which 1.02 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 640 people, 262 households and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 627.5 PD/sqmi. There were 326 housing units at an average density of 319.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 262 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 47.9 years. 21.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 728 people, 301 households and 168 families living in the city. The population density was 712.6 PD/sqmi. There were 356 housing units at an average density of 348.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.14% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.

There were 301 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% 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 2.89.

22.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.

The median household income was $19,438 and the median family income was $28,854. Males had a median income of $23,125 and females $17,135. The per capita income for the city was $10,968. About 15.5% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 24.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Teea Goans, country singer
 * Catherine Kidwell, novelist
 * Delbert Lee Scott, politician, college president

title: Lowry City, Missouri


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Osceola, Missouri

Osceola is a city in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 909 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of St. Clair County. During the American Civil War, Osceola was the site of the Sacking of Osceola.

History
Located on the Osage River, the land that became the town of Osceola was inhabited by the tribe of Osage Native Americans, also known as NiuKonska, Native Americans who gave the river its name. NiuKonska means "Little Ones of the Middle Waters". Two treaties, in 1808 and 1825, signed by the Osage and the U.S. government gave up all the tribe's land in Missouri. With the way cleared for non-native settlers, more people began to arrive in the St. Clair County area in the mid-1830s.

The town was the site of the September 1861 Sacking of Osceola by Jayhawkers (anti-slavery patrols) in which the town was burned and its courthouse looted. The town of 2,077 people was plundered and burned to the ground, 200 slaves were freed and nine local citizens were court-martialed and executed. The event inspired the 1976 Clint Eastwood film The Outlaw Josey Wales.

In September 2011, on the 150th anniversary of the Sacking of Osceola, the Osceola Board of Aldermen passed a resolution asking the University of Kansas to no longer to use "Jayhawk" as its mascot and nickname. Further, the resolution asks Missouri residents to stop spelling Kansas or "KU" with a capital letter because "neither is a proper name or a proper place".

The Osceola Public School Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.94 sqmi, of which 0.91 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 947 people, 394 households, and 225 families living in the city. The population density was 1040.7 PD/sqmi. There were 502 housing units at an average density of 551.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 394 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.9% were non-families. 39.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% 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 835 people, 373 households, and 207 families living in the city. The population density was 896.1 PD/sqmi. There were 472 housing units at an average density of 506.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% White, 0.36% African American, 0.60% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 373 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,563, and the median income for a family was $27,250. Males had a median income of $26,786 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,247. About 13.5% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Osceola is administered by Osceola School District.

Osceola has a public library, the Saint Clair County Library.

Arts and culture
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce hosts various activities. The Osceola Rodeo is the biggest event of the year, and Rodeo Daze is held annually on Labor Day weekend. This event includes the street dance, food vendors, and the Rodeo Daze Parade. The annual street dance is held on the Thursday before Labor Day.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.

In popular culture
Osceola is the birthplace of Rooster Cogburn in Charles Portis's 1968 novel True Grit. The pillaging of Osceola by Kansas Jayhawkers and Red Legs is thought to have provided Cogburn's motive for taking part in William Quantrill's infamous sack of Lawrence, Kansas which serves as a biographical background to the story. Osceola is the main theme for Osceola, Missouri, The Burning of 1861, by Richard F. Sunderwirth.

Notable people

 * Karolyn Grimes, child actress
 * Waldo Johnson, United States Senator
 * Thomas Marquis, physician and writer
 * Tammy Williams, softball player
 * Warren Love, Missouri representative

title: Osceola, Missouri


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Roscoe, Missouri

Roscoe is a village in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 89 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Roscoe has been in operation since 1867. Roscoe village incorporated in 1868.

Geography
Roscoe is located in south central St. Clair County just south of an upper arm of the Truman Reservoir. The community is on Missouri Route 82 approximately eight miles southwest of Osceola.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.66 sqmi, of which 1.53 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 51 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 81.0 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 52.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.4% White and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 112 people, 49 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 78.3 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 62.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 49 households, out of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% 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 2.77.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,278, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,377. There were 17.5% of families and 19.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 34.8% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

title: Roscoe, Missouri


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Vista, Missouri

Vista is a village in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census.

History
Vista was platted in 1885, and named after Vista Dawson, the daughter of a first settler. A variant name was "Decherd". A post office called Decherd was established in 1887, the name was changed to Vista in 1889, and the post office closed in 1973.

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 54 people, 22 households, and 13 families residing in the village. The population density was 415.4 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 192.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 22 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the village was 37 years. 35.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

title: Vista, Missouri


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Bismarck, Missouri

Bismarck is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,546 as of the 2010 census.

History
Bismarck, situated in the western part of St. Francois County, owes its origin and early growth to the farming interests about it and its location at the intersection of the Belmont branch with the main line of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. Bismarck was first laid out and platted in 1868. It was named after the Iron Chancellor of Germany, Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck, as there was a strong desire to attract German immigrants to the growing railroad area.

The railroad ran through the town from the northwest to the southeast. All of the original streets of Bismarck, with the exception of Main and Center, were named after trees.

In 1877, Bismarck was incorporated as a town by the County Court and the first trustees were William H. Gullivan, Benjamin Schoch, C. C. Grider, George H. Kelly and A. H. Tegmeyer. In the year 1881, this incorporation was abolished. Since that time, Bismarck has been reincorporated. According to folklorist Margot Ford McMillen the name of the town caused some difficult times for residents following America's entry into World War I. With patriotism running high, a town named for a famous German leader was seen as "un-American", and prompted some citizens to advocate changing the name to "Loyal". However the majority of residents soundly rejected the idea.

The population about 1910 was 848. It is now 1,579.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,546 people, 634 households, and 410 families residing in the city. The population density was 1546.0 PD/sqmi. There were 723 housing units at an average density of 723.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.61% White, 0.26% Black or African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 634 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,470 people, 586 households, and 420 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,477.1 PD/sqmi. There were 660 housing units at an average density of 663.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.84% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 586 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.1% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $30,294. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $18,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,150. About 14.7% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The Bismarck Memorial Airport is located one nautical mile (1.9 km) southeast of Bismarck's central business district.

The Missouri Pacific line from St. Louis to Laredo runs through Bismarck.

Notable people

 * George Washington Peck – Member of the United States House of Representatives from Michigan
 * Johnny Reagan - Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame
 * Glen D. VanHerck - USAF General, Commander USNORTHCOM & NORAD USAF Biography

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Bonne Terre, Missouri

Bonne Terre is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States with a population of 6,864 at the 2010 census. Situated in the Southeast Missouri Lead District, lead mining shaped the history and character of the area from the earliest French settlers in the 1720s until today, even though Bonne Terre Mine established by St. Joseph lead mining company in 1864 closed in 1962. Mine tailing piles eroded, and contaminated the area as dust, posing residential hazards or were washed into the Big River. Only in 1992, the Bonne Terre Mine Tailings Site was listed as a Superfund site; as of 2022 remediation is still ongoing.

The Bonne Terre Depot from 1909, the St. Joe Lead Company Administration Building and the Bonne Terre Mine, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The latter is spring water filled and has become a scuba diving attraction.

Bonne Terre is also home to the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center, a 3000 bed prison of adult males who may have substance abuse issues or are mentally disabled, where Missouri has conducted all of its executions since April 2005.

Geography
Bonne Terre is part of the Southeast Missouri Lead District, an area of rolling hills of the Ozark Plateau with elevations up to 300 feet. The ground is mostly red clay over a base of limestone. The area contains the highest concentration of galena (lead(II) sulfide) in the world.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.10 sqmi, of which 4.04 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water.

Lead mining era, 1860´s-1963
The community was originally part of the Louisiana Territory and settled by Frenchmen in 1720 after they discovered lead ore. Two Frenchmen, La Motte and Philip Francois Renault had left France in 1719 with 200 miners in search of minerals as part of the Company of the West. Surface miners referred to it as La Bonne Terre around 1825, meaning "the good soil" because of the lead. In 1828, St. Anne, the first Catholic chapel in St Francois county was built here.

In 1864, Bonne Terre Mine was established by St. Joseph lead mining company which was incorporated in NYC the same year. In 1865, a new superintendent, J. C. Winslow, brought a number of Cornish miners. Underground mining began in 1869. After a post office was established in 1868, the corporate name of the town, "St. Joe´s mines" changed to Bonne Terre.

Major lead mining operations from the 1870s also included the Desloge Lead Company, and Doe Run. The Desloge mines were started by Firmin V. Desloge, and above-ground works were bounded approximately by present-day Division Street on the west, Benham Street on the south, Route 67 on the east, and the township line to the north.

In 1880, Bone Terre was platted as a town. The miners were local small farmers, timber cutters and rock quarrymen supplementing their income, and later Hungarian and other Slavic and southern European immigrants. In 1890, the Mississippi River & Bonne Terre Railroad hauled ore to Herculaneum smelters. The Bonne Terre Depot from 1909 still exists. At the beginning of the 20th century, St. Joe Lead was the only one of initially dozens of mining companies left, as it had bought up the remaining companies. In 1962, the mine closed. Lead mine tailings were used as paving gravel for decades.

In 1977, heavy rains caused about 50,000 cubic yards of tailings to slough into the Big River.

21st century
Chat dumps or mine tailing piles remain until today; lead dust contaminated the surrounding area and was a hazard to residents. Only in 1992, the Bonne Terre Mine Tailings Site was listed as a Superfund Site. As of 2021, over 1,400 residential yards have been remediated. The Bonne Terre East Tailings Flat is still used as a repository for lead-contaminated soils. Because lead levels in fish downstream of the mining area are elevated above World Health Organization Standards, the state of Missouri advises people not to eat fish they catch from the Big River.

Bonne Terre is home to the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center, a roughly 3000-bed prison of adult males who may have substance abuse issues or are mentally disabled. Since April 2005, Missouri has conducted all of its executions there.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,039 people, 1,554 households, and 1,062 families living in the city. The population density was 1,000.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of 417.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.30% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17% of the population.

There were 1,554 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,929, and the median income for a family was $37,072. Males had a median income of $29,617 versus $18,310 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,062. About 11.7% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 21.8% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,864 people, 1,634 households, and 1,063 families living in the city. The population density was 1699.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,882 housing units at an average density of 465.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 79.60% White, 18.72% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.

There were 1,634 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.14.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 37.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 67.1% male and 32.9% female.

Education
North St. Francois County R-I School District operates three schools at Bonne Terre: North County Primary School, North Co. Sr. High School, and Unitec Career Center.

The town has a lending library, the Bonne Terre Memorial Library. The Limestone building in the style of Italian renaissance was built in 1905 by St. Joe Lead Company director Dwight Jones.

Arts and culture
In 1974, Bonne Terre Mine, and in 1984 St. Joe Lead Company Administration Building were listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mine was the first in the network of St. Joe Minerals lead mines that led to Missouri producing 70 percent of the United States' lead in the Southeast Missouri Lead District. The mine was a target of Price's Raid during the American Civil War. The mine is open for tours and is also known as a scuba diving attraction.

The French village was a campsite on a trail branching of the Camino Real. Downtown architecture includes as the oldest building the Shepard house from 1869, while the former post office is from 1878 and a bathhouse (natatorium) is from 1889. The city hall from 1909 was built in Tudor style, and reportedly is a replica of Shakespeare´s home, while the modern city hall was built as a cash and carry store.

Bonne Terre is also home to a Space Museum. It has a flag that went to the moon with astronaut Eugene Cernan on Apollo 17.

Notable people

 * Will Compton
 * Firmin V. Desloge
 * Ray Sanders
 * Jon Simmons
 * Patrick Williams

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Desloge, Missouri

Desloge is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,054 as of the 2010 census.

History
The city was founded by Firmin V. Desloge II, son of Firmin René Desloge, who migrated from France, settled in Potosi, and began the Desloge Family in America. Firmin V. Desloge II learned about mining from his father and acquired many claims in the area of what is today Desloge and Bonne Terre. A Desloge developed one of his claims just north of Bonne Terre and built a concentrating plant there. After the plant was destroyed by fire in 1883, Desloge explored his properties in the present area of Desloge and consolidated several local mining companies which became known as the Desloge Consolidated Lead Company. In 1887, the land was cleared and company houses for his staff were constructed in an area referred to as "Desloge Town", just west of the present-day railroad tracks. Here, Desloge sank a shaft and built a concentrating plant which began operations in 1892. Desloge Missouri and the regional Southeast Missouri Lead Mining District became one of the principal lead mining centers in the US. In 1929, the family sold the Desloge Consolidated Lead Company to the St. Joe Lead Company.

Firmin Desloge II, who died in 1930, willed to his family the original 47 acre of the hand-dug pits of the original lead mining operations and the deeply rutted wagon tracks on a property. The family then donated this land for a park, today named Firmin Desloge Park, and dedicated it to the mining families in the area.

Firmin Desloge moved to St. Louis in the early 1900s. His son, Firmin Desloge III, was superintendent of mines until he moved his family — including his sons Firmin V. Desloge IV, William Livingston Desloge, and Theodore P. Desloge — to St. Louis in 1921.

The city of Desloge was incorporated on March 7, 1941, with D.E. Brown as its first mayor.

In June 2012, three great-great-grandsons of city founder Firmin Desloge II attended a dedication of a bronze medallion donated by great-grandson Steven Rockwell Desloge.

Services
Desloge City Park in the center of town at Parkside and Walnut streets has an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic tables, barbecue pits, amphitheater, walking/jogging path, and playground equipment. Brightwell Park at Cedar Street and Brightwell Boulevard has three baseball diamonds for little- to senior-league baseball and softball.

Community services
The City of Desloge Police Department employs 10 people at 1000 North Desloge Drive. Emergency calls are handled by the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center. The City of Desloge Volunteer Fire Department, at 100 Chadrick Street, has a 2000 pumper truck. The City of Desloge Public Works Department at 1000 East Chestnut Street oversees the Municipal Waterworks system, streets and alleys, trash removal, recycling, and city maintenance. Free weekly trash pickup is no longer offered to Desloge residents, they are now forced to pay for the service. A citywide, voluntary, recycling program is also available.

Health services
The nearest health and medical service providers is BJC Health Systems in Bonne Terre and Farmington.

The osteopathic Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington closed in January 2016.

Education
The North County R-1 School District serves grades K-12.

Mineral Area College, a two-year community college and the first in the state of Missouri to offer the 2+2 program, offers a four-year degree through Central Methodist University.

The Unitec Career Center offers business and industry training.

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

Geography
Desloge is located at 37.87278°N, -90.52048°W (37.872781, -90.520484).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.90 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,054 people, 2,092 households, and 1,361 families living in the city. The population density was 1742.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,274 housing units at an average density of 784.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.37% White, 0.77% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 2,092 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 12.7% of households consisted of one person 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 people and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% 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 4,802 people, 1,963 households, and 1,336 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,808.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,115 housing units at an average density of 796.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.10% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 1,963 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,956, and the median income for a family was $40,035. Males had a median income of $35,451 versus $19,599 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,235. About 6.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Desloge, Missouri


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Farmington, Missouri

Farmington is a city in St. Francois County located about 75 mi southwest of St. Louis in the Lead Belt region in Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,217. It is the county seat of St. Francois County. Farmington was established in 1822 as Murphy's Settlement, named for William Murphy of Kentucky, who first visited the site in 1798. When St. Francois County was organized, the town was briefly called St. Francois Court House and later renamed to Farmington.

History
William Murphy migrated from Kentucky to this former area of La Louisiane west of the Mississippi River in 1798, when it was under Spanish rule. Calderon was searching for the ideal site to relocate his family. Tradition holds that he was aided by a local Native American, likely Osage, in finding a spring near here.

Deciding that this was an excellent place to settle, Murphy acquired a Spanish Land Grant, allowing him and his family to found a community along the St. Francois River.

In his travels back to Kentucky, Murphy died. His wife Sarah and their grown sons carried out establishing the settlement around 1800. They named it Murphy's Settlement. Sarah is known to have founded the first Protestant Sunday School west of the Mississippi River. Because Spanish law barred any religious services that were not Roman Catholic, Sarah and her students conducted classes in secret.

The United States acquired this area as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It was later designated as part of the Missouri Territory. A post office in Murphy's Settlement was opened in 1817.

Missouri was admitted as a state in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise. In 1822, William Crawford Murphy contributed 52 acre of land here for the county seat of what was soon to be St. Francois County.

Murphy's Settlement was renamed Farmington in 1825, taking the name from the area's rich farm land. Farmington was granted incorporation as a town in 1836 and became a village 20 years later in 1856.

In the mid-19th century, Farmington enjoyed growth from construction of the historic Plank Road, which stretched from Pilot Knob to Ste. Genevieve. It improved the village's access to supplies and markets along the river.

The road was built both to transport supplies from the shipping facilities located along the river to the mines and to move the mines' iron ore to the shipping facilities. This route was soon taken over by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway.

The first public school was constructed in 1870 and in 1879. Farmington gained recognition as a fourth-class city. In 1981 Farmington became a third-class city.

The Courthouse Square Historic District, East Columbia Historic District, Farmington State Hospital No. 4 Cemetery, James Robinson McCormick House, Presbyterian Orphanage of Missouri, and St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Farmington is located at 37.78194°N, -90.42222°W (37.781932, −90.422145). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.39 sqmi, of which 9.35 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Climate
Average temperatures in the following chart are taken from National Weather Service averages from 1991 to 2020.

Demographics
The Farmington Micropolitan Statistical Area includes St. Francois County and Washington County and has a population of 90,554 as of 2010. Farmington is a component of the St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL Combined Statistical Area, also known as Greater St. Louis.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 18,217 people, 6,586 households, and 4,014 families in Farmington. The population density was 1,919.6 per square mile (740.8/km$2$). There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 789.6 per square mile (304.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.02% (15,853) white, 5.76% (1,049) black or African-American, 0.35% (64) Native American, 1.37% (249) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.59% (108) from other races, and 4.9% (893) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.8% (340) of the population.

Of the 6,586 households, 26.2% had children under the age of 18; 44.6% were married couples living together; 31.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 32.0% consisted of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 3.0.

20.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 119.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 131.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $44,093 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,491) and the median family income was $58,571 (+/- $8,471). Males had a median income of $30,059 (+/- $3,133) versus $26,129 (+/- $4,765) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,858 (+/- $2,019). Approximately, 12.5% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 16,240 people, 5,620 households, and 3,313 families living in the city. The population density was 1736.9 PD/sqmi. There were 6,172 housing units at an average density of 660.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.26% White, 7.14% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 5,620 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,924 people, 4,647 households, and 2,909 families living in the city. The population density was 1,555.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,003 housing units at an average density of 558.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.73% White, 7.36% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 4,647 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 18.9% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,251, and the median income for a family was $39,899. Males had a median income of $27,448 versus $20,330 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,706. About 8.9% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Religion
Approximately 51.21% of the people in Farmington identify themselves as religious or affiliated with a religion. Many of these religious residents identify as Christians—38.08% are Protestants, 7.65% are Roman Catholics, 5.03% identify with another Christian faith, 0.43% are Mormons, 0.03% belong to an Eastern religion, and 0.01% are Jewish.

Economy
It is home to an SRG Global manufacturing plant, and U.S. Tool Other major employers in the city are BJC Parkland Health Center, Centene Corp, Farmington Correctional Center and Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center.

Government
Farmington's publicly elected government consists of a Mayor and eight City Council members representing the city's four wards who set city policy. The city's policies are carried out by a City Administrator who works closely with the City Clerk, City Council and City Attorney.

Public schools
The Farmington R-VII School District serves the city's need for public education. According to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, there are five elementary schools, two being private, one public intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school in the school district for a total of nine schools. During the 2008–2009 school year, there was a total of 3,743 students and 306 certified staff members enrolled in the Farmington R-VII School District. The school colors are black and gold and the mascot is the knight (knightette for females). Athletics offered in the school district include boys' and girls' basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, boys' baseball, golf, football, wrestling, and girls' softball and girls' volleyball. Other activities include band (marching, jazz, and concert) cheerleading, colorguard, winter guard, dance team, FFA, AFJROTC, TSA, and FBLA.

Elementary

 * Jefferson Elementary
 * Lincoln Intermediate
 * Roosevelt Elementary
 * Truman Kindergarten
 * Washington-Franklin Elementary
 * W.L. Johns Early Childhood Center

Secondary

 * Farmington Middle School
 * Farmington Senior High School
 * Juvenile Detention Center
 * Midwest Learning Center

Private schools
Farmington is also home to two private schools.

 * St. Joseph Catholic School (PK-8)
 * St. Paul Lutheran School (PK-8)
 * St. Paul Lutheran High School (9-12)

Public library
Farmington has a lending library, the Farmington Public Library.

Attractions

 * Farmington has a park system, with major parks including Engler Park, Wilson-Rozier Park, and Trimfoot park.
 * St. Joe State Park is right outside the city limits and attracts ATV riders, campers, horseback riders, bicyclists, and swimmers. The park has recently added an outdoor gun range.

Infrastructure
Farmington is located at the crossroads of US 67 and Missouri Hwy 32.

Notable people

 * Sam Agnew, Major League Baseball catcher
 * Jake Arrieta, Major League Baseball pitcher, 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner
 * Herbert Asbury, writer, was born in Farmington.
 * Ed Blaine, former NFL player
 * Jesse McI. Carter, United States Army major general in World War I
 * Walter Lewis Hensley, US Representative
 * Andrew Conway Ivy, physiologist
 * Tim Lollar, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Lloyd McBride, labor leader
 * James Robinson McCormick, US Representative
 * Greggory Nations, writer and co-producer of Lost TV series
 * Dan Peek, founding member of the band America
 * Barney Pelty, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Kyle Richardson, NFL punter, member of Baltimore Ravens
 * Charles E. Sebastian, Mayor of Los Angeles
 * Alex White, professional mixed martial artist in UFC
 * J. Ernest Wilkins Sr., attorney, and undersecretary of labor in the Eisenhower administration
 * Robert Moore Williams, writer

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Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri

Iron Mountain Lake is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 737 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.08 sqmi, of which 1.96 sqmi is land and 0.12 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 737 people, 295 households, and 200 families living in the city. The population density was 376.0 PD/sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 187.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.20% White, 2.17% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 295 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 693 people, 265 households, and 187 families living in the city. The population density was 351.8 PD/sqmi. There were 380 housing units at an average density of 192.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.12% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.32% of the population.

There were 265 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $23,854 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,399. About 29.2% of families and 34.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.8% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri


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Leadington, Missouri

Leadington is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 422 at the 2010 census.

History
Leadington was platted in 1895, soon after lead mining began at the town site. A post office called Leadington was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1966.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land. The entirety of the city is within Park Hills borders.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 422 people, 193 households, and 116 families living in the city. The population density was 468.9 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 246.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.73% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.71% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 206 people, 92 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 302.5 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 148.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.20% White, 4.85% African American and 1.94% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 92 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,722, and the median income for a family was $25,577. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $30,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,336. About 10.3% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 or over.

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Leadwood, Missouri

Leadwood is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,282 at the 2010 census.

History
Leadwood was founded in January 1906 as a company town by St. Joe Lead which originally called it Owl Creek. It was situated along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. A post office called Leadwood was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1966.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,282 people, 456 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was 1105.2 PD/sqmi. There were 530 housing units at an average density of 456.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.99% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 456 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 19.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,160 people, 422 households, and 327 families living in the city. The population density was 1,002.5 PD/sqmi. There were 506 housing units at an average density of 437.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.76% White, 0.09% African American, 0.86% Native American, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 422 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,391, and the median income for a family was $28,534. Males had a median income of $24,722 versus $16,103 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,402. About 14.9% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Park Hills, Missouri

Park Hills is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,587 at the 2020 census.

History
The city was formed in an unusual four-way merger that took place in January 1994, in which the cities of Flat River, Elvins, Esther and the village of Rivermines joined to form the new city of Park Hills. The formerly incorporated village of Fairview Acres had previously merged with Flat River on November 8, 1983. The name of the new city was selected by entries submitted to a committee made up of citizens of the four cities. The name Park Hills was submitted by Mildred Lee, a lifelong resident and a former teacher of Flat River. The inspiration came from its hilly terrain in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the many parks that surround the area. Park Hills is located 7 miles northwest of Farmington, Missouri and approximately 65 miles south of St. Louis. It is adjacent to St. Joe State Park, and nearby the state parks of St. Francois, Hawn, Elephant Rocks, Johnson's Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, and Washington.

Park Hills is home to Mineral Area College, formerly known as Flat River Junior College. The town is located in the Old Lead Belt, formerly a large lead mining district.

The Eugene Field School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
Park Hills is located at 37.84444°N, -90.51111°W (37.844538, -90.511038).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.42 sqmi, of which 20.33 sqmi is land and 0.09 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,587 people, 3,384 households, and 2,155 families in Park Hills. The population density was 422.2 per square mile (163.0/km$2$). There were 3,943 housing units at an average density of 193.9 per square mile (74.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 90.53% (7,774) white, 1.9% (163) black or African-American, 0.49% (42) Native American, 0.27% (23) Asian, 0.05% (4) Pacific Islander, 1.4% (120) from other races, and 5.37% (461) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.5% (126) of the population.

Of the 3,384 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 24.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 25.7% consisted of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,065 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,153) and the median family income was $42,817 (+/- $4,987). Males had a median income of $32,167 (+/- $3,224) versus $21,697 (+/- $2,183) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,788 (+/- $4,293). Approximately, 23.0% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 8,759 people, 3,551 households, and 2,154 families living in the city. The population density was 430.8 PD/sqmi. There were 3,943 housing units at an average density of 193.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.34% White, 1.96% Black or African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27%.

Of the 3,551 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.1% of households were one person and 11% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 32.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 7,861 people, 3,181 households, and 2,070 families living in the city. The population density was 392.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,520 housing units at an average density of 175.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 0.32% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92%.

Of the 3,181 households 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median household income was $25,277 and the median family income was $30,663. Males had a median income of $26,900 versus $17,613 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,048. About 17.6% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Park Hills is administered by Central R-III School District.

Park Hills has a lending library, the Park Hills Public Library.

Arts and culture
Some of the many places that bring people to Park Hills Missouri include Columbia Park located in the center of the city and includes a walking track, playground, an 18-hole disc golf course, and the Park Hills public pool, Park Hills Sports Complex which is home to many softball games; opening in March and closing in November.

Notable people

 * Darrell S. Cole, Medal of Honor recipient and namesake of USS Cole (DDG-67)
 * Ferlin Husky, country music singer, member of the Country Music Hall of Fame
 * Bill Upton, Major League Baseball player
 * Tom Upton, Major League Baseball player

title: Park Hills, Missouri


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Affton, Missouri

Affton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, near St. Louis. The population was 20,417 at the 2020 United States Census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 4.6 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of 2020, there were 20,417 people living in the area.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,535 people, 8,892 households, and 5,655 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,480.1 PD/sqmi. There were 9,128 housing units at an average density of 1,991.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.62% White, 0.06% Black, 0.01% American Indian, 1.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,892 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,327, and the median income for a family was $54,881. Males had a median income of $38,141 versus $28,397 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,059. 3.6% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. 3.9% of those under the age of 18 and 4.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Education
The Bayless School District, Lutheran High School South, Affton School District, and Holy Cross Academy (St. John Paul II campus) are all found in the area known as Affton.

Notable people

 * Derek Blasberg, fashion writer, attended Affton High School
 * Jack Dorsey, Twitter and Square co-founder, lived in Affton during childhood
 * Markus Golden, Arizona Cardinals football player, attended Affton High School
 * John Goodman, actor, born and raised in Affton, attended Affton High School
 * Kristeen Young, musician, raised in Affton

title: Affton, Missouri