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Wildwood, Missouri

Wildwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is located in the far western portion of the county. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,417. Wildwood is the home of the Al Foster Trail, and numerous other trails, parks, and reserves such as Rockwoods Reservation and Babler State Park.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 67.08 sqmi, of which 66.42 sqmi is land and 0.66 sqmi is water.

Wildwood is bounded to the north by Chesterfield; on the east by Clarkson Valley and Ellisville; to the south by Eureka and Pacific; and on the west by Franklin County.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 35,417 people, 12,655 households, and 10,730 families in Wildwood. The population density was 531.1 per square mile (205.1/km$2$). There were 13,043 housing units at an average density of 195.6 per square mile (75.5/km$2$). The racial makeup was 85.59% (30,314) white, 1.59% (562) black or African-American, 0.15% (52) Native American or Alaska Native, 6.0% (2,124) Asian, 0.02% (7) Pacific Islander, 0.72% (255) from other races, and 5.94% (2,103) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% (963) of the population.

Of the 12,655 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18; 75.3% were married couples living together; 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 12.8% consisted of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 17.8% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $135,177 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,631) and the median family income was $146,996 (+/- $6,494). Males had a median income of $82,374 (+/- $6,540) versus $42,658 (+/- $3,708) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $61,906 (+/- $3,729). Approximately, 2.0% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 35,517 people, 12,112 households, and 10,153 families living in the city. The population density was 534.7 PD/sqmi. There were 12,604 housing units at an average density of 189.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 6.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3%.

Of the 12,112 households 45.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.2% were non-families. 13.6% of households were one person and 5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age was 41.5 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 32,884 people, 10,837 households, and 9,243 families living in the city. The estimated median house/condo value in 2005 was $345,100. The population density was 498.0 PD/sqmi. There were 11,229 housing units at an average density of 170.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.74% White, 1.62% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.38% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.38%.

Of the 10,837 households 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.0% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.4% of households were one person and 4.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 33.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $113,270. Males had a median income of $75,849 versus $41,224 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,485. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Wildwood is served by Rockwood School District, with one high school within the city limits, Lafayette High School.

St. Louis Community College–Wildwood is a local, two-year public community college located off routes 100 and 109.

Police
The City of Wildwood contracts for police service with the St. Louis County Police Department.

Culture

The Big Chief Restaurant is all that remains of a tourist complex that opened on U.S. Route 66 in 1928. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in 2003.

Notable people

 * David Freese, former third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, grew up in Wildwood.
 * Ryan Howard, former first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, grew up in Wildwood.
 * Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals lived in Wildwood briefly during a previous stint with the team.
 * Jesse Smith, racing driver, born in Wildwood
 * Kelly Stables, actress, grew up in Wildwood
 * Luke Voit, Major League Baseball player, grew up in Wildwood.

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Winchester, Missouri

Winchester is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,447 at the 2020 census.

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

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,447 people and 546 households living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 80.6% White (78.9% non-Hispanic White), 3.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.8% from other races, and 9.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9%.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,547 people, 596 households, and 386 families living in the city. The population density was 6188.0 PD/sqmi. There were 608 housing units at an average density of 2432.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 1.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%.

Of the 596 households 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 9.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 36.8 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,651 people, 599 households, and 425 families living in the city. The population density was 6,723.0 PD/sqmi. There were 607 housing units at an average density of 2,471.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.88% White, 1.27% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.36% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.88%.

Of the 599 households 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.4% of households were one person and 8.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.

The median household income was $47,829 and the median family income was $51,071. Males had a median income of $35,735 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,920. About 4.2% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Winchester is in the Parkway School District, while a portion is in Rockwood R-VI School District.

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Woodson Terrace, Missouri

Woodson Terrace is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,063 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, there were 3,950 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 48.7% White, 27.7% African American, 0.8% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 10.8% from other races, and 9.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.4% of the population.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,063 people, 1,603 households, and 1,019 families living in the city. The population density was 5276.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,731 housing units at an average density of 2248.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 68.5% White, 20.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 5.8% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.6% of the population.

There were 1,603 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 21.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,189 people, 1,689 households, and 1,102 families living in the city. The population density was 5,346.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,776 housing units at an average density of 2,266.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.36% White, 11.60% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 1.24% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

There were 1,689 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,363, and the median income for a family was $40,603. Males had a median income of $32,444 versus $23,842 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,581. About 5.9% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Bloomsdale, Missouri

Bloomsdale is a city in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 639 at the 2020 census.

Etymology
The name of the town is most likely derived from the name of a Catholic priest, Father Blume.

History
Bloomsdale was known as early as 1839 as "La Fourche à Duclos", meaning "the fork of Duclos" and named for the creek by the same name. Its parish priest, a Father Blume, wished his parishioners to all reside on one side of the stream, and so bought land for a settlement on what is now called Establishment Creek moved to the present site of Bloomsdale. One account has it that "Blumesdale" was mailed to Washington, D.C., as the name of the town's post office. But the name was illegible, so the story goes, so Washington called the office Bloomsdale. More likely, Washington anglicized the German name Blume ("flower") to Bloom. Either way, the name honors Father Blume.

Geography
Bloomsdale is located in the eastern part of Jackson Township, near Establishment Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 sqmi, of which 1.63 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 521 people, 202 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 319.6 PD/sqmi. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 132.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.66% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, and 0.58% from two or more races.

There were 202 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 30.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 419 people, 173 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 259.9 PD/sqmi. There were 179 housing units at an average density of 111.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.48% Native American, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 173 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $61,429. Males had a median income of $39,688 versus $22,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,714. About 3.8% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

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St. Mary, Missouri

St. Mary is a city in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 309 at the 2020 census.

Name
St. Mary had a number of nicknames, including Camp Rowdy and Yankeetown. Eventually, the community came to be known as St. Mary's Landing and then simply as St. Mary's.

History
The small city was established by settlers of French descent, who also built St. Mary's Catholic Church. The city was originally named St. Mary's Landing.

On October 24, 2021, a destructive EF3 tornado tore through the town.

Geography
St. Mary lies in the Grand Champ Bottoms. The community is bordered by Saint Laurent Creek to the south and Saline Creek to the north, with an offshoot of the Mississippi separating it from Kaskaskia Island to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, of which 0.60 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 360 people, 159 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 600.0 PD/sqmi. There were 188 housing units at an average density of 313.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.67% White, 4.72% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.83% from other races, and 2.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.94% of the population.

There were 159 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 40.9 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 377 people, 167 households, and 100 families living in the city. The population density was 625.3 PD/sqmi. There were 187 housing units at an average density of 310.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.84% White, 3.18% African American, 0.80% Native American, 1.59% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.12% of the population.

There were 167 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,000, and the median income for a family was $31,964. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $14,583 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,825. About 7.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.0% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person
Sonny Siebert, baseball player who pitched for six different teams during his MLB career and was twice an All-Star

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Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

Ste. Genevieve (Sainte-Geneviève ) is a city in Ste. Genevieve Township and is the county seat of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,999 at the 2020 census. Founded in 1735 by French Canadian colonists and settlers from east of the river, it was the first organized European settlement west of the Mississippi River in present-day Missouri. Today, it is home to Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park, the 422nd unit of the National Park Service.

History
Founded around 1740 by Canadian settlers and migrants from settlements in the Illinois Country just east of the Mississippi River, Ste. Geneviève is the oldest permanent European settlement in Missouri. It was named for Saint Genevieve (who lived in the 5th century AD), the patron saint of Paris, the capital of France. While most residents were of French-Canadian descent, many of the founding families had been in the Illinois Country for two or three generations. It is one of the oldest colonial settlements west of the Mississippi River.

This area was known as New France, Illinois Country, or the Upper Louisiana territory. Traditional accounts suggested a founding of 1735 or so, but historian Carl Ekberg has documented a more likely founding about 1750. The population to the east of the river needed more land, as the soils in the older villages had become exhausted. Improved relations with hostile Native Americans, such as the Osage, made settlement possible.

Prior to arrival of French Canadian settlers, indigenous peoples of succeeding cultures had lived in the region for more than one thousand years. The best known prior to the historic tribes were the Mississippian culture, which developed complex earthworks at such sites as Cahokia, and had a broad cross-continental trading network along the Mississippi-Ohio river waterways, from the south to near the Great Lakes.

At the time of European settlement, however, no Indian tribe lived nearby on the west bank. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's map of 1755, the first to show Ste. Genevieve in the Illinois Country, showed Kaskaskia natives on the east side of the river, but no Indian village on the west side within 100 miles of Ste. Genevieve. Osage hunting and war parties did enter the area from the north and west. The region had been relatively abandoned by 1500, likely due to environmental exhaustion, after the peak of Mississippian culture civilization at Cahokia, the largest city of this culture.

At the time of its founding by ethnic French, Ste. Genevieve was the last of a triad of French Canadian settlements in this area of the mid-Mississippi Valley. About five miles northeast of Ste. Genevieve on the east side of the river was Fort de Chartres (in the Illinois Country); it stood as the official capital of the area. Kaskaskia, which became Illinois's first capital upon statehood, was located about five miles southeast. Prairie du Rocher and Cahokia, Illinois (an independent settlement not attached to the ancient Mississippian site) were other early local French colonial settlements on the east side of the river.

Following defeat by the British in the French and Indian War, in 1762 under the Treaty of Fontainebleau, France secretly ceded the area of the west bank of the Mississippi River to Spain, which formed Louisiana (New Spain). The Spanish moved the capital of Upper Louisiana from Fort de Chartres fifty miles upriver to St. Louis. They ruled with a light hand and often through mostly French-speaking officials. Although under Spanish control for more than 40 years, Ste. Genevieve retained its French language, customs and character. Like other European colonists, the French held enslaved African Americans as workers. Most slaveholders had a few such workers, as they had relatively small farms. Some slaves were used as workers in lead mining.

In 1763, the French ceded the land east of the Mississippi to Great Britain in the Treaty of Paris that ended Europe's Seven Years' War, also known on the North American front as the French and Indian War. French-speaking people from Canada and settlers east of the Mississippi went west to live beyond British rule; they also flocked to Ste. Genevieve after George III issued the Royal Proclamation of 1763. This transformed all of the captured French land between the Mississippi and the Appalachian Mountains, except Quebec, into an Indian reserve. The king required settlers to leave or get British permission to stay. These requirements were regularly violated by European-American settlers, who resented efforts to restrict their expansion west of the Appalachians.

During the 1770s, bands of Little Osage and Missouri tribes repeatedly raided Ste. Genevieve to steal settlers' horses. But the fur trade, marriage of French-Canadian men with Native American women, and other commercial dealings created many ties between Native Americans and the Canadiens. During the 1780s, some Shawnee and Lenape (Delaware) migrated to the west side of the Mississippi following rebel American victory in its Revolutionary War. The tribes established villages south of Ste. Genevieve. The Peoria also moved near Ste. Genevieve in the 1780s but had a peaceful relationship with the village. It was not until the 1790s that the Big Osage pressed the settlement harder; they conducted repeated raids and killed some settlers. In addition, they attacked the Peoria and Shawnee.

While at one point Spanish administrators wanted to attack the Big Osage, there were not sufficient French settlers to recruit for a militia to do so. The Big Osage had 1250 men in their village, and lived in the prairie. In 1794 Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet, the Spanish governor at New Orleans, appointed brothers Pierre Chouteau and Auguste Chouteau of St. Louis to have exclusive trading privileges with the Big Osage. They built a fort and trading post on the Osage River in Big Osage territory. While the natives did not entirely cease their raids on Ste. Genevieve, commercial diplomacy and rewards of the fur trade eased some relations.

Le Vieux Village (Old Ste. Genevieve c. 1750)
Following the great flood of 1785, the town moved from its initial location on the floodplain of the Mississippi River, to its present location two miles north and about a half mile inland. It continued to prosper as a village devoted to agriculture, especially wheat, maize and tobacco production. Most of the families were yeomen farmers, although there was a wealthier level among the residents. The village raised sufficient grain to send many tons of flour annually for sale to Lower Louisiana and New Orleans. This was essential to the survival of the southern colonies, which could not grow sufficient grain in their climate. In 1807, Frederick Bates, the secretary of the Louisiana Territory after the United States made the Louisiana Purchase, noted Ste. Genevieve was "the most wealthy village in Louisiana" (meaning the full Territory).

1852 Ste. Genevieve Stampede
On 4th September 1852, eight enslaved men, including five from Ste. Genevieve, tried to escape enslavement by crossing the Mississippi River towards Sparta, Illinois, "widely reputed as a haven for freedom seekers". They had been working in mines owned by the Valle family of Ste. Genevieve, some because they were held ("owned") by the Valles. On 9th September, slaveholders put out a $1600 reward for the return of the men who were all recaptured.

Architecture
The oldest surviving buildings of Ste. Genevieve, described as "French Creole colonial", were all built during the period of Spanish rule in the late 18th century. The most distinctive buildings of this period were the "vertical wooden post" constructions. Walls of buildings were built based on wood "posts" either dug into the ground (poteaux en terre) or set on a raised stone or brick foundation (poteaux sur solle). This was different from the log cabin style associated with the Anglo-American frontier settlements of the United States northeast, mid-Atlantic and Upper South, for which logs are stacked horizontally.

The most distinctive of the vertical post houses are poteaux en terre ("posts-in-the-ground"), where the walls made of upright wooden posts do not support the floor. The floor is supported by separate stone pillars. As the wooden posts were partially set into dirt, the walls of such buildings were extremely vulnerable to flood damage, termites and rot. Three of the five surviving poteaux en terre houses in the nation are in Ste. Genevieve. The other two are located in Pascagoula, Mississippi and near Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Most of the oldest buildings in the city are poteaux sur solle ("posts-on-a-sill"). One of the oldest structures is the Louis Bolduc House built in 1792, which has been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Louis Bolduc originally built a smaller house in 1770 at Ste. Genevieve's first riverfront location. Although much of the house was severely damaged by flooding, parts were dismantled and moved north as the community developed the new site in 1785. Bolduc incorporated these materials into his new and larger house, built in 1792–1793. The three large ground-floor rooms expressed Bolduc's wealth. Other structures of note are the 1806 La Maison de Guibourd Historic House, the 1818 Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, the 1792 Beauvais-Amoureux House, the 1790s Bequette-Ribault House, and the 1808 Old Louisiana Academy, all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Culture
For decades, Ste. Genevieve was primarily an agricultural community. The habitants raised chiefly wheat and corn (maize), as well as tobacco. They produced more wheat than residents of St. Louis, and their grain products were shipped south, critical to survival of the French community at New Orleans, which had the wrong climate to cultivate such grains.

The village followed traditional practices: most of the townspeople lived on lots in town. They farmed land held in a common large field. This land was assigned and cultivated in the French style, in long, narrow strips that extended back from the river to the hills (at the first location) so that each settler would have some waterfront. Only the exterior of the Grand Champ (Big Field) was fenced, but each owner of land was responsible for fencing his portion, to keep out livestock. The habitants used the same types of implements and plows as did farmers in 18th-century France. They used teams of oxen to pull the wheeled plows.

After the Louisiana Purchase in 1804, Anglo-Americans as well as German immigrants migrated to the village. It became more oriented to trade and merchants, but villagers retained many of their French cultural ways. The Sisters of St. Joseph, a French teaching order, established a convent in the town, whose sisters taught in a Catholic school. The current Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church was built in 1876 and modeled after the Gothic style of those in France. It was the third Catholic church built by the villagers.

Ste. Genevieve continues to celebrate its French cultural heritage with numerous annual events. Among them are La Guiannée, a celebration associated with Christmas; French Fest; Jour de Fête; King's Ball, and many others. Heritage tourism is important to the economy.

Late 19th century to present
By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ste. Genevieve also had numerous lime kilns and quarries, important to the industrialization of nearby cities. The city had numerous African-American families who had long been residents of the community, including people of color of partial French and German ancestry. Like the ethnic European French, most of these African-American families were members of the Catholic church in the town, and some were educated and property owners. Some had also been French speakers in the colonial period.

As the lime kilns and quarries were expanded, African-American migrant workers, mostly men, came from Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas to take jobs in these industries. They tended to belong to Protestant sects, if they were religiously affiliated. From quite different cultural backgrounds, the two groups of African Americans did not intermingle much. The migrant workers lived in poorer areas of town or outside in company housing. They tended to congregate in a neighborhood referred to as The Shacks.

Race riot of 1930
By 1930 Ste Genevieve had about 2662 residents, of whom 170 were African American and the remainder European American. Another 170 African Americans lived outside the town in the county, closer to the work sites. The riot was a four day disturbance, long shrouded in secrecy, during which vigilantes drove away most of the town's black residents, many of whom were recent arrivals recruited to work in local lime kilns and stone quarries.

Greene, Kremer and Holland (1993) state, “In 1930 state troopers were twice called into the little town of Ste. Genevieve to prevent a triple lynching. The entire black population, with the exception of two families, left town after the threatened lynchings.”

The "French Connection"
The Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry across the Mississippi River to Illinois is nicknamed the "French Connection". This refers to the 1971 film of the same name and, more directly, to the ferry's link to other French colonial sites in the area, such as Fort de Chartres and Fort Kaskasia State Historic Sites, and the Pierre Menard home. It runs daily year-round, unless the river is flooding. It can carry vehicles, walk-on passengers, and travelers with bicycles.

Geography
Ste. Genevieve is located along the west bank of the Mississippi River near the Illinois state line along Interstate 55, U.S. Route 61, and Missouri Route 32, approximately 46 mi south-southeast of St. Louis and 196 mi north-northwest of Memphis, Tennessee.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.11 sqmi, of which 4.10 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. It has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa) and average monthly temperatures range from 32.4 F in January to 78.6 F in July.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,410 people, 1,824 households, and 1,087 families residing in the city. The population density was 1075.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,018 housing units at an average density of 492.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.78% White, 1.59% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 1,824 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% 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 2.94.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,476 people, 1,818 households, and 1,154 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,076.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,965 housing units at an average density of 472.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.07% White, 2.14% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population.

There were 1,818 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,929, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $31,546 versus $19,804 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,361. About 7.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

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

Ste. Genevieve has a public library, the Ste. Genevieve Branch Library.

Media
The Ste. Genevieve Herald is a weekly newspaper that has served Ste. Genevieve County since May 1882.

Notable people

 * Steve Bieser - Head Baseball Coach at the University of Missouri
 * Lewis Vital Bogy - U.S. Senator from Missouri
 * Henry Brackenridge - lived here as a boy with an ethnic French family, and wrote about them, the town and the Osage in his memoir
 * Firmin Rene Desloge - nephew of Jean Ferdinand Rozier, arrived 1822, progenitor of the Desloge Family in America
 * Augustus Caesar Dodge - US Senator from Iowa
 * Henry Dodge - US Senator from Wisconsin
 * Laurent Durocher - member of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives
 * Pierre Gibault - 18th-century French Jesuit priest and missionary
 * Lewis Fields Linn - U.S. Senator from Missouri
 * William Pope McArthur - American naval officer and hydrologist
 * Robert Moore - Oregon pioneer and founder of Linn City, Oregon
 * Charles Nerinckx - founder of the Sisters of Loretto religious order
 * Nathaniel Pope - US Representative from the Illinois Territory
 * Philippe-François de Rastel de Rocheblave - French military and French-Canadian political figure in the 18th century
 * Prospect K. Robbins - surveyor who established the Fifth Principal Meridian
 * Frank Rolfe - real estate investor; owner of the Ste. Genevieve Academy
 * Jean Ferdinand Rozier - 19th-century businessman and partner of artist and naturalist John James Audubon
 * François Vallé - 18th-century pioneer, mine owner, and land-holder
 * John Hardeman Walker - US Congressman

Sister cities

 * Bohlsbach
 * Baden

title: Ste. Genevieve, Missouri


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Advance, Missouri

Advance is a city located at the intersection of State Highway 25 and State Highway 91/Route C in northern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,347 at the 2010 census. Advance was founded circa 1882. The town is pronounced ADD-vance.

History
Advance had its start in 1910 when the railroad was extended to that point.

Overview
There is no sustained industry in the town or near surrounding area. Agriculture, although small, is the most viable local source of income.

Public services available in the city include three health/medical clinics: Advance Medical Clinic, Cross Trails Medical Center and Haven Health Care Medical. There are two parks within the city limits: Umfleet Park and the Advance Ballpark, the latter of which is where high school baseball and softball games are played as well as summer league T-ball and also has tennis courts and a sand volleyball court. The town also has one lending library: the Advance Community Library.

Advance is governed by a mayor-council form of government with Ryan Slinkard, currently serving as mayor. The city also has a police department with two full-time and two reserve officers. The Advance Volunteer Fire Department has approximately 15 firefighters with five vehicles.

There are no hospitality services or full-service medical facilities; the closest hotels and hospitals are located about 20–25 miles each direction in Dexter (south) and Cape Girardeau (east).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Advance has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,347 people, 578 households, and 356 families residing in the city. The population density was 1202.7 PD/sqmi. There were 635 housing units at an average density of 567.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.74% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 578 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% 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 2.86.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,244 people, 544 households, and 348 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,428.8 PD/sqmi. There were 593 housing units at an average density of 681.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.08% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.16% Asian, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 544 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.1% 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 2.80. It was reported that in Advance, 0.2% of all households contain lesbians.

For people in the city aged 15 and over, 55.0% were married, 9.9% were divorced, 14.8% were single, never married, 19.0% were widowed, and 1.3% were separated.

In the city the population was spread out, with 19.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,734, and the median income for a family was $38,167. Males had a median income of $27,833 versus $19,702 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,036. About 8.1% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Advance R-4 School District runs throughout most of the northern parts of Stoddard County as well as the extreme southern portions of Bollinger County. There is a preschool, one elementary school for grades K-6 and a consolidated junior-senior high school for grades 7–12 with an average yearly enrollment of 500 students in the district. The school colors are orange and black and its mascot is the hornet. Athletics at the school consist of boys' and girls' basketball, girls' volleyball, baseball, softball (spring season), cheerleading, boys' golf, and coed cross country.

The Advance High School Lady Hornets varsity volleyball team won the Class 1 state championship during the 2018–2019 season, the school's first-ever state title in girls’ volleyball. The Lady Hornets defeated Calvary Lutheran 25–12, 25–22 to clinch the championship. The Lady Hornets went on to defend their Class 1 state title for two more consecutive seasons, defeating Santa Fe 25–11, 25–12 in 2019-2020 and topping local nemesis Lesterville 25–13, 25–15, 18–25, 25–08 in 2020–2021. The Lady Hornets were denied a bid at the state tournament for a fourpeat during the 2021–2022 season in which the Lady Hornets fell to Gideon in the Class 1 state quarterfinals. Advance rebounded and went on to reclaim their Class 1 state championship during the 2022-2023 and 2023–2024 seasons, dethroning then-Class 1 state champion Miller in a five-set thriller and then topping local rival South Iron 25–13, 25–13, 25-20 most recently to earn the school its fifth state volleyball championship. All five teams were coached by Erin Hoffman.

The Advance Hornets boys basketball team took second place at the Class 1 state tournament during the 2016–2017 season after a heartbreaking 65–62 loss to Walnut Grove.

Notable people

 * Bill Burlison, politician
 * Dewayne Staats, broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays

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Baker, Missouri

Baker is an inactive incorporated village in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3. As of 2017, it is Missouri's smallest incorporated settlement.

Geography
Baker is located on the Castor River along Missouri Route HH, approximately 10 miles east of Dexter and 11 miles southwest of Sikeston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

Baker and Goshen, Massachusetts are the only two towns or villages in the United States within 29 miles of four different states. Baker is 28.6 miles from Arkansas, 28.2 miles from Illinois, 23 miles from Tennessee, and 18 miles from Kentucky.

2020 census
''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3 people, 1 household, and 1 family residing in the village. The population density was 14.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2 housing units at an average density of 9.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There was 1 household, of which 100.0% were married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 60.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 33.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 66.7% male and 33.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5 people, 2 households, and 1 family residing in the village. The population density was 24.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2 housing units at an average density of 9.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were two households, neither of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, one of which was a married couple living together, and one of which was a non-family. One household was made up of an individual living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 4.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with one person aged 19, one between 20 and 24, two persons between 45 and 54, and one person who was between 65 and 74 years of age. The median age was 47.5 years. There were three female inhabitants and two male inhabitants. All five residents are 18 years or older.

The median income for a household and a family in the village was $177,361. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $79,631 for females. The per capita income for the village was $182,000. The single family was not below the poverty line.

title: Baker, Missouri


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Bell City, Missouri

Bell City is a city in northeastern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. It was founded as a sawmill town circa 1900, and lies at the foothills of Crowley's Ridge on Missouri Route 91. The population was 448 at the 2010 census. Dorothy Burton is the current mayor.

History
A post office called Bell City has been in operation since 1890. The community was named after brothers Gesper Albert and Ralford Stephen Bell, proprietors of a local sawmill. Bell City was situated along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway.

Geography
Bell City is located on the western edge of the lowland region of southeast Missouri. Sikeston lies 15 miles to the southeast. The head of Little River is three miles to the east. Missouri Route 91 passes through the community, connecting with U.S. Route 61 at Morley, ten miles to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 448 people, 182 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 814.5 PD/sqmi. There were 212 housing units at an average density of 385.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.64% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 1.34% Native American, and 2.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 182 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 461 people, 196 households, and 126 families living in the city. The population density was 830.9 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 396.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, 1.08% African American, 0.22% Native American, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 196 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,125, and the median income for a family was $28,636. Males had a median income of $22,125 versus $16,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,664. About 11.8% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.1% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable People

 * Dave Barham - Founded Hot Dog on a Stick

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Bernie, Missouri

Bernie is a city in southern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,958 at the 2010 census.

History
Bernie was laid out in 1890, and named after Bernice "Bernie" Crumb, the daughter of an early Euro-American settler. A post office called Bernie has been in operation since 1889. The city was incorporated in 1889. Bernie was situated along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway.

Geography
Bernie is located almost in the Missouri Bootheel, eight miles south of Dexter and approximately nine miles north of Malden on Missouri Route 25. The St. Francis River is about ten miles to the west on Missouri Route U.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $24,085, and the median income for a family was $30,847. Males had a median income of $24,922 versus $16,196 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,096. About 15.8% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 28.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,958 people, 831 households, and 549 families residing in the city. The population density was 1494.7 PD/sqmi. There were 916 housing units at an average density of 699.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.89% White, 2.20% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.43% of the population.

There were 831 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Education
Bernie R-XIII School District operates one elementary school and Bernie Junior High/High School.

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

Notable people

 * Carl Edward Bailey, 31st Governor of Arkansas from 1937 to 1941, was born in Bernie in 1894.
 * Narvel Felts, a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, attended Bernie High School.
 * James Morton Smith, director of the Wisconsin Historical Society and Winterthur Museum; born in Bernie in 1919.

title: Bernie, Missouri


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Bloomfield, Missouri

Bloomfield is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,755 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Stoddard County. In September 1864 during the Civil War, the town was reduced to ashes.

History
The first permanent settlement at Bloomfield was made in 1824 at the site of a previous Native American community. Bloomfield was platted in 1835. The community was named from the wildflowers in the vicinity. A post office called Bloomfield has been in operation since 1836.

The Stoddard County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

Geography
The city is 6.5 miles north of Dexter on Missouri Route 25.

The city is According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,933 people, 791 households, and 527 families living in the city. The population density was 1431.9 PD/sqmi. There were 893 housing units at an average density of 661.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.81% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 791 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 30.3% 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 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% 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 1,952 people, 791 households, and 533 families living in the city. The population density was 1,396.9 PD/sqmi. There were 870 housing units at an average density of 622.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.10% African American, 0.31% Native American, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 791 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,426, and the median income for a family was $31,944. Males had a median income of $26,011 versus $15,455 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,546. About 14.2% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 22.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library is dedicated to the preservation and history of the Stars and Stripes Newspaper and the US Armed Forces. Markers locate the many Civil War sites in the area. On November 9, 1861, during the soldiers of the 11th, 18th, and 29th Illinois Regiments set up camp here. The first edition of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper was printed here during that occupation.

Education
Bloomfield R-XIV School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Bloomfield High School.

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

Notable people

 * Dorothy Langley, author (1904-1969) whose novels were published by Simon and Schuster.
 * Norman Adolphus Mozley, Missouri congressman (1895-1897) who had a law office in Bloomfield and is buried in Bloomfield.

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Dexter, Missouri

Dexter is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States, founded in 1873. The population was 7,864 at the 2010 census.

History
Dexter was platted in 1873. Mr. Dex, an early settler, gave the community the name of his horse, Dexter. Dexter experienced rapid growth with the arrival of the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. A post office called Dexter City was established in 1873, and the name was changed to Dexter in 1887.

The Dexter Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

On July 10, 2021, an EF2 tornado hit the town with at least 150 homes reported damaged.

Geography
Dexter is located 19 mi southwest of Sikeston. Dexter is located on what is known as Crowley's Ridge. It is at the intersection of U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Route 25.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.65 sqmi, of which 6.52 sqmi is land and 0.13 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 7,865 people, 3,359 households, and 2,108 families living in the city. The population density was 1206.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,666 housing units at an average density of 562.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 3,359 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,356 people, 3,237 households, and 2,019 families living in the city. The population density was 1,208.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 584.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.31% White, 0.15% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.50% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 3,237 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,116, and the median income for a family was $32,175. Males had a median income of $26,724 versus $17,409 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,034. About 14.8% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Dexter has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).

Education
It is within the Dexter R-XI School District, which operated two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.

The town has a lending library, the Keller Public Library Of Dexter.

Notable people

 * George K. Sisler, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Clyde A. Vaughn, United States Army Lieutenant General and Director of the Army National Guard
 * James P. Walker, politician. member of the House of Representatives.
 * Max West, baseball player, member of Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame
 * Orville Zimmerman, United States Representative for Missouri's 10th congressional district, was principal of Dexter High School, 1904-1909

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Dudley, Missouri

Dudley is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 232 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Dudley has been in operation since 1879. The community has the name of one Mr. Dudley, a pioneer citizen.

Geography
Dudley is located seven miles west of Dexter.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 232 people, 103 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 594.9 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 284.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 103 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.0% 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 2.25 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 289 people, 117 households, and 84 families living in the city. The population density was 721.2 PD/sqmi. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 336.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% White, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population.

There were 117 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,542, and the median income for a family was $29,821. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,339. About 12.7% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 34.1% of those 65 or over.

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Essex, Missouri

Essex is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 472 at the 2010 census.

History
Essex was platted in 1873 as a stop along the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and named after one Mr. Essex, a railroad official. A post office in Essex has been in operation since 1874.

Geography
Essex is located at 36.81194°N, -89.8625°W (36.812040, -89.862514). It lies along Missouri Route 114 between Sikeston and Dexter. U.S. Route 60 passes just to the north.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 472 people, 196 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 1627.6 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 775.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 196 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 524 people, 216 households, and 146 families living in the city. The population density was 1,904.6 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 865.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, 0.19% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 216 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $35,673. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,345. About 8.2% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Essex is administered by the Richland R-1 School District. Students consistently score above the state averages administered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The town has a lending library, the Essex Public Library.

Notable person

 * Larry McCoy, Major League Baseball umpire

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Penermon, Missouri

Penermon is a village in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 64 people, 33 households, and 16 families living in the village. The population density was 304.8 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 161.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 9.4% White, 87.5% African American, and 3.1% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.3% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.5% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 75 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the village. The population density was 358.3 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 176.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 16.00% White and 84.00% African American.

There were 31 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 1.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $11,875, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,549. There were 15.0% of families and 25.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.0% of under eighteens and 42.9% of those over 64.

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Puxico, Missouri

Puxico is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 881 at the 2010 census.

History
Puxico was first settled in 1883, and named after Pucksicah, an Indian chief. Early settlers include W. C. Clark, E.L Hawks, George Eaton and J.A Hickman. A post office called Puxico has been in operation since 1884. Puxico was incorporated as a town in 1884.

Puxico Homecoming
Puxico is known for its annual Homecoming. The event was started in the midst of the Great Depression by the Booster Club as a way to unite and organize the community. After World War II, the returning servicemen established the VFW Post and took over the tradition the Booster Club had started.

Goat burgers are a staple of the event and have been served since the late 1930s.

Homecoming also includes events such as a carnival fair, square dancing, beauty pageants and parade. It is held from the second Tuesday to Saturday in August.

Geography
Puxico is located at 36.95056°N, -90.15861°W (36.950535, -90.158611).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 sqmi, of which 0.67 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 881 people, 364 households, and 227 families living in the city. The population density was 1314.9 PD/sqmi. There were 429 housing units at an average density of 640.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 364 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,145 people, 377 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was 2,089.4 PD/sqmi. There were 444 housing units at an average density of 810.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.41% White, 0.19% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.61% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 377 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% 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 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 16.6% from 18 to 24, 18.6% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,900, and the median income for a family was $29,286. Males had a median income of $25,787 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,354. About 13.3% of families and 33.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Puxico is administered by Puxico R-VIII School District.

Puxico has a lending library, the Puxico Public Library.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Puxico has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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Blue Eye, Missouri

Blue Eye is a town in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 289 at the 2020 census. The population estimate is 389 as of 2022. It is part of the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area. Blue Eye, Missouri is adjacent to Blue Eye, Arkansas.

History
The first permanent settlement at Blue Eye was made in the 1860s. According to tradition, Blue Eye was so named from the noted blue eye color of an early postmaster.

Geography
Blue Eye is located south of Table Rock Lake and just north of the Missouri-Arkansas border. The community is at the southern terminus of Missouri Route 13, as the road continues into Arkansas as Arkansas Route 21.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 167 people, 75 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 142.7 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 175.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.6% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 75 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the village was 44.3 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 129 people, 49 households, and 38 families living in the town. The population density was 240.5 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 106.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.22% White, and 0.78% Native American.

There were 49 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 67.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,183. There were 15.6% of families and 23.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 50.0% of under 18 and none of those over 64.

Education
Blue Eye R-V School District operates one elementary school, one middle school and Blue Eye High School.

Blue Eye has a public library, a branch of the Stone County Library.

Notable people
Jim Bakker, pastor and televangelist.

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Coney Island, Missouri

Coney Island is a village in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 47 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Coney Island is located at 36.5931°N, -93.39672°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.06 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 75 people, 40 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 1250.0 PD/sqmi. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 1600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 1.3% African American, and 1.3% Native American.

There were 40 households, of which 5.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.14.

The median age in the village was 63.4 years. 4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 41.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 46 households, and 29 families living in the village. The population density was 1,555.7 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 1,737.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.94% White and 1.06% Native American.

There were 46 households, out of which 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 12.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 13.8% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 35.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $20,625 versus $11,563 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,204. There were 11.5% of families and 15.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 28.6% of under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.

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Galena, Missouri

Galena is a city and the county seat in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 455 at the 2020 census. Galena is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Galena was platted in 1852, and named for deposits of the ore galena near the original town site. An early variant name was "Jamestown". A post office has been in operation at Galena since 1853. Roscoe Jackson was the last person to be publicly executed in the United States, which took place in Galena, in 1937.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 sqmi, of which 0.75 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. The James River flows past the east side of the town and enters the northernmost arm of Table Rock Lake to the south. The historic Y-Bridge over the James River is located just east of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 440 people, 179 households, and 116 families living in the city. The population density was 586.7 PD/sqmi. There were 239 housing units at an average density of 318.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 179 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 451 people, 165 households, and 121 families living in the city. The population density was 659.7 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 314.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.23% White, 0.22% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 165 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,500, and the median income for a family was $24,423. Males had a median income of $22,396 versus $17,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,673. About 23.4% of families and 30.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.9% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Pamela Pauly Chinnis, first female president of the House of Deputies
 * Dewey Jackson Short, U.S. Representative

Transportation

 * Missouri Route 176 (western terminus)
 * Missouri Route 248
 * Missouri Route 265
 * Missouri Route 413

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

Galena has a public library, a branch of the Stone County Library.

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Hurley, Missouri

Hurley (formerly, Spring Creek Mill) is a city in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 176 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Hurley has been in operation since 1898. The name "Hurley" was assigned by postal officials.

Geography
The community is in northern Stone County at the intersection of routes A and CC. Crane lies four miles to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 178 people, 67 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 395.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 175.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.6% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 67 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% 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 3.19.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.6% male and 44.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 157 people, 59 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 472.1 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 189.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.09% White, 0.64% Native American, and 1.27% from two or more races.

There were 59 households, out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city the population was spread out, with 34.4% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,833, and the median income for a family was $32,857. Males had a median income of $24,250 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,644. About 15.9% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 44.4% of those 65 or over.

Schools
Hurley High School

title: Hurley, Missouri