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Skidmore, Missouri

Skidmore is a city in western Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 Census. The small farming community is known for the unsolved extrajudicial killing of Ken Rex McElroy. Skidmore also has a yearly "Punkin' Show."

History
The Skidmore area was first settled in 1840 by William Bunton shortly after the Platte Purchase opened the area to settlement. Skidmore itself was platted in 1880 when M. Skidmore donated 20 acre to the Nodaway Valley Railroad Company (the agent for the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad which was eventually taken over by the Burlington Northern Railroad). The railroad no longer operates.

The St. Oswald's Protestant Episcopal Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

Geography
Skidmore is located at on Missouri Route 113 approximately two miles north of the Nodaway-Holt county line. The Nodaway River flows past the west side and the confluence of Florida Creek with the Nodaway is just north of the community. Maryville is approximately eleven miles to the east-northeast.

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

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 245 people, 95 households, and 45 families in Skidmore. The population density was 742.4 per square mile (288.2/km$2$). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (194.1/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.24% (226) white, 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American, 0.41% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.41% (1) from other races, and 6.94% (17) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.5% (1) of the population.

Of the 95 households, 17.9% had children under the age of 18; 36.8% were married couples living together; 47.4% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 50.5% consisted of individuals and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.0 and the average family size was 3.0.

14.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 17.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 68.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 69.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $35,446 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,465) and the median family income was $60,938 (+/- $14,913). Males had a median income of $30,833 (+/- $20,048) versus $28,333 (+/- $5,179) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,063 (+/- $4,497). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under the age of 18 and 34.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 284 people, 122 households, and 81 families living in the city. The population density was 860.6 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 521.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White, 0.4% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 122 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 342 people, 148 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 1,058.8 PD/sqmi. There were 173 housing units at an average density of 535.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.42% White, 0.29% African American, and 0.29% from two or more races.

There were 148 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,500, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,881. About 14.7% of families and 22.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.8% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District is the local school district for the area, with an elementary school in Maitland and a junior-senior high and district headquarters in Graham.

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Alton, Missouri

Alton is a city and the county seat of Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 707 at the 2020 census.

History
Alton was platted in 1859. The city was named after Alton, Illinois. A post office has been in operation in Alton since 1860. Alton was incorporated as a city in 1929.

Greer Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.59 sqmi, of which 1.57 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 871 people, 352 households, and 213 families living in the city. The population density was 554.8 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 258.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.64% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.69% Native American, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 352 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23% 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 2.99.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 16.9% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 668 people, 321 households, and 188 families living in the city. The population density was 797.2 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 434.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.01% White, 0.30% African American, 1.95% Native American, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 321 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.70.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,667, and the median income for a family was $21,667. Males had a median income of $21,184 versus $13,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,071. About 18.0% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 33.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Alton R-IV School District operates Alton Elementary School and Alton High School.

The town has a lending library, the Alton Branch Library.

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Koshkonong, Missouri

Koshkonong is a city in Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 196 at the 2020 census.

History
Koshkonong was laid out 1882, taking its name from Lake Koshkonong, in Wisconsin. A post office called Koshkonong has been in operation since 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 212 people, 85 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 1177.8 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 566.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.51% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 1.42% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 6.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.

There were 85 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% 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 205 people, 91 households, and 53 families living in the town. The population density was 1,087.6 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 573.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.63% White, 1.95% Native American, 1.46% Asian, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 91 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% 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 2.93.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,341, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $14,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,893. About 41.8% of families and 44.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.1% of those under the age of 18 and 45.2% of those 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Koshkonong is administered by Oregon-Howell R-III School District, which operates one elementary school and Koshkonong High School.

Koshkonong has a public library, the Koshkonong Branch Library.

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Thayer, Missouri

Thayer is a city in Oregon County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,883 at the 2020 census. Its original name was Augusta.

History
A post office called Thayer has been in operation since 1884. The community has the name of Nathaniel Thayer, a railroad promoter.

Thayer is considered a railroad town, as it was laid out in 1882 to be a division point. At the turn of the 20th century, 400 railroad men lived in Thayer. Currently, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad travels through town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.44 sqmi, all land.

Thayer is located next to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,243 people, 955 households, and 565 families living in the city. The population density was 919.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,140 housing units at an average density of 467.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.39% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 2.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.65% of the population.

There were 955 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,201 people, 931 households, and 571 families living in the city. The population density was 1,013.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,102 housing units at an average density of 507.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% White, 0.09% African American, 1.50% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 931 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,648, and the median income for a family was $24,464. Males had a median income of $22,273 versus $16,364 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,278. About 23.0% of families and 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

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

Thayer has a public library, the Thayer Branch Library.

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Chamois, Missouri

Chamois is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 377 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Chamois was platted in 1856, and named after the chamois, a European animal. A post office called Chamois has been in operation since 1856. Besides the post office, the community had a depot on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

The Chamois Public School and Alvah Washington Townley Farmstead Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
The city lies above the south bank of the Missouri River valley. Dooling Creek flows past the west and north sides of the city. Missouri Route 89 passes through the town and intersects Missouri Route 100 in the north part of the town, within the Missouri River valley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.40 sqmi, of which 0.37 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 396 people, 168 households, and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 1070.3 PD/sqmi. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 621.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% 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 3.04.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 456 people, 194 households, and 112 families living in the city. The population density was 1,268.3 PD/sqmi. There were 230 housing units at an average density of 639.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.81% White, 0.22% Native American, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 194 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.8% 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 3.16.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,563, and the median income for a family was $32,813. Males had a median income of $26,719 versus $20,568 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,226. About 11.5% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Freeburg, Missouri

Freeburg is a village in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 409 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Settled by Germans in the 1850s, Freeburg was platted in 1903 and named after the German city of Freiburg, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 437 people, 199 households, and 123 families residing in the village. The population density was 526.5 PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 273.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 199 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 40.6 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 423 people, 181 households, and 114 families residing in the village. The population density was 513.1 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 248.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 181 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,071. About 4.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

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

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Linn, Missouri

Linn is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,350 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Osage County. Linn is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Linn was platted in 1843. The community was named for Senator Lewis F. Linn. A post office called Linn has been in operation since 1844.

The Osage County Poorhouse and Dr. Enoch T. and Amy Zewicki House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Linn was formally part of neighboring Gasconade County until January 29, 1841.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,459 people, 629 households, and 345 families living in the city. The population density was 1247.0 PD/sqmi. There were 758 housing units at an average density of 647.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 629 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.2% were non-families. 38.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 30 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,354 people, 533 households, and 300 families living in the city. The population density was 1,543.3 PD/sqmi. There were 616 housing units at an average density of 702.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.22% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 34.3% 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 2.32 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,656, and the median income for a family was $38,854. Males had a median income of $30,259 versus $20,703 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,840. About 9.5% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Linn is home to State Technical College, a vocational-technical college. State tech was founded in 1961 as a part of the local school district and was transferred to the State of Missouri in 1996. In 2013, it was decided that the college would change its name to State Technical College of Missouri. The name change took effect July 1, 2014.

Linn is also home to the Osage County R-II School District. The district consists of Osage County R-II Elementary School (PK-06) and Linn High School(07-12), which is located near Linn Tech in a section on the outskirts of the city known as East Linn. A private school, St. George Catholic School, is located in downtown Linn along with St. George Catholic Church on Main Street.

Linn has a public library, a branch of the	Osage County Branch Library.

Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa". (Humid Subtropical Climate).

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Meta, Missouri

Meta is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 180 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also the world headquarters of Diamond Pet Foods.

Geography
Meta is located in the southwestern corner of Osage County at the intersection of Missouri routes 133 and B, on the north bank of Sugar Creek, approximately 3.5 miles southeast of that stream's confluence with the Osage River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 96 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 654.3 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 328.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 96 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 249 people, 106 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 742.7 PD/sqmi. There were 130 housing units at an average density of 387.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.99% White, 1.20% Native American, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 106 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.5% 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 3.32.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household was $35,208, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,902. About 9.1% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.3% of those 65 or over.

History
A post office called Meta has been in operation since 1903. The community has the name of Meta Schreifer, the sister of a railroad official.

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Westphalia, Missouri

Westphalia is a city in Osage County, Missouri, United States. The population was 378 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Westphalia is heavily influenced by the German heritage of the majority of its inhabitants. Many of the early settlers of the area came from the Westphalia region of Germany, hence the name. Many buildings are influenced by nineteenth-century German architecture, and streets are labeled in both English and German. The center of population of Missouri is located in Westphalia.

History
Westphalia was platted in 1835, and named after Westphalia, in Germany, the native home of a large share of the first settlers. A post office called Westphalia has been in operation since 1848.

St. Joseph Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Geography
Westphalia is located on US Route 63 approximately 12 miles southeast of Jefferson City. The Maries River flows past the south and east sides of the site and the Osage River is two miles to the northwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 389 people, 166 households, and 80 families living in the city. The population density was 734.0 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 347.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 166 households, of which 19.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 51.8% were non-families. 47.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 37.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.5% male and 55.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 320 people, 137 households, and 84 families living in the city. The population density was 631.9 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 300.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.81% White, 0.31% African American, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,833, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $35,568 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,496. About 1.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 27.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Joe Crede, former MLB third baseman for the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins, and 2008 All Star, grew up in Westphalia.

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Bakersfield, Missouri

Bakersfield is a village in southeastern Ozark County in the Ozarks of southern Missouri, United States. The population was 186 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Bakersfield has been in operation since 1873. Variant names were "Bakersville" and "Waterville". The community was named after Jim Baker, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
The community is located in the Bayou I Township, on the west side of Bennetts Bayou at the intersection of Missouri routes 101 and 142. It is approximately 1.5 miles north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line. Caulfield lies about seven miles to the northeast on route 101.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 246 people, 100 households, and 59 families residing in the village. The population density was 179.6 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 101.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.75% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.41% from other races, and 2.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 100 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the village was 35.8 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% 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, the population density was 200.6 PD/sqmi. There were 125 housing units at an average density of 88.0 /sqmi.

There were 111 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,139, and the median income for a family was $25,714. Males had a median income of $25,096 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,752. About 20.2% of families and 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under the age of 18 and 14.6% of those 65 or over.

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Gainesville, Missouri

Gainesville is a city in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 745 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ozark County.

History
Gainesville was platted in 1841, taking its name from Gainesville, Georgia, the native home of a large share of the early settlers. Gainesville was designated county seat of Ozark County in 1857. A post office called Gainesville has been in operation since 1860.

Geography
Gainesville is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 160 and Missouri Route 5 in the Lick Creek valley. The southern terminus of Route 181 is at U.S Route 160, on the east side of town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.87 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 773 people, 356 households, and 204 families living in the city. The population density was 269.3 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 141.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.51% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 1.42% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 1.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.

There were 356 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 42.6 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% 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 632 people, 294 households, and 176 families living in the city. The population density was 239.3 PD/sqmi. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 128.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.16% African American, 0.47% Native American, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 294 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,083, and the median income for a family was $32,019. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $16,597 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,566. About 12.8% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.3% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education is provided by the Gainesville R-5 School District. The 61-acre campus includes the high school built in 1962, the junior high wing added in 1971, and the new elementary school completed in 1995. The school district covers 339 square miles and serves several rural communities including Thornfield, Wasola, Tecumseh, and Pontiac.

The Gainesville R-V School District is "fully accredited" and has A+ designation. Gainesville High School is unranked by U.S. News & World Report and has a graduation rate below the state median.

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Sundown, Missouri

Sundown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census. Sundown was a village until 2000, when the community disincorporated.

Geography
Sundown is located on the east shore of the Little North Fork arm of Bull Shoals Lake. It lies south of U.S. Route 160 approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Isabella and two miles southeast of Theodosia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 17 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 35.4 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 23.3 per square mile (9.0/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 17 households, out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.43.

In the village the population was spread out, with 15.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 10.5% from 25 to 44, 34.2% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,500, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,360. There were no families and 8.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Theodosia, Missouri

Theodosia is a village in Ozark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 188 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Theodosia has been in operation since 1886. Some say the community has the name of Theodosia Herd, the wife of an early postmaster, while others believe another postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Theodosia Kirby.

Geography
Theodosia is located at 36.57819°N, -92.65982°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.57 sqmi, of which 1.37 sqmi is land and 0.20 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 243 people, 122 households, and 68 families living in the village. The population density was 177.4 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 165.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.94% White and 2.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 17.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.56.

The median age in the village was 54.9 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 35% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 240 people, 112 households and 75 families living in the village. The population density was 178.3 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 115.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.75% White, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.59.

Age distribution was 18.8% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median household income was $23,750, and the median family income was $24,375. Males had a median income of $21,528 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,149. About 20.0% of families and 28.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.8% of those 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Tava Smiley - actress, born in Theodosia.

In fiction

 * Maggie Fitzgerald (fictional), the main character in the Academy Award winning film Million Dollar Baby, claimed Theodosia as her hometown.

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Bragg City, Missouri

Bragg City is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 72 at the 2020 census.

History
Bragg City was originally named Owl City, and under the latter name was laid out in 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point. Another early variant name was "Clayroot". A post office called Clayroot was established in 1911, and the name was changed to Bragg City in 1917. The present name honors W. G. Bragg, the original owner of the site.

Geography
Bragg City is situated in western Pemiscot County, northeast of Kennett. State Route K traverses Bragg City, connecting it with Pascola to the east. State Route A runs through the northwestern part of Bragg City, connecting it with Wardell to the northeast and U.S. Route 412 to the southwest.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 149 people, 53 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 745.0 /sqmi. There were 61 housing units at an average density of 305.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.92% White, 4.03% Black or African American, 2.01% Native American, 3.36% Asian, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 53 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.8% 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 2.81 and the average family size was 3.59.

The median age was 35.8 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 189 people, 69 households and 56 families living in the town. The population density was 923.5 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 371.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.01% White, 5.29% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.53% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.70% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 42.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.00.

28.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 32.8% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median household income was $26,042 and the median family income was $26,042. Males had a median income of $28,750 females $17,917. The per capita income was $12,214. About 20.5% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.8% of those 65 or over.

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Caruthersville, Missouri

Caruthersville is a city in and the county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States, located along the Mississippi River in the Bootheel region of the state's far southeast. The population was 5,562, according to the 2020 census.

History
Caruthersville lies in Missouri's Bootheel on the Mississippi River. The word "Pemiscot" comes from the word pemiskaw, meaning "liquid mud" in the Fox language. Mississippi waters have frequently flooded the flatlands, creating fertile alluvial land valued for farming. Settling the floodplain has resulted in periodic problems for residents, as there are regular floods despite (and because of) elaborate constructed systems of levees and flood controls.

Native Americans inhabited the land of the Caruthersville area for thousands of years before European settlement. The Mississippian culture built huge earthwork mounds throughout the Mississippi Valley. One such earthwork remains in this county, rising 270 feet above sea level about four miles southwest of Caruthersville. It stands in contrast to the surrounding delta-like plain.

In 1857 John Hardeman Walker and G. W. Bushey laid out and platted the town of Caruthersville. The town was named for Samuel Caruthers, who first represented the area in the US Congress.

The City of Caruthersville was incorporated on May 18, 1874. The first few decades of the town's growth can be documented through Sanborn maps, which recorded building ownership, materials, and use.

In 1893, Missouri's General Assembly created the Saint Francis Levee District to construct protection for that part of the Saint Francis River basin lying within the counties of Dunklin, New Madrid, and Pemiscot. This act authorized taxes for the purpose of building, repairing, protecting, and maintaining levees in the district.

20th century to present
White violence against African Americans increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as they were pushing them out of the political system and voting across the South. Whites lynched four men in Caruthersville: D. Malone and W.J. Mooneyhon on May 3, 1903; and A.B. Richardson and Benjamin Woods on October 11, 1911.

Steel cages are one of the oldest form of enclosures used in professional wrestling. The earliest known "steel cage matches" of any kind took place on January 9, 1936 in Caruthersville, Missouri, in a card that included two such "chicken wire fence" matches between Lon Chaney and Otto Ludwig, and Joe Dillman vs. Charles Sinkey. These matches took place in a ring surrounded by chicken wire, in order to keep the athletes inside, and prevent any potential interference.

In February 1969, construction began on a bridge across the Mississippi at Caruthersville. Completed in 1976 and connecting with Dyersburg, Tennessee, it is the only bridge to cross the Mississippi River between Cairo, Illinois and Memphis, Tennessee. It is a single-tower cantilever bridge carrying Interstate 155 and U.S. Route 412.

During the night of April 2, 2006, 60% of Caruthersville was severely damaged or destroyed by a string of tornadoes that passed through the Midwestern United States. At least two persons were confirmed killed in Pemiscot County as a result of the tornado. On Monday morning, local police, state troopers, and National Guard had barred entrance into Caruthersville and issued it as a "no fly zone" to anyone who was not a resident, an emergency worker, or a member of the newsmedia. According to the emergency management director from a nearby county, as many as 1,500 people were displaced by the storm, which struck the southwest side of the city.

As reported by Caruthersville's then-mayor, Diane Sayre, there were no confirmed fatalities within city limits, but electricity and water services were disabled. Several churches, landmarks, and schools were destroyed or severely damaged, including St. John's Episcopal, Jesus Name Tabernacle, Faith Missionary Baptist, Caruthersville Municipal Airport, Caruthersville Cotton Warehouse, the Boy's and Girl's Club of the Bootheel, Knox's Drive In, the Kwik Chek, Caruthersville High School, and Caruthersville Middle School.

Geography
The city is located in the state's Bootheel, along the western bank of the Mississippi River and within the seismically active New Madrid Seismic Zone. The Caruthersville Bridge is the only bridge crossing the river between Cairo, Illinois and Memphis, Tennessee.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.24 sqmi, of which 5.16 sqmi is land and 0.08 sqmi is water.

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

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 5,562 people, 2,360 households, and 1,352 families residing in the city.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 6,168 people, 2,454 households and 1,567 families living in the city. The population density was 1195.3 /sqmi. There were 2,727 housing units at an average density of 528.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 63.89% White, 33.09% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 2,454 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age was 34.2 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 6,760 people, 2,643 households and 1,723 families living in the city. The population density was 1,290.8 per square mile (498.1 per km2). There were 2,999 housing units at an average density of 572.7 per square mile (221.0 per km2). The racial makeup was 66.08% White, 31.41% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 2,643 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.17.

32.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median household income was $19,601 and the median family income was $23,454. Males had a median income of $25,821 and females $17,434. The per capita income was $12,034. About 28.1% of families and 35.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.3% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Caruthersville 18 School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Caruthersville High School.

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

Government

 * List of Caruthersville mayors

Economy
Major resources for the Caruthersville area include commerce supplied by the Mississippi river barge and transport industry as well as agriculture which accounts for 60% of the local economy. Large portions of the cash crops grown in the area, rice, soy beans and cotton are sent through the Mississippi River transportation industry to distribution points along the Mississippi delta region. There is now a riverboat casino in Caruthersville which has revived the local economy and provided a new source of tourist revenue.

Architecture
The city of Caruthersville has the historic Caruthersville Water Tower which was built between 1902 and 1903. It is one of three in the nation with the appearance of a lighthouse with the other two located in Indiana and Louisiana. This one is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people

 * Eddie Acuff, actor, stage and screen
 * John B. England, World War II fighter ace
 * Donna Hightower, singer, songwriter
 * Cedric Antonio Kyles, aka Cedric the Entertainer
 * Wendell Mayes, screenwriter, playwright
 * James Oliver, zoologist and herpetologist
 * Clarke Reed, businessman
 * John M. Riggs, US Army General
 * Margaret Scoggin, librarian
 * Reggie Young, musician

title: Caruthersville, Missouri


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Cooter, Missouri

Cooter is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 343 at the 2020 census.

History
According to Houck's History of Missouri, the town of Cooter was named in 1854 for the Coutre (pronounced "Coo-Tra") family, headed by Frenchman Portell Coutre of New Madrid, Missouri.

In 1942, an auxiliary airfield was constructed on the west side of the city as part of Blytheville Army Airfield. In August 1946, the airfield was closed with the declaration of the main air base as surplus property by the War Assets Administration. At the time, doubt was expressed by local leaders that the field would be developed into a municipal airport.

Geography
Cooter is located in the southeast corner of the Missouri Bootheel on Missouri Route E 1.5 miles east of I-55. The Missouri-Arkansas border is three miles to the south and the Mississippi River lies six miles east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 469 people, 175 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 1563.3 PD/sqmi. There were 191 housing units at an average density of 636.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 1.92% Black or African American, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% 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 440 people, 176 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 1,492.5 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 678.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.45% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.23% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population

There were 176 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,955. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,267. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Marvin Childers, member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Blytheville, Arkansas, from 2001 to 2006; lawyer and poultry industry lobbyist in Little Rock; reared on a diversified farm near Cooter
 * Greg Razer, member of the Missouri Senate; former Deputy Regional Director for U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill

title: Cooter, Missouri


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Hayti, Missouri

Hayti (pronounced "HAY-tie") is a city in eastern Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,493 at the 2020 census.

History
Hayti was platted in 1894, when the railroad was extended to that point. According to one tradition, the name honors Dr. G. Hayes, an original owner of the site. It is also claimed the name is derived from the country of Haiti, the name of which was commonly spelled as "Hayti" prior to the twentieth century. A post office called Hayti has been in operation since 1895.

Geography
The city lies in eastern Pemiscot County, just west of the Mississippi River. Interstate 55 passes through the eastern half of Hayti, connecting the city with the Sikeston area to the north and Blytheville, Arkansas, to the south. Interstate 155 intersects I-55 near Hayti's southern border, and continues southeastward across the river into Tennessee. U.S. Route 412 connects Hayti to Kennett to the west, and Route 84 connects the city with Caruthersville to the east. The city of Hayti Heights borders Hayti immediately to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.31 sqmi, of which 2.30 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 2,493 people, 1,133 households, and 650 families residing in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,939 people, 1,258 households, and 739 families living in the city. The population density was 1277.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,376 housing units at an average density of 598.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 52.23% White, 45.12% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 1,258 households, of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.1% were married couples living together, 25.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 36.6% 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 2.30 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,207 people, 1,318 households, and 809 families living in the city. The population density was 1450.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,436 housing units at an average density of 649.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 54.66% White, 43.75% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 1,318 households, out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were married couples living together, 23.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% 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 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $15,384, and the median income for a family was $23,720. Males had a median income of $24,028 versus $15,486 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,265. About 35.7% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.7% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Hayti is administered by Hayti R-II School District, which operates two elementary schools and Hayti High School.

Hayti has a lending library, the Conran Memorial Library.

Notable people

 * Veda Brown (née Mildred Pulliam Whitehorn), singer
 * Lew Carpenter (1932–2010), NFL running back and coach, was born in Hayti
 * Preston Carpenter (1934–2011), University of Arkansas and NFL running back, was born in Hayti
 * Akela Cooper, screenwriter and television producer.
 * Wendell Mayes, Oscar-nominated Hollywood writer, was born in Hayti
 * William Moore, former Missouri Tiger and NFL Atlanta Falcons safety
 * Keith Palmer, country musician
 * Bob Stroger, blues musician
 * Eric Tanner, 1994 NFR Champion Bull rider

title: Hayti, Missouri


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Hayti Heights, Missouri

Hayti Heights is a city in eastern Pemiscot County in the bootheel of southeast Missouri, United States. The population was 515 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Hayti Heights lies immediately west of Hayti in eastern Pemiscot County. Missouri Route 84 traverses Hayti Heights from west-to-east. U.S. Route 412 passes through the southern tip of the city.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 626 people, 210 households, and 150 families living in the city. The population density was 638.8 PD/sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 249.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 1.12% White, 98.40% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 210 households, of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 15.2% were married couples living together, 50.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.61.

The median age in the city was 22.8 years. 41.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 771 people, 254 households, and 183 families living in the city. The population density was 780.0 PD/sqmi. There were 287 housing units at an average density of 290.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 0.65% White, 98.31% African American, 0.39% Asian, and 0.65% from two or more races.

There were 254 households, out of which 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 19.3% were married couples living together, 49.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 44.7% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 13.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 72.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 62.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,011, and the median income for a family was $15,417. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $6,398. About 55.5% of families and 57.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 67.1% of those under age 18 and 40.7% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hayti Heights, Missouri


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Hayward, Missouri

Hayward is a census-designated place and former village in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 131 at the 2010 census.

History
An early variant name was "Fisher", after John J. Fisher, an early settler. A post office called Fisher was established in 1880. The present name is after one Mr. Hayward, another early citizen. A post office called Hayward has been in operation since 1895.

The village disincorporated in 2000. Hayward is now an unincorporated community classified by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 131 people, 49 households, and 39 families living in the CDP. The population density was 524.0 PD/sqmi. There were 56 housing units at an average density of 224.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 99.24% White and 0.76% from two or more races.

There were 49 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the CDP was 38.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 123 people, 45 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 521.2 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 203.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 45 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 2.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the town the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 75.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $17,031 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,720. There were no families and 1.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 13.3% of those over 64.

title: Hayward, Missouri


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Holland, Missouri

Holland is a town in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census.

History
The first permanent settlement at Holland was made in 1871. The area experienced growth with the arrival of the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway in 1901. The town site was platted in 1902, and most likely was named after J. W. Holland, an early settler. A post office called Holland has been in operation since 1900.

Geography
Holland lies a few miles west of the Mississippi River, and just north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line. U.S. Route 61 runs along Holland's southern boundary, connecting the city with Steele to the northeast and Blytheville, Arkansas, to the south. State Route E connects Holland with Cooter to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 229 people, 98 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 1347.1 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 658.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.01% White, 0.44% Native American, 3.49% from other races, and 3.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.68% of the population.

There were 98 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.7% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 246 people, 96 households, and 71 families living in the town. The population density was 1,424.3 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 648.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.90% White, 2.44% African American, 0.41% Native American, 3.25% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,278, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,524. About 9.8% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 21.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
South Pemiscot Schools is the local school district.

Notable people

 * Tom York, an American television personality who was born in Holland and worked in Alabama for over 30 years

title: Holland, Missouri


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Homestown, Missouri

Homestown is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 73 at the 2020 census.

History
Homestown, originally known as South Wardell, was one of ten communities constructed by the Farm Security Administration for displaced sharecroppers and tenant farmers following the January 1939 roadside sharecropper demonstration in Southeast Missouri. It was the largest of the communities and was designated for use by African-Americans.

The Delmo Community Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 151 people, 53 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was 1258.3 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 550.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 2.65% White, 95.36% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, and 1.32% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.3% were married couples living together, 28.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 15.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.32.

The median age in the city was 32.6 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 181 people, 61 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 1,452.6 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 618.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 11.05% White and 88.95% African American.

There were 61 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 36.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.9% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 13.3% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,143, and the median income for a family was $11,607. Males had a median income of $19,250 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $6,780. About 53.1% of families and 52.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 61.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 53.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Homestown, Missouri


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North Wardell, Missouri

North Wardell was a village in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 170 at the 2000 census.

History
North Wardell was annexed by Wardell in 2007.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.3 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 170 people, 67 households, and 45 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,784.0 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 829.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.82% White and 1.18% Native American.

There were 67 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,692, and the median income for a family was $29,861. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,172. About 8.6% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

title: North Wardell, Missouri


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Pascola, Missouri

Pascola is a village in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 108 at the 2010 census.

History
Pascola was platted in 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point. It is unclear why the name "Pascola" was applied to this community. The Pascola post office closed in 1992.

Geography
Pascola lies northwest of Hayti at the intersection of State Route B and County State Route K. The former road connects Pascola to Homestown and Wardell to the north and U.S. Route 412 to the south, and the latter connects the village with Bragg City to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 108 people, 48 households, and 26 families living in the village. The population density was 675.0 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 343.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, 0.93% from other races, and 1.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the village was 43 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 138 people, 60 households, and 37 families living in the village. The population density was 576.3 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 275.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.83% White, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $18,438, and the median income for a family was $19,792. Males had a median income of $18,250 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,229. There were 12.1% of families and 22.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 26.3% of those over 64.

title: Pascola, Missouri


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Steele, Missouri

Steele is a city in southern Pemiscot County in the Missouri Bootheel of southeastern Missouri, United States. The population was 1,853 at the 2020 census.

History
The Steele post office was in operation from 1896 to 2017. The community was named for Leonidas Lucilius Steele, an early settler who came to Pemiscot County in 1874 and moved to Steele in 1885, where he operated a hotel and mercantile business. The city's early growth was due to it being the only way for people and freight to cross the Little River Swamp to reach Cottonwood Point and the Mississippi River. The community was a point along the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway. In 1912, Steele contained seven general stores, three cotton gins, a sawmill and a gristmill.

In 1942, an auxiliary field was constructed by the US Army northwest of the city. This was one of four auxiliary fields that served Blytheville Army Airfield, a B-25 pilot training school in Blytheville, Arkansas. In August 1946, the Blytheville base and it's auxiliary facilities (including the field at Steele) were declared surplus property. Local James K. Burton obtained a fiver year lease on the field to operate a flying school on the property.

Geography
Steele is located in southern Pemiscot County, approximately five miles north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line. The community is on Missouri Route 164 and U.S. Route 61. Interstate 55 passes just to the east of the city. Caruthersville is on the Mississippi River, eleven miles northeast of Steele.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.87 sqmi, of which 1.84 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,172 people, 838 households, and 551 families living in the city. The population density was 1180.4 PD/sqmi. There were 919 housing units at an average density of 499.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 77.53% White, 18.69% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.37% Asian, 1.38% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 838 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% 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 2,263 people, 887 households, and 582 families living in the city. The population density was 1,205.9 PD/sqmi. There were 971 housing units at an average density of 517.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.87% White, 17.41% African American, 100% Native American, 0.93% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.81% of the population.

There were 887 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,958, and the median income for a family was $29,125. Males had a median income of $30,595 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,695. About 25.5% of families and 31.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.6% of those under age 18 and 26.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
South Pemiscot Schools is the local district. It operates these public schools: East Elementary School (Kindergarten), Central Elementary School (grades 1–6), and South Pemiscot High School (grades 7-12).

Steele has a lending library, the Steele Public Library.

Notable People

 * Isaac Harmon Severn - Political ally of President Harry S. Truman

title: Steele, Missouri


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Wardell, Missouri

Wardell is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census. It annexed North Wardell in 2007.

History
A post office called Wardell has been in operation since 1902. The community's name is derived from the last name of R. L. Warren, an early citizen, and a dell near the original town site.

Geography
The city lies in northern Pemiscot County at the intersection of State Route A and State Route B. The former road connects Wardell with Bragg City to the southwest and Interstate 55 to the east, while the latter road connects Wardell with Homestown and Pascola to the south. Little River flows through the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 427 people, 172 households, and 123 families living in the city. The population density was 1525.0 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 696.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.32% White, 3.51% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 172 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 20.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 37.6 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% 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 278 people, 110 households, and 77 families living in the town. The population density was 1,423.3 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 609.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.53% White, 4.32% African American, 2.16% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

There were 110 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,208, and the median income for a family was $25,357. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,829. About 14.3% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Bill Burlison, politician
 * Jeff Stone, professional baseball player

title: Wardell, Missouri