South Gorin, Missouri

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South Gorin is a city located in Scotland County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 143. The original name of the city was simply "Gorin", and it was changed. The official name for the post office in South Gorin is still Gorin.

[edit] Geography

South Gorin is located at 40°21'34" North, 92°1'24" West (40.359440, -92.023364)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 143 people, 55 households and 32 families residing in the town. The population density is 276.1/km² (711.0/mi²). There are 80 housing units at an average density of 154.4/km² (397.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.30% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 55 households out of which 38.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% are non-families. 40.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 27.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.53.

In the town the population is spread out with 37.1% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 76.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 73.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $25,795, and the median income for a family is $27,500. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $13,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,365. 19.1% of the population and 14.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 25.7% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.