Augusta, Missouri

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Augusta is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 218 at the 2000 census. Augusta is home to a notable local brewpub, the Augusta Brewing Co., Mount Pleasant Winery, and a popular stop along the Katy Trail, a 225 mile long bike path. It is the location of the Augusta American Viticultural Area

1 Origin of name
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 External links

[edit] Origin of name

Augusta was founded in 1836, and is named after the wife of the founder, Leonard Harrold.

[edit] Geography

Augusta is located at 38°34′20″N, 90°52′55″W (38.572336, -90.882079)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 218 people, 102 households, and 63 families residing in the town. The population density was 323.7/km² (829.7/mi²). There were 119 housing units at an average density of 176.7/km² (452.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.08% White, 0.46% Asian, and 0.46% from two or more races.

There were 102 households out of which 15.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 35.3% 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 2.14 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the town the population was spread out with 15.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,065. None of the families and 2.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.9% of those over 64.