Lupus, Missouri

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Lupus is a city in Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 29 at the 2000 census. The city is most well known for its chili festival, held every autmn, which draws several hundred people from the surrounding area.

[edit] Geography

Lupus is located at 38°50′48″N, 92°27′10″W (38.846609, -92.452641)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 29 people, 18 households, and 5 families residing in the town. The population density was 58.9/km² (150.8/mi²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 48.8/km² (124.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 18 households out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 66.7% were non-families. 61.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.61 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the town the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 10.3% from 25 to 44, 51.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 123.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $18,750. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $63,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,341. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.