Sarcoxie, Missouri

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sarcoxie is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,354 at the 2000 census.

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Notable natives
5 External links

[edit] History

The earliest settler is said to be Chief Sarcoxie. His name has been said to mean "As Tall As He Is" which is a reference to his position and perhaps also his actual height. As a town settlement began in the 1830s with the town being platted in 1840. It is the only town in the US with the name Sarcoxie and is also the oldest town in the county.

The town was a minor flashpoint in the US Civil War with a Confederate flag flying in town for a time.

In 1887 it became perhaps the first town in southwest Missouri to have electric lighting.

Currently the town is noted for a craft mall and gazebo. The nearby caves also have the "Ozark Cave Fish", a species endemic to the area.

[edit] Geography

Sarcoxie is located at 37°4′7″N, 94°7′21″W (37.068490, -94.122450)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,354 people, 559 households, and 359 families residing in the city. The population density was 484.1/km² (1,254.6/mi²). There were 635 housing units at an average density of 227.0/km² (588.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.94% White, 0.07% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.07% from other races, and 2.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 559 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.0% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 80.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $34,519. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $20,547 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,531. About 10.7% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 18.7% of those age 65 or over.