Spickard, Missouri

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Spickard is a city located in Grundy County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 315.

[edit] Geography

Spickard is located at 40°14'34" North, 93°35'36" West (40.242662, -93.593216)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 315 people, 142 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density is 193.1/km² (497.5/mi²). There are 162 housing units at an average density of 99.3/km² (255.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.46% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 142 households out of which 26.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% are non-families. 37.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.96.

In the city the population is spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $18,194, and the median income for a family is $17,059. Males have a median income of $19,583 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,761. 40.4% of the population and 40.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 57.3% of those under the age of 18 and 29.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.