La Grange, Missouri
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| La Grange, Missouri | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| - Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,000 |
| - Density | 719.7/sq mi (277.9/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 63448 |
| Area code(s) | 655 |
| FIPS code | 29-39764[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735680[2] |
La Grange is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,000 at the 2000 census. Since the 2000 census the population has been dwindling.[citation needed]
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[edit] Geography
La Grange is located at (40.042347, -91.500440)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.3 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²) of it (16.77%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,000 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population density was 719.7 people per square mile (277.8/km²). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 368.5/sq mi (142.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.80% White, 11.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 435 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $38,672. Males had a median income of $26,458 versus $20,897 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,399. About 7.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Current Administration
Mayor: Mike Hudnut
North Ward Councilpersons: Mike Lowe & Steven Griesbaum
Middle Ward Councilpersons: David Burbridge & Lannie Henze
South Ward Councilpersons: Ronald Lewis & Elaine White
City Administrator: Mark Campbell
City Attorney: Jeff Curl
Deputy City Attorney: TBA
City Clerk: Patty Spindler, CMC, CCA
Finance Officer: Kim Schneider
Fire Chief: Henry Gunsauls
Police Chief: Larry Penn
Waste & Water Superintendent: Grant Kennedy
City website http://www.lagrangemissouri.com
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- La Grange, Missouri is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Official website
- City of La Grange, Missouri
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