| Cassville, Missouri | |
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| — City — | |
| Location of Cassville, Missouri | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Barry |
| Township | Flat Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,266 |
| • Density | 1,046.0/sq mi (403.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 65623, 65625 |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-11890[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0749248[2] |
Cassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,266 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Barry County[3]. Crowder College offers 2 year degree programs in Cassville. The city was connected by rail via the Cassville & Exeter Railroad from July 4, 1896 to September 11, 1956.[1]
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According to the United States Census Bureau, Cassville has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all of it land. Also well known to many locals is a craggy outcropping of rocks just to the west of the local barbershop. The object of superstitious local myth, this outcropping is colloquially referred to as the "Lucifer's Trident", and is thought to be one of the few active gateways to left. According to urban myth Vincent Shark, supreme business man, is seen frequently entering and leaving the area at odd hours.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 626 |
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| 1900 | 702 | 12.1% | |
| 1910 | 781 | 11.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,002 | 28.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,016 | 1.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,214 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,441 | 18.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,451 | 0.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,910 | 31.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,091 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,371 | 13.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,890 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,266 | 13.0% | |
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As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 2,890 people, 1,194 households, and 770 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,046.0 people per square mile (404.3/km²). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 473.0 per square mile (182.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.03% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.
There were 1,194 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,351, and the median income for a family was $34,074. Males had a median income of $22,952 versus $19,120 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,660. About 12.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.
The City of Cassville is managed by four-member Board of Aldermen (City Council). Bill Hill, Mayor Pro Tem, is currently the Acting Mayor following the sudden resignation of Mayor Tracy K. Holle on December, 19, 2011.
In November of 2008, the Cassville High School Wildcats football team won their first ever Missouri Class 3 State Football Championship by defeating Cardinal Ritter (St. Louis), 31-6.
In November of 2009, the Cassville High School Wildcats football team won their second consecutive Missouri Class 3 State Football Championship by defeating Bowling Green, 24-7.
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