Brownington, Missouri

Brownington, Missouri
City

Location of Brownington, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°14′45″N 93°43′22″W / 38.24583°N 93.72278°WCoordinates: 38°14′45″N 93°43′22″W / 38.24583°N 93.72278°W
Country United States
State Missouri
County Henry
Area[1]
 • Total 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
 • Land 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 748 ft (228 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 107
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 106
 • Density 891.7/sq mi (344.3/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code 29-08902[4]
GNIS feature ID 0714798[5]
Website no website

Brownington is a city in Henry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 107 at the 2010 census.

History

The town of Brownington was first located in the year 1869, and joined that of Consville and was laid out by William N. Doyle. Consville, however, was founded in 1867, but the two communities have since merged.

Geography

Brownington is located at 38°14′45″N 93°43′22″W / 38.24583°N 93.72278°W (38.245725, -93.722693).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.12 square miles (0.31 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 107 people, 45 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 891.7 inhabitants per square mile (344.3/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 416.7 per square mile (160.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 2.8% Native American, and 1.9% from two or more races.

There were 45 households of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 119 people, 45 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 811.1 people per square mile (306.3/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 463.5 per square mile (175.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.80% White, 1.68% African American and 2.52% Native American.

There were 45 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $17,250, and the median income for a family was $27,750. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $15,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,174. There were 16.1% of families and 21.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 20.6% of under eighteens and 32.1% of those over 64.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.