Sullivan, Missouri

Not to be confused with Sullivan County, Missouri.
Sullivan, Missouri
City
City of Sullivan

Location of Sullivan, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°12′34″N 91°9′53″W / 38.20944°N 91.16472°W / 38.20944; -91.16472Coordinates: 38°12′34″N 91°9′53″W / 38.20944°N 91.16472°W / 38.20944; -91.16472
Country United States
State Missouri
Counties Franklin, Crawford
Area[1]
 • Total 7.90 sq mi (20.46 km2)
 • Land 7.90 sq mi (20.46 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 981 ft (299 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 7,081
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 7,074
 • Density 896.3/sq mi (346.1/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 63080
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-71440[4]
GNIS feature ID 0731658[5]

Sullivan is a city that straddles the border of Franklin County and Crawford County in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 7,081 at the 2010 census.

History

On January 28, 1839, 120 acres were conveyed by the U.S. Government to Garretson (also spelled Garrison) P. Hardy. Purchased according to provisions of the Act of Congress for the sale of public lands (dated April 1820). Then in June of 1848, Garretson sold the acreage to William & Mary Smith for $150. In June 1856, Stephen & Dorcas Sullivan purchased the acreage, plus an additional 49 acres from Smith for the sum of $400. This was future site of the original town. On July 25, 1856, when a post office was established in present-day Sullivan, the local postmaster named the place "Mount Helicon". This short-lived name was after an actual mountain in Greece that was the mythical sanctuary of the Muses. In 1859, Stephen Sullivan, great grandfather of Mandi Sullivan, donates ground for railroad right-of-way and builds the depot himself.[6] The railroad names station “Sullivan” prompting the post office to change to Sullivan.

Between 1920 to 1960 the city grew from 900 to more than 4,000 residents, making Sullivan the second fastest-growing city in the state during that time.[7]

Geography

Sullivan is located at 38°12′34″N 91°9′53″W / 38.20944°N 91.16472°W / 38.20944; -91.16472 (38.209562, -91.164656).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.90 square miles (20.46 km2), all of it land.[1]

Government

Governed by a Mayor and six members of the Board of Aldermen and assisted by a City Administrator, the City oversees a budget of $25 million. The City of Sullivan provides services in the areas of electric distribution, water, sewer, streets, aviation, parks and recreation, engineering, economic development, solid waste collection and law enforcement with a total of 67 full-time employees. The City operates on a very solid financial basis as demonstrated in its reserves. The local tax levy of 60 cents and utility rates are among the lowest in the area. A two cent sales tax for general revenue, capital improvements, and transportation provides the largest revenue source.

The Board of Aldermen meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The Board relies on the aid and counsel of numerous boards and commissions, including the Library Board, Airport Board, Industrial Development Authority and Board of Adjustment that meet as needed. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880155—
1900714—
191093430.8%
1920909−2.7%
19302,013121.5%
19402,51725.0%
19503,01919.9%
19604,09835.7%
19705,11124.7%
19805,4616.8%
19905,6613.7%
20006,35112.2%
20107,08111.5%
Est. 20147,054[9]−0.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 7,081 people, 2,829 households, and 1,793 families residing in the city. The population density was 896.3 inhabitants per square mile (346.1/km2). There were 3,136 housing units at an average density of 397.0 per square mile (153.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 2,829 households of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 35.6 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 6,351 people, 2,585 households, and 1,682 families residing in the city. The population density was 828.4 people per square mile (319.7/km²). There were 2,775 housing units at an average density of 362.0 per square mile (139.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 2,585 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,046, and the median income for a family was $36,260. Males had a median income of $29,817 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,518. About 6.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Notable people

Historic places

Local Manufacturing

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. 1 2 "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. ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 168.
  7. ↑ "City of Sullivan - History". Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Major General Villiam S. Hag.ney Summer Home". National Register of Historical Places. United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Retrieved 13 May 2013.

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