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Oran, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°5′4″N 89°39′15″W / 37.08444°N 89.65417°W / 37.08444; -89.65417
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Oran, Missouri
City
Location of Oran, Missouri
Location of Oran, Missouri
Coordinates: 37°5′4″N 89°39′15″W / 37.08444°N 89.65417°W / 37.08444; -89.65417
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyScott
Area
[1]
 • Total1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Land1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total1,294
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,215
 • Density1,153.85/sq mi (445.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63771
Area code573
FIPS code29-54758[4]
GNIS feature ID0731629[5]

Oran is a city in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,294 at the 2010 census.

History

Oran was originally named "St. Cloud", and under the latter name was founded in the late 1860s.[6] A post office called Oran has been in operation since 1882.[7] The present name is a transfer from Oran, Algeria.[6]

Geography

Oran is located at 37°5′4″N 89°39′15″W / 37.08444°N 89.65417°W / 37.08444; -89.65417 (37.084520, -89.654121).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.08 square miles (2.80 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890271—
190049783.4%
19101,023105.8%
19201,14111.5%
1930940−17.6%
19401,10617.7%
19501,1564.5%
19601,090−5.7%
19701,22612.5%
19801,2663.3%
19901,164−8.1%
20001,2648.6%
20101,2942.4%
2019 (est.)1,215[3]−6.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,294 people, 518 households, and 360 families living in the city. The population density was 1,198.1 inhabitants per square mile (462.6/km2). There were 566 housing units at an average density of 524.1 per square mile (202.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.68% White, 1.55% African American, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 518 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,264 people, 507 households, and 353 families living in the city. The population density was 1,200.5 people per square mile (464.8/km2). There were 544 housing units at an average density of 516.7 per square mile (200.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.40% African American, 0.40% Native American, 1.27% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.53% of the population.

There were 507 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $36,985. Males had a median income of $28,185 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,487. About 12.4% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oran R-III Schools operates one elementary school and Oran High School.[11] Guardian Angel School is a Catholic institution.[12]

Oran has a public library, a branch of the Riverside Regional Library.[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". 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. ^ a b "Scott County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Oran R-III School District". GreatSchools. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  12. ^ "Homepage". Guardian Angel School. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  13. ^ "Oran branch". Riverside Regional Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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