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Moscow Mills, Missouri
City
Location of Moscow Mills, Missouri
Location of Moscow Mills, Missouri
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLincoln
Government
 • MayorMichael A. Clynch
Area
[1]
 • Total3.14 sq mi (8.13 km2)
 • Land3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total2,509
 • Estimate 
(2012[3])
2,525
 • Density804.2/sq mi (310.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63362
Area code636
FIPS code29-50204[4]
GNIS feature ID0735732[5]

Moscow Mills is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,509 at the 2010 census.

Moscow Mills was laid out in 1821, and named for a watermill of the same name near the original town site.[6]

Geography

Moscow Mills is located at 38°56′40″N 90°55′14″W / 38.94444°N 90.92056°W / 38.94444; -90.92056 (38.944347, -90.920683).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.13 km2), of which, 3.12 square miles (8.08 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910395—
1920348−11.9%
19303788.6%
1940347−8.2%
19503500.9%
19603602.9%
197039910.8%
198048421.3%
199092490.9%
20001,74288.5%
20102,50944.0%
2015 (est.)2,567[8]2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,509 people, 873 households, and 641 families residing in the city. The population density was 804.2 inhabitants per square mile (310.5/km2). There were 979 housing units at an average density of 313.8 per square mile (121.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.6% White, 3.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 873 households of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 22.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the city was 30.7 years. 32.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,742 people, 609 households, and 453 families residing in the city. The population density was 929.3 people per square mile (359.7/km²). There were 692 housing units at an average density of 369.2 per square mile (142.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.32% White, 3.16% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 609 households out of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out with 34.4% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,067, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $30,264 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,555. About 5.3% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Lincoln County R-III School District serves Moscow Mills.

References

  1. ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. ^ a b "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. ^ "Lincoln County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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