Ballwin, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Ballwin is a second-ring western suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was to be 30,404 as of the 2010 census. It was named by Money Magazine
in 2005 as 64th on the list of the 100 best cities in America. It is the only city in America named Ballwin.
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 31,283 people, 11,797 households, and 8,942 families residing in the city. The population density
was 3,494.6 people per square mile (1,349.5/km²). There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 1,347.4 per square mile (520.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.39% White, 1.50% African American, 0.22% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races
, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 11,797 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median
age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $66,458 and the median income for a family was $77,021 (these figures had risen to $76,931 and $94,989 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $56,056 versus $32,202 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $29,520. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
, including Claymont, Hanna Woods, Henry, Oak Brook and Sorento Springs elementary schools, Parkway South Middle School and Parkway West High School
.
Ballwin also contains several schools within Rockwood School District
, including Ballwin, Westridge and Woerther elementary schools, as well as Selvidge Middle School.
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was to be 30,404 as of the 2010 census. It was named by Money Magazine
Money Magazine
Money Magazine is a business news and financial programme that is broadcast on Sundays at 7:00pm in Hong Kong by television channel TVB Pearl.-Producers and reporters:...
in 2005 as 64th on the list of the 100 best cities in America. It is the only city in America named Ballwin.
Geography
Ballwin is located at 38°35′41"N 90°32′54"W (38.594820, -90.548420). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 8.9 square miles (23.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 31,283 people, 11,797 households, and 8,942 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,494.6 people per square mile (1,349.5/km²). There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 1,347.4 per square mile (520.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.39% White, 1.50% African American, 0.22% Native American, 3.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 11,797 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median
Median
In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to...
age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $66,458 and the median income for a family was $77,021 (these figures had risen to $76,931 and $94,989 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $56,056 versus $32,202 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $29,520. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Ballwin is home to many schools within Parkway School DistrictParkway School District
Parkway School District is in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. Their central offices are located at 455 N. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, Missouri.-Incidents on Parkway School District property:* Parkway South Junior High School shooting...
, including Claymont, Hanna Woods, Henry, Oak Brook and Sorento Springs elementary schools, Parkway South Middle School and Parkway West High School
Parkway West High School
Parkway West High School is a fully accredited public high school, serving students in grades 9-12 of the Parkway School District, located in Ballwin, Missouri. Parkway West is one of four high schools in the Parkway School District. The school mascot is the Longhorn and the school colors are...
.
Ballwin also contains several schools within Rockwood School District
Rockwood School District
Rockwood School District is in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States.The Rockwood School District is St. Louis County's largest public school system, serving about 22,000 students....
, including Ballwin, Westridge and Woerther elementary schools, as well as Selvidge Middle School.