Huntleigh, Missouri
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Huntleigh is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 334 at the 2010 census.
. Huntleigh incorporated in 1929 and was 450 acres (182.1 ha). It annexed land in 1937 and 1947 (when it acquired Huntleigh Woods) to reach its current size of 750 acres (303.5 ha). In 1927, August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
co-founded (with early town resident Edward E. Bakewell, Sr.) the Bridlespur Hunt, a fox hunting
club that was based in the community. The hunts now take place in St. Charles County, although some residents still have their stables in the community. Its residents are among the wealthiest people in St. Louis, particularly members of the Busch family, including August Busch IV
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 323 people, 122 households, and 103 families residing in the city. The population density
was 324.4 people per square mile (124.7/km²). There were 135 housing units at an average density of 135.6 per square mile (52.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 122 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples
living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% 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 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $104,420. 1.3% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. none are those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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. The population was 334 at the 2010 census.
History
The community, most of which encompasses what was the original 650 acres (263 ha) 1700s farm of Stephen Maddox, is residential, with no commercial or industrial uses. Police services are provided by the city of FrontenacFrontenac, Missouri
Frontenac is a wealthy inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The signature landmark is Plaza Frontenac, a high-end mall featuring many prominent retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Tiffany & Co., among others...
. Huntleigh incorporated in 1929 and was 450 acres (182.1 ha). It annexed land in 1937 and 1947 (when it acquired Huntleigh Woods) to reach its current size of 750 acres (303.5 ha). In 1927, August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
August Anheuser Busch, Sr. was an American brewing magnate who served as the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1913-1934. His father, Adolphus Busch founded the company.-Biography:...
co-founded (with early town resident Edward E. Bakewell, Sr.) the Bridlespur Hunt, a fox hunting
Fox hunting
Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally a red fox, by trained foxhounds or other scent hounds, and a group of followers led by a master of foxhounds, who follow the hounds on foot or on horseback.Fox hunting originated in its current...
club that was based in the community. The hunts now take place in St. Charles County, although some residents still have their stables in the community. Its residents are among the wealthiest people in St. Louis, particularly members of the Busch family, including August Busch IV
August Busch IV
August Anheuser Busch IV is the former CEO of Anheuser-Busch who ended the family control of the company in 2008 when it was sold to InBev.-Early life:...
.
Geography
Huntleigh is located at 38°36′58"N 90°24′39"W (38.615983, -90.410718).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1 square miles (2.6 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 323 people, 122 households, and 103 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 324.4 people per square mile (124.7/km²). There were 135 housing units at an average density of 135.6 per square mile (52.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.
There were 122 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% 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, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% 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 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $15,833 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 $104,420. 1.3% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. none are those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.