La Belle, Missouri
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La Belle is a city in Lewis County, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 669 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Quincy
, IL
–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area
. Although this article lists La Belle as two words in the French tradition, residents write it as "LaBelle". The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all of it land.
La Belle is located on Missouri Route 6 which is colinear with State Street throughout much of the city.
La Belle has a city park (Johnson Park) located at the intersection of Wood and Main street. A baseball field is located on the west end of town off highway 6. It hosts summer games for several leagues.
During hunting seasons many hunters come to La Belle and the surrounding area to hunt white-tail deer and turkey. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a 112 acre (0.45324832 km²) lake south of La Belle. This lake served as a drinking water reservoir for the city of La Belle from 1980 through 2003.
There has been a branch public library in LaBelle since 1935. It became part of the Northeast Missouri Library Service in 1964.
, MFA Incorporated
, Archer Daniels Midland
, the Coder Funeral Chapel, La Belle foods, Haldeman's Seed Company, Lumley Feed, MFA Oil
, and Kruger-Rife-Kincaid Florist.
of 2000, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,052.6 people per square mile (403.6/km²). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 531.8 per square mile (203.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White, 5.83% African American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.
There were 282 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples
living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,477, and the median income for a family was $24,000. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $16,136 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,424. About 21.2% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.
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 669 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Quincy
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
, IL
Illinois
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–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area
Quincy micropolitan area
The Quincy Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of one county in western Illinois and one county in northeast Missouri, anchored by the city of Quincy....
. Although this article lists La Belle as two words in the French tradition, residents write it as "LaBelle". The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.
Geography
La Belle is located at 40°6′56"N 91°54′57"W (40.115624, -91.915919).According to the United States Census Bureau
United 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 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²), all of it land.
La Belle is located on Missouri Route 6 which is colinear with State Street throughout much of the city.
Schools
The city of La Belle is currently part of the Lewis County C-1 School district. Students from La Belle attend Highland Elementary School and Highland Junior-Senior High School in Ewing, MissouriEwing, Missouri
Ewing is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 464 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Ewing is part of the Lewis County C-1 School district...
Recreation
During hunting seasons many hunters come to La Belle and the surrounding area to hunt white-tail deer and turkey. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a 112 acre (0.45324832 km²) lake south of La Belle. This lake served as a drinking water reservoir for the city of La Belle from 1980 through 2003.
There has been a branch public library in LaBelle since 1935. It became part of the Northeast Missouri Library Service in 1964.
Churches
LaBelle has been the home of many churches throughout the years, but currently has four active houses of worship. These are the Assembly of God, the First Baptist Church, the First Christian (Disciples of Christ) and the Mt. Olive Baptist church.Businesses
La Belle is the home of many businesses that serve the local community with an emphasis on services for agriculture. Prominent businesses include Town and Country Bank Midwest (formerly Bank of La Belle), Davis Hardware, Casey's General StoresCasey's General Stores
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, MFA Incorporated
MFA Incorporated
MFA Incorporated is a Midwest-based regional agricultural Cooperative serving more than 45,000 farmer/owners in Missouri and adjacent states.Founded on March 10, 1914, MFA was organized in Brunswick, Missouri at the Newcomer School. William Hirth was MFA's first president, serving until his death...
, Archer Daniels Midland
Archer Daniels Midland
The Archer Daniels Midland Company is a conglomerate headquartered in Decatur, Illinois. ADM operates more than 270 plants worldwide, where cereal grains and oilseeds are processed into products used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial and animal feed markets worldwide.ADM was named the...
, the Coder Funeral Chapel, La Belle foods, Haldeman's Seed Company, Lumley Feed, MFA Oil
MFA Oil
MFA Oil is an energy cooperative started in 1929 by the Missouri Farmers Association. It produces fuel and lubrication products and manages bulk petroleum and propane plants in the Central US. The company operates 76 Break Time convenience stores in Missouri and Arkansas. The company also...
, and Kruger-Rife-Kincaid Florist.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 159 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 1,052.6 people per square mile (403.6/km²). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 531.8 per square mile (203.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White, 5.83% African American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.05% 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 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.
There were 282 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% 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, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,477, and the median income for a family was $24,000. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $16,136 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 $12,424. About 21.2% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.
External links
- Historic maps of La Belle in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...