La Grange, Missouri
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La Grange is a city in Lewis County, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 1,000 at the 2000 census. Since the 2000 census the population has been dwindling. It is part of the Quincy
, IL
–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
In March, 2010, Police Officer Doug Howell shot and killed a seemingly restrained dog causing public outrage from local residents. The story was covered in regional news media outlets and is a rising trend due to the newly released Youtube video from the incident. http://www.hannibal.net/news/x1600620381/LaGrange-dog-owner-vows-to-fight-for-law-changes Many have called for the officers dismissal after his outrageous actions.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (16.77%) is water.
was 719.7 people per square mile (277.8/km²). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 368.5 per square mile (142.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.80% White, 11.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% from other races
, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 435 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples
living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $38,672. Males had a median income of $26,458 versus $20,897 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,399. About 7.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
North Ward Councilpersons: Mike Lowe & Theresa Gunsauls
Middle Ward Councilpersons: David Burbridge & Rita FARR Cox
South Ward Councilpersons: Ronald Lewis & Kent Powers
City Administrator: Mark Campbell
City Attorney: Jeff Curl
Deputy City Attorney: TBA
City Clerk: Patty Spindler, CMC, CCA
Finance Officer: Kim Schneider
Fire Chief: Henry Gunsauls
Police Chief: Larry Penn
Waste & Water Superintendent: Grant Kennedy
Missouri
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, United States
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. The population was 1,000 at the 2000 census. Since the 2000 census the population has been dwindling. 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
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.
Police Scandal
In March, 2010, Police Officer Doug Howell shot and killed a seemingly restrained dog causing public outrage from local residents. The story was covered in regional news media outlets and is a rising trend due to the newly released Youtube video from the incident. http://www.hannibal.net/news/x1600620381/LaGrange-dog-owner-vows-to-fight-for-law-changes Many have called for the officers dismissal after his outrageous actions.
Geography
La Grange is located at 40°2′32"N 91°30′2"W (40.042347, -91.500440).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²) of it is land and 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²) of it (16.77%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,000 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population densityPopulation density
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was 719.7 people per square mile (277.8/km²). There were 512 housing units at an average density of 368.5 per square mile (142.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.80% White, 11.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.
There were 435 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% 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, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $38,672. Males had a median income of $26,458 versus $20,897 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 $15,399. About 7.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Current Administration
Mayor: Ron PowersNorth Ward Councilpersons: Mike Lowe & Theresa Gunsauls
Middle Ward Councilpersons: David Burbridge & Rita FARR Cox
South Ward Councilpersons: Ronald Lewis & Kent Powers
City Administrator: Mark Campbell
City Attorney: Jeff Curl
Deputy City Attorney: TBA
City Clerk: Patty Spindler, CMC, CCA
Finance Officer: Kim Schneider
Fire Chief: Henry Gunsauls
Police Chief: Larry Penn
Waste & Water Superintendent: Grant Kennedy
Notable residents
- Ella EwingElla EwingElla Kate Ewing was a Missouri woman considered the worlds tallest female of her era. She would use her great height to earn a living as a sideshow attraction, popularly known as "The Missouri Giantess."...
-- World's tallest woman (in her era), born in La Grange, 1872.
External links
- City of La Grange, Missouri
- La Grange Missouri
- Historic maps of La Grange 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...