Essex, Missouri

Essex, Missouri
City

Location of Essex, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°48′43″N 89°51′45″W / 36.81194°N 89.86250°W / 36.81194; -89.86250Coordinates: 36°48′43″N 89°51′45″W / 36.81194°N 89.86250°W / 36.81194; -89.86250
Country United States
State Missouri
County Stoddard
Area[1]
 • Total 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 299 ft (91 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 472
 • Estimate (2016)[3] 456
 • Density 1,600/sq mi (630/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code 63846
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-22600[4]
GNIS feature ID 0717629[5]

Essex is a city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 472 at the 2010 census.

History

Essex was platted in 1873, and named after one Mr. Essex, a railroad official.[6] A post office called Essex has been in operation since 1874.[7]

Geography

Essex is located at 36°48′43″N 89°51′45″W / 36.81194°N 89.86250°W / 36.81194; -89.86250 (36.812040, -89.862514),[8] six miles east of Dexter.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
188077—
1900163—
1910548236.2%
19205897.5%
1930578−1.9%
194063910.6%
1950549−14.1%
1960511−6.9%
1970493−3.5%
198054510.5%
1990531−2.6%
2000524−1.3%
2010472−9.9%
Est. 2016456[3]−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 472 people, 196 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,627.6 inhabitants per square mile (628.4/km2). There were 225 housing units at an average density of 775.9 per square mile (299.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 196 households of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 524 people, 216 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,904.6 people per square mile (722.6/km²). There were 238 housing units at an average density of 865.1 per square mile (328.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, 0.19% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 216 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,036, and the median income for a family was $35,673. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,345. About 8.2% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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