La Grange, Missouri

La Grange is a city in Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 931 at the 2010 census. Since the 1960 census, the population has been dwindling. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

A Mid-1870s sketch of La Grange College.
La Grange, Missouri
City
Location of La Grange, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°2′32″N 91°30′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLewis
Area
 • Total1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2)
 • Land1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2)
 • Water0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
Elevation
489 ft (149 m)
Population
 • Total931
 • Estimate 
(2018)[3]
905
 • Density500/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63448
Area code(s)655
FIPS code29-39764[4]
GNIS feature ID0735680[5]
Websitecityoflagrangemo.gov

History

La Grange was founded in 1830.[6] A post office called La Grange has been in operation since 1833.[7]

In 1885, the Supreme Court ruled against the city in Cole v. La Grange. The court found that the city could only use eminent domain powers for public purposes and not to specifically benefit the La Grange Iron and Steel Company.

In 1858 the Southern Baptists opened the LaGrange Male and Female Seminary. It later became LaGrange College, with a two-year junior college program.

In 1928 it moved to Hannibal as Hannibal–LaGrange College (now Hannibal–LaGrange University).

In 2002, the Mark Twain Casino opened in a stationary riverboat.

The First Presbyterian Church, William Gray House, Dr. J.A. Hay House, Joseph Hipkins House, John McKoon House, Fred Rhoda House, and A.C. Waltman House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8][9]

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, the city has a total area of 1.86 square miles (4.82 km2), of which 1.56 square miles (4.04 km2) is land and 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1850385—
18601,281232.7%
18701,57623.0%
18801,336−15.2%
18901,250−6.4%
19001,50720.6%
19101,360−9.8%
19201,114−18.1%
19301,1604.1%
19401,2225.3%
19501,106−9.5%
19601,34721.8%
19701,237−8.2%
19801,217−1.6%
19901,102−9.4%
20001,000−9.3%
2010931−6.9%
Est. 2018905[3]−2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 931 people, 403 households, and 257 families residing in the city. The population density was 596.8 inhabitants per square mile (230.4/km2). There were 461 housing units at an average density of 295.5 per square mile (114.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.6% White, 9.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 403 households of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,000 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population density 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.

Education

La Grange has a public library, the Lagrange Branch Library.[11]

Notable residents

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  8. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 8/27/12 through 8/31/12. National Park Service. 2012-09-07.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
  12. Missouri's Tall Daughter by Bobby Poston. Published in The Chariton Collector, 1983.
  13. http://www.thetallestman.com/ellaewing.htm
  14. "Jennings, LG SEEDS Making ARCA Debut at Iowa". ARCA Racing Series. 2011-07-14. Archived from the original on 2013-09-27. Retrieved 2013-09-27.

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