Champ, Missouri

Champ is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13 at the 2010 census.[6]

For the community in Audrain County, see Champ, Audrain County, Missouri.
Champ, Missouri
Village
Location of Champ, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 90°27′5″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountySt. Louis
Area
 • Total0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
 • Land0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 • Total13
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
13
 • Density16.29/sq mi (6.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code29-13078[4]
GNIS feature ID0755878[5]

History

Champ was founded in 1959 by Bill Bangert, a former track and field athlete who was once mayor of Berkeley, Missouri. Bangert was the mayor of Champ for 18 years, and later moved to California.[7][8] The majority of the land area of Champ is currently a landfill, which opened in 1974.[9] The remainder encompasses the six households listed in the 2010 census and Grace Church.

Geography

Champ is located at 38°44′37″N 90°27′5″W (38.743529, -90.451309).[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.81 square miles (2.10 km2), all land.[11]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
196050—
197019−62.0%
19802847.4%
199011−60.7%
2000129.1%
2010138.3%
2019 (est.)13[3]0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 13 people, 6 households, and 3 families living in the village. The population density was 16.0 inhabitants per square mile (6.2/km2). There were 6 housing units at an average density of 7.4 per square mile (2.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.[2] Of the 6 households 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the village was 57.5 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 12 people, 4 households, and 4 families living in the village. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.5/km2). There were 6 housing units at an average density of 7.2 per square mile (2.8/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 66.67% White, and 33.33% from two or more races.[4] Of the 4 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 100.0% were married couples living together, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were one person and none had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median household income was $75,487 and the median family income was $75,487. Males had a median income of $75,487 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,762. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 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. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Champ village, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  7. Olson, Leonard T. (2001). Masters Track and Field: A History. McFarland. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7864-0889-4.
  8. http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/bill-bangert-dies-world-s-strongest-mayor-created-champ/article_79624cf4-353e-5e5f-b4c9-595fffeee048.html
  9. https://www.champlandfill.com/about
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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