Town and Country, Missouri

Town and Country is a city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 10,815 as of the 2010 census.[8]

Town and Country, Missouri
City
City of Town and Country
From top left, left to right: Office building, Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis Missouri Temple, Energizer Holdings headquarters
Location of Town and Country, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°37′52″N 90°28′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountySt. Louis
Incorporated1975 (City)
Government
 • TypeMayor-board of aldermen-city administrator
 • MayorJon Dalton
Area
 • Total11.52 sq mi (29.85 km2)
 • Land11.49 sq mi (29.75 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Population
 • Total10,815
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
11,109
 • Density967.01/sq mi (373.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP
63131, 63017
Area code(s)314
FIPS code29-73618[6]
GNIS feature ID0756799[7]
WebsiteCity of Town and Country official website

Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009)[3] of any city in Missouri with a population over 10,000 and also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the United States. The city is included in the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is home to Bellerive Country Club, which hosted the 1965 U.S. Open,[9] the 1992 PGA Championship, and the 2018 PGA Championship.

Geography

Town and Country is located at 38°37′52″N 90°28′18″W (38.631002, −90.471581).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.68 square miles (30.25 km2), all land.[11]

City landscape

Originally, it was primarily made up of large residential lots. The community first incorporated in 1950 as a village. The incorporation and establishment of a combination Public Safety Department providing three firefighters and one police officer on duty was to provide lower fire insurance rates for residents. The Village changed to city status in 1974 in an effort to increase property taxes. The maximum "Village" tax rate could no longer sustain the modest city government. In 1983 annexation of a large area to the west more than doubled the size of the city. This caused the city to maintain a police department and contract fire and EMS service to a neighboring fire district.

The original country charm of larger lots with white fences and grazing horses is hard to find, however there are a few exceptions. There are several large tracts of land that remain undeveloped. The area offers a quiet, restful, green residential landscape, in contrast to the more intensely developed areas typical of St. Louis County. There are relatively few commercial development areas. The predominant commercial locations tend to be at the periphery of the city boundaries along the regional arterials, and/or at the intersections of the major roads.

History

Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village , and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.[12]

Notable people

A sampling of famous residents past and present:[13]

Town and Country is a common birthplace of record for the surrounding area because of its inclusion of Missouri Baptist Medical Center.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1950162—
19601,440788.9%
19702,64583.7%
19803,18720.5%
19909,519198.7%
200010,89414.4%
201010,815−0.7%
2019 (est.)11,109[5]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 10,815 people, 3,591 households, and 2,798 families living in the city. The population density was 925.9 inhabitants per square mile (357.5/km2). There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile (128.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 2.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7%.[4]

Of the 3,591 households 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.9% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 48.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 10,894 people, 3,593 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was 916.8 people per square mile (354.1/km2). There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of 314.8 per square mile (121.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.16% White, 2.01% African American, 0.06% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07%.[6]

Of the 3,593 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.7% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median household income was $139,967 and the median family income was $167,875. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $41,691 for females. The per capita income for the city was $69,347.

Economy

Energizer Holdings,[16][17] Solutia and Savvis are headquartered in Town and Country.[18][19][20][21]

Education

References
  1. Town and Country web site
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. City-Data.com
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  6. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Town and Country city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
  9. "1965 U.S. Open". About.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  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. Sutin, Phil (25 May 2000). "TOWN AND COUNTRY VOTERS MAY DECIDE ON HOME-RULE CHARTER.(West Post)". HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  13. "Real Estate Information". St. Louis County. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  14. Kohler, Jeremy (2013-03-18). "Michael J. Roarty dies; oversaw famous A-B ad campaigns". Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
  15. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  16. "Contact Energizer." Energizer Holdings. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
  17. Volkmann, Kelsey. "Energizer to cut jobs as sales slump." St. Louis Business Journal. Tuesday July 28, 2009. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
  18. "Town and Country, Mo.-Based Spin-Off Turns to Monsato for Financial Help." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. December 7, 2003. Retrieved on August 19, 2009.
  19. "Zoning Map Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." City of Town and Country. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
  20. "Town and Country city Archived 2011-11-25 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
  21. "Global Offices Archived 2011-08-14 at the Wayback Machine." Savvis. Retrieved on August 14, 2011. "Corporate Headquarters Savvis 1 Savvis Parkway Town & Country, MO 63017 "
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