Eagleville, Missouri

Eagleville, Missouri
Village
Motto: A small town with a big tomorrow!

Location of Eagleville, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°28′9″N 93°59′15″W / 40.46917°N 93.98750°W / 40.46917; -93.98750Coordinates: 40°28′9″N 93°59′15″W / 40.46917°N 93.98750°W / 40.46917; -93.98750
Country United States
State Missouri
County Harrison
Area[1]
  Total 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
  Land 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation 1,093 ft (333 m)
Population (2010)[2]
  Total 316
  Estimate (2012[3]) 308
  Density 312.9/sq mi (120.8/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 64442
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-20674[4]
GNIS feature ID 0730088[5]
Website http://www.eagleville.com/

Eagleville is a village in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 316 at the 2010 census. It is located halfway between Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri, being 90 miles from Des Moines and 104 miles from Kansas City. It is 14 miles from Harrison County's seat, Bethany, Missouri. It is about 230 miles from Missouri's capital, Jefferson City, Missouri.

History

In 1844, Willis Bridges built the first house in what was to become Eagleville. This house was located in the northeast part of town. Around 1850, the number of settlers increased to such an extent that there was talk of establishing a trading point. Eagleville was laid out in 1851 on land belonging to Robert Bullington.[6] Lots were offered for sale in 1851 but no improvements appear to have been made that year. In 1852, Thomas Shain erected a small log frame building in town that became a mercantile business. The first post office was established in July 1853 with John Haynes as the postmaster. The name of the post office was Eagle. Postal records show the name was changed to Eagleville in April 1881. Old tales indicate that Eagleville got its name from settlers who saw eagles nesting near town.

Geography

Eagleville is located at 40°28′9″N 93°59′15″W / 40.46917°N 93.98750°W / 40.46917; -93.98750 (40.469162, -93.987418).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), of which, 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) of it is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880453
1890305−32.7%
1900292−4.3%
191033013.0%
19203403.0%
1930305−10.3%
194035315.7%
19503602.0%
1960341−5.3%
197038813.8%
1980364−6.2%
1990275−24.5%
200032116.7%
2010316−1.6%
Est. 2014305[8]−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 316 people, 131 households, and 81 families residing in the village. The population density was 312.9 inhabitants per square mile (120.8/km2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 147.5 per square mile (57.0/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 131 households of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% 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 3.10.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 321 people, 143 households, and 95 families residing in the town. The population density was 314.8 people per square mile (121.5/km²). There were 155 housing units at an average density of 152.0 per square mile (58.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.62% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 143 households out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town the population was spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,821, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $21,406 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,299. About 14.8% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 31.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". 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. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 171.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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