Town and Country, Missouri

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′54″N90°28′45″W / 38.63167°N 90.47917°W / 38.63167; -90.47917
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	St. Louis
Incorporated	1975 (City)
Government [1]
• Type	Mayor-board of aldermen-city administrator
• Mayor	Charles Rehm Jr.
Area [2]
• Total	11.53 sq mi (29.86 km2)
• Land	11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2)
• Water	0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation [3]	607 ft (185 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	11,640
• Density	1,012.97/sq mi (391.11/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP	63131, 63017
Area code	314
FIPS code	29-73618 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2397043 [3]
Website	City of Town and Country official website

Town and Country is a city in west ^{[ broken anchor ]} St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census. ^[5] It is home to Missouri Baptist Medical Center, (locally known as MoBap).

Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009) ^[6] 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, ^[7] the 1992 PGA Championship, and the 2018 PGA Championship.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.68 square miles (30.25 km²), all land. ^[8]

History

Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village, and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1950	162		—
1960	1,440		788.9%
1970	2,645		83.7%
1980	3,187		20.5%
1990	9,519		198.7%
2000	10,894		14.4%
2010	10,815		−0.7%
2020	11,640		7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [10] [ failed verification ] 2020[ citation needed ]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census ^[11] counted 11,640 people, 4,033 households, and 3,333 families in Town and Country. The population density was 1,013.1 inhabitants per square mile (391.2/km²). There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of 362.0 per square mile (139.8/km²). The racial makeup was 77.04% (8,967) white, 2.65% (308) black or African-American, 0.08% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 10.86% (1,264) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.07% (124) from other races, and 8.29% (965) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.2% (138) of the population.

Of the 4,033 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18; 79.9% were married couples living together; 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 16.2% consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.8.

19.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey ^[12] estimates show that the median household income was $202,974 (with a margin of error of +/- $43,042) and the median family income was $250,000+ (+/- $**). Males had a median income of $186,875 (+/- $75,422) versus $42,983 (+/- $16,685) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $96,925 (+/- $24,776). Approximately, 2.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those ages 65 or over.

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%. ^[13]

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 inhabitants per square mile (354.0/km²). There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of 314.8 per square mile (121.5/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%. ^[4]

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, ^{[14] [ failed verification ] [15]} Solutia and Savvis are headquartered in Town and Country. ^{[16] [17] [18] [19]}

Education

The public school district for most of Town and Country is the Parkway C-2 School District. ^[20] Parkway operates Mason Ridge Elementary School in Town and Country. ^{[21] [22]} Other portions are in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the Ladue School District. ^[20]

Special School District of St. Louis County, a county-wide school district for disabled children, has the following in Town and Country: ^[21] its administrative offices, and Neuwoehner High School in Town and Country. ^[23]

Private schools: ^[21]

• The Principia is a private school for Christian Scientists located on a 360-acre (150 ha) campus in Town and Country. ^[17]
• Visitation Academy of St. Louis, a Catholic private all-girls school, is also located in Town and Country.
• All-boys Catholic high school Christian Brothers College High School is located on the North Forty Outer Road.
• In 2011, Westminster Christian Academy relocated to a new campus off Maryville Centre Drive.

Tertiary facilities in Town and Country: ^[21]

• Maryville University is located in Town and Country. ^{[17] [18]}

Notable people

• Bob Costas, NBC sports commentator
• Dan Dierdorf, NFL Hall of Famer
• Torry Holt, St. Louis Rams wide receiver
• Rodger O. Riney, Scottrade CEO
• Michael Roarty, Anheuser Busch marketing executive, created "This Bud's for you" slogan ^[24]
• Red Schoendienst, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, home
• Ozzie Smith, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
• Patrick Stokes, Anheuser Busch chairman
• Todd Worrell, former Major League Baseball pitcher and 1986 National League Rookie of the Year

References

1. Town and Country Guide
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Town and Country, Missouri
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Town and Country city, Missouri". www.census.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
6. City-Data.com
7. "1965 U.S. Open". About.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
9. Sutin, Phil (May 25, 2000). "TOWN AND COUNTRY VOTERS MAY DECIDE ON HOME-RULE CHARTER.(West Post)". HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
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13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 8, 2012.
14. "Contact Energizer." Energizer Holdings. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
15. Volkmann, Kelsey. "Energizer to cut jobs as sales slump." St. Louis Business Journal . Tuesday July 28, 2009. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
16. "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.
17. "Zoning Map Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine ." City of Town and Country. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
18. "Town and Country city Archived 2011-11-25 at the Wayback Machine ." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
19. "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 "
20. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: St. Louis County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022. - Text list
21. "Subdivision Map". Town and Country, Missouri. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
22. "Home". Mason Ridge Elementary School. Retrieved July 23, 2022. 715 South Mason Road Town & Country, MO 63141
23. "All SSD Schools". Special School District of St. Louis County . Retrieved July 23, 2022. 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO 63131 - The address for Neuwoehner High: "12112 Clayton Road Town & Country, MO 63131"
24. Kohler, Jeremy (March 18, 2013). "Michael J. Roarty dies; oversaw famous A-B ad campaigns". Saint Louis Post-Dispatch . Retrieved April 6, 2013.