Ballwin, Missouri

Ballwin, Missouri
City
Vlasis Park in Ballwin, Missouri, March 2000
Location of Ballwin in St. Louis County and Missouri
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Coordinates: 38°35′42″N90°33′00″W / 38.59500°N 90.55000°W / 38.59500; -90.55000
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	St. Louis
Incorporated	December 29, 1950 [1]
Government
• Mayor	Tim Pogue
Area [2]
• Total	8.98 sq mi (23.26 km2)
• Land	8.98 sq mi (23.26 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [3]	623 ft (190 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	31,103
• Density	3,463.20/sq mi (1,337.21/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
FIPS code	29-03160 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2394057 [3]
Website	ballwin.mo.us

Ballwin is a western suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 31,103 as of the 2020 census. ^[5]

History

Ballwin was established in 1837. ^[6] The community was named for John Ball, who settled at the town site in 1804. ^[7] A post office called Ballwin has been in operation since 1866. ^[8]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.99 square miles (23.28 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1850	84		—
1880	159		—
1960	5,710		—
1970	10,656		86.6%
1980	12,656		18.8%
1990	21,816		72.4%
2000	31,283		43.4%
2010	30,404		−2.8%
2020	31,103		2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the 2020 Census, there were 31,103 people and 11,922 households living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.1% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.8% Asian, 1.0% other races, and 5.8% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. ^[5]

2010 census

As of the census ^[10] of 2010, there were 30,404 people, 11,874 households, and 8,631 families living in the city. The population density was 3,382.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,305.8/km²). There were 12,435 housing units at an average density of 1,383.2 per square mile (534.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 2.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 11,874 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% 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 ^[4] of 2000, there were 31,283 people, 11,797 households, and 8,942 families living in the city. The population density was 3,494.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,349.3/km²). There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 1,347.4 per square mile (520.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.39% White, 10.50% African American, 0.22% Native American, 5.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 11,797 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $66,458 and the median income for a family was $77,021 (these figures had risen to $76,931 and $94,989 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ^[11] ). Males had a median income of $56,056 versus $32,202 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,520. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ballwin is home to many schools within the Parkway School District, including Parkway West High School, ^[12] and Claymont, ^{[13] [14]} Henry, ^[15] Oak Brook, ^[16] and Sorrento Springs ^[17] elementary schools.

Ballwin also contains several schools within the Rockwood School District, including Selvidge Middle School, ^[18] Ballwin, ^[19] Westridge, ^[20] and Woerther ^[21] elementary schools.

Holy Infant School is a Catholic private school in Ballwin that includes Pre-K through Eighth Grade. ^[22]

Business

Lion's Choice, a roast beef fast food chain, was founded in Ballwin. ^[23]

Religion

Several Churches, Mosques and Synagogues exist in the city.

Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church is located along Manchester Road, in the heart of Ballwin. The church was founded in 1846 by Brother H. Hohmann, a German immigrant involved with the German Methodist Episcopal Church. ^[24] The original church was built in 1870, and traditional Methodist services are still conducted each Sunday inside. ^[25] During 21st century renovations, a sign was discovered within the church that is thought to have hung within the original 1870 church, which reads: "ehre sei gott in der höhe," meaning "Glory to God in the highest." ^[26] The sign was once again hung up in the church and can be found at the rear of the sanctuary. Despite its small size, the church is involved in assisting an orphanage located in South Africa. ^[25]

Parks and Recreation

Vlasis Park ^[27] is the largest park in Ballwin. It is located North of Manchester Road between Seven Trails Dr., Ball Park Drive, and Holloway Road. Vlasis Park covers 31 acres and features a baseball diamond, a playground, four tennis courts, restrooms, two ponds (one of which is stocked with fish), two pavilions, a walking path, and a sand volleyball court. Vlasis Park is the location of the annual Ballwin Days Festival. ^[28]

Ballwin is also home to New Ballwin Park, Ferris Park, Greenfield Commons, and Holloway Park. ^[27]

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons hosts an indoor pool and fitness center. ^[29] The North Pointe Aquatic Center is an outdoor pool open only during the summer. ^[30] Adjacent to the North Pointe is the Ballwin Golf Course. ^[31]

References

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2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ballwin, Missouri
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6. "St. Louis County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
7. Eaton, David Wolfe (1918). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 359.
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12. "Contact Information". Archived from the original on May 1, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-08
13. "This Page Has Moved". www.pkwy.k12.mo.us. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
14. http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/hanna/ Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-01-08
15. http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/henry/ Archived 2011-06-08 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-01-08
16. http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/oakbrook/index.cfm Archived 2010-08-15 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-01-08
17. http://www.pkwy.k12.mo.us/sorrento/aboutSorrento.cfm Archived 2013-03-22 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2012-07-15
18. "Selvidge Middle School". Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-08
19. "Ballwin Elementary School". Archived from the original on August 1, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-08
20. "Westridge Elementary School". Archived from the original on March 19, 2011. Retrieved January 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-08
21. "Woerther Elementary School". Archived from the original on December 20, 2010. Retrieved January 8, 2011. Retrieved 2011-01-08
22. "Holy Infant School Ballwin, MO". archstlschools.org. July 26, 2019. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
23. "Our Story – Lion's Choice" . Retrieved April 11, 2021.
24. St. Louis County Library (August 2014). "History of Salem German Methodist Episcopal Church, Ballwin, Missouri" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on June 15, 2020.
25. UMC, Salem in Ballwin. "Welcome to Salem in Ballwin UMC". Salem in Ballwin UMC. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
26. "Technology Director, Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church". United Methodist Men. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
27. "City of Ballwin - About Our Parks". www.ballwin.mo.us. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
28. "Festival History". ballwin.mo.us. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
29. "City of Ballwin - About The Pointe". www.ballwin.mo.us. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
30. "City of Ballwin - About North Pointe Aquatic Center". www.ballwin.mo.us. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
31. "City of Ballwin - About the Ballwin Golf Course". www.ballwin.mo.us. Retrieved March 5, 2023.

External links

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