Portageville, Missouri

Portageville, Missouri
City
Main Street
Location of Portageville, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°25′46″N89°41′58″W / 36.42944°N 89.69944°W / 36.42944; -89.69944
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Counties	New Madrid, Pemiscot
Government
• Type	Mayor/council system
• Mayor	Dennis Walker
• Aldermen	Kristine Adams, Shirley Estes, Patty Johnson, James Hollingshead
Area [1]
• Total	2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
• Land	2.04 sq mi (5.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	282 ft (86 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,942
• Density	1,442.16/sq mi (556.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	63873
Area code	573
FIPS code	29-59186 [3]
GNIS feature ID	2396256 [2]

Portageville is a city in New Madrid and Pemiscot counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 2,942 according to the 2020 Census. ^[4]

History

A post office called Portageville has been in operation since 1873. ^[5] The community takes its name from nearby Portage Bayou. ^[6]

From 1935 to 1936, Portageville was the home of the Portageville Pirates, part of the Kitty League. "In 1935, the Portageville Pirates are awarded the second-half title after the Jackson Generals and Union City Greyhounds are disqualified for having too many class players on their rosters." ^[7] In 1936, the Pirates relocated to Owensboro, Kentucky.^{[ citation needed ]}

Geography

Portageville is located primarily in New Madrid County. It lies along U.S. Route 61 and Missouri Route 162, which converge briefly as they pass through the city. Interstate 55 passes through the eastern part of the city. Portageville is about 5 miles (8.0 km) west of the Mississippi River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km²), all land. ^[8]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Portageville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[9]

Climate data for Portageville, Missouri
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Average high °C (°F)	6 (42)	8 (47)	14 (58)	21 (69)	26 (78)	31 (87)	32 (90)	31 (88)	27 (81)	22 (71)	14 (58)	8 (46)	20 (68)
Average low °C (°F)	−3 (27)	−1 (30)	4 (39)	9 (49)	14 (58)	19 (67)	21 (70)	20 (68)	16 (60)	9 (48)	4 (40)	−1 (30)	9 (49)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	86 (3.4)	84 (3.3)	110 (4.3)	130 (5)	130 (5)	99 (3.9)	94 (3.7)	69 (2.7)	91 (3.6)	91 (3.6)	110 (4.2)	110 (4.4)	1,200 (47.2)
Source: Weatherbase [10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	73		—
1900	427		—
1910	987		131.1%
1920	1,244		26.0%
1930	1,262		1.4%
1940	2,107		67.0%
1950	2,662		26.3%
1960	2,505		−5.9%
1970	3,117		24.4%
1980	3,470		11.3%
1990	3,401		−2.0%
2000	3,295		−3.1%
2010	3,228		−2.0%
2020	2,942		−8.9%
source: [11]

2010 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2010, there were 3,228 people, 1,346 households, and 894 families living in the city. The population density was 1,582.4 inhabitants per square mile (611.0/km²). There were 1,409 housing units at an average density of 690.7 per square mile (266.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.62% White, 18.96% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,346 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[3] of 2000, there were 3,295 people, 1,335 households, and 890 families living in the city. The population density was 1,643.5 inhabitants per square mile (634.6/km²). There were 1,404 housing units at an average density of 700.3 per square mile (270.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.00% White, 16.36% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,335 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,729, and the median income for a family was $35,913. Males had a median income of $31,325 versus $20,735 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,114. About 21.4% of families and 27.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.8% of those under age 18 and 25.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Portageville School District operates one elementary school, one middle school and Portageville High School. ^[13]

Portageville has a lending library, a branch of the New Madrid County Library. ^[14]

Notable people

• Luis Morgan Casey, Roman Catholic bishop, was born in Portageville. ^[15]
• Vermel Whalen, Ohio state legislator, was born in Portageville. ^[16]

See also

• List of Portageville mayors
• KMIS (AM): sports station licensed to Portageville

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Portageville, Missouri
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
5. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
6. "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
7. "Chronology". Kittyleague.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
9. "Portageville, Missouri Köppen Climate Classification". Weatherbase.com. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
10. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 25, 2013.
11. "Missouri Population 1900 - 1990" (PDF). Missouri Census Data Center. Archived from the original (CSV) on July 4, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 8, 2012.
13. "Portageville School District". Great Schools. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
14. "Our Locations". New Madrid County Library. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
15. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Luis Morgan Casey [Catholic-Hierarchy]". Catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
16. 'Vermel M. Whelan spent 12 years in the Ohio House: news obituary,' The Plain Dealer, Grant Segall, March 15, 2013

External links

• Official website
• Historic maps of Portageville in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri