Huntleigh, Missouri Explained

Official Name:Huntleigh, Missouri
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250x200px
Image Map1:Huntleigh-mo.gif
Mapsize1:250px
Map Caption1:U.S. Census map
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Missouri
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:St. Louis
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.57
Area Land Km2:2.57
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.99
Area Land Sq Mi:0.99
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:361
Population Density Km2:140.71
Population Density Sq Mi:364.28
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:551
Coordinates:38.6161°N -90.4108°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:29-33850[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2394453

Huntleigh is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 334 at the 2010 census.[3]

History

The community, most of which encompasses what was the original 650acres 1700s farm of Stephen Maddox, is residential, with no commercial or industrial uses. Police services are provided by the city of Frontenac. Huntleigh was incorporated in 1929 and occupied . It annexed land in 1937 and 1947 (when it acquired Huntleigh Woods) to reach its current size of . In 1927, August Anheuser Busch, Sr. co-founded (with early town resident Edward E. Bakewell, Sr.) the Bridlespur Hunt, a fox hunting club that was based in the community. The hunts now take place in St. Charles County, although some residents still have their stables in the community.[4] [5] Its residents are among the wealthiest people in St. Louis, particularly members of the Busch and Moran families, including August Busch IV.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1sqmi, all land.[7]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 334 people, 121 households, and 94 families living in the city. The population density was 334PD/sqmi. There were 136 housing units at an average density of 136/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.3% White, 0.9% African American, 2.1% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 0.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 48 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 323 people, 122 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 324.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 135.6sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 122 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.7% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.8% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 17.0% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was in excess of $200,000, as is the median income for a family. Males had a median income of over $100,000 versus $15,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $104,420. 1.3% of the population and 2.2% of families were below the poverty line. None of those under the age of 18 and none of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ArcGIS REST Services Directory. United States Census Bureau. August 28, 2022.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Huntleigh city, Missouri . . October 21, 2011 .
  4. Web site: History of the City of Huntleigh, Missouri. Huntleigh.org. November 23, 2021.
  5. Web site: Bridlespur Hunt - History . 2010-12-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100914102503/http://www.bridlespur.com/history.htm . 2010-09-14 . dead .
  6. Web site: Woman found dead in home of August Busch IV. Nick Pistor. Jesse Bogan. Shane Anthony. STLtoday.com. November 23, 2021.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . January 12, 2012 .
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-08.