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'Scott City' is a city in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,591 at the 2000 census.
In December 1848, a cholera epidemic was brought to New Orleans by emigrant ships. Within a few weeks it was carried to all the principal cities the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Six of the victims were Irish monks headed to a monastery near Dubuque, Iowa. They were buried a few hundred yards northwest of the Thebes-Scott City railroad bridge.[1]
Scott City is located at (37.218486, -89.524063).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.86%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,591 people, 1,801 households, and 1,287 families residing in the city. The population density was 385.3/km² (999.1/mi²). There were 1,953 housing units at an average density of 163.9/km² (425.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.39% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 1,801 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,958, and the median income for a family was $36,763. Males had a median income of $30,088 versus $17,061 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,099. About 8.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.
1. The History of Scott County, Missouri, Edison Shrum, , , Scott County Historical Society, 1984,
As 0f 2007 Scott City has a Very decent school system, Scott City Public Schools.
The town has many homes and places to eat. Such as Burger KingSouthwestern Chef, Sonic, Ice Cream Corner, Rhodes Convienent Store, Tanks One Stop,Pizza Pro, Susie's Place, and Hunt's Brothers Pizza.
Dollar Store and Bob's foodliner is also there.
The Trains come through town daily.
In December 1848, a cholera epidemic was brought to New Orleans by emigrant ships. Within a few weeks it was carried to all the principal cities the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Six of the victims were Irish monks headed to a monastery near Dubuque, Iowa. They were buried a few hundred yards northwest of the Thebes-Scott City railroad bridge.[1]
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| Geography |
| Demographics |
| References |
| External links |
| Present Day Scott City |
Geography
Location of Scott City, Missouri
Scott City is located at (37.218486, -89.524063).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 km² (4.6 mi²). 11.9 km² (4.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.86%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,591 people, 1,801 households, and 1,287 families residing in the city. The population density was 385.3/km² (999.1/mi²). There were 1,953 housing units at an average density of 163.9/km² (425.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.39% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 1,801 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,958, and the median income for a family was $36,763. Males had a median income of $30,088 versus $17,061 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,099. About 8.6% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.6% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.
References
1. The History of Scott County, Missouri, Edison Shrum, , , Scott County Historical Society, 1984,
External links
Present Day Scott City
As 0f 2007 Scott City has a Very decent school system, Scott City Public Schools.
The town has many homes and places to eat. Such as Burger KingSouthwestern Chef, Sonic, Ice Cream Corner, Rhodes Convienent Store, Tanks One Stop,Pizza Pro, Susie's Place, and Hunt's Brothers Pizza.
Dollar Store and Bob's foodliner is also there.
The Trains come through town daily.
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