Doniphan, Missouri

Doniphan is a city in Ripley County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,997 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ripley County.[6]

Doniphan, Missouri
City
Location of Doniphan, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°37′20″N 90°49′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyRipley
Area
 • Total1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
 • Land1.38 sq mi (3.57 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
400 ft (122 m)
Population
 • Total1,997
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,916
 • Density1,392.44/sq mi (537.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63935
Area code(s)573
FIPS code29-19792[4]
GNIS feature ID0749678[5]

History

The first settlement at Doniphan was made in the 1840s.[7] The community was named for Alexander William Doniphan.[8] A post office called Doniphan has been in operation since 1848.[9]

As of 1900, Doniphan was a sundown town that prohibited African Americans from living there.[10]

Geography

Doniphan is located at 36°37′20″N 90°49′20″W (36.622106, -90.822179).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.38 square miles (3.57 km2), all land.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870146—
18801577.5%
1890609287.9%
19001,508147.6%
19101,225−18.8%
19201,2481.9%
19301,39812.0%
19401,60414.7%
19501,6110.4%
19601,421−11.8%
19701,85030.2%
19801,9213.8%
19901,713−10.8%
20001,93212.8%
20101,9973.4%
Est. 20191,916[3]−4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,997 people, 852 households, and 485 families living in the city. The population density was 1,447.1 inhabitants per square mile (558.7/km2). There were 966 housing units at an average density of 700.0 per square mile (270.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 852 households of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,932 people, 844 households, and 480 families living in the city. The population density was 1,412.5 people per square mile (544.5/km2). There were 951 housing units at an average density of 695.3 per square mile (268.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.60% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 844 households out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,696, and the median income for a family was $29,875. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $18,981 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,407. About 19.8% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).[14]

Climate data for Doniphan, Missouri
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 8
(46)		 10
(50)		 15
(59)		 22
(71)		 26
(78)		 31
(87)		 33
(91)		 32
(89)		 28
(82)		 22
(71)		 15
(59)		 9
(48)		 20
(68)
Average low °C (°F) −4
(24)		 −2
(28)		 1
(33)		 7
(44)		 11
(51)		 16
(60)		 18
(64)		 18
(64)		 13
(55)		 6
(42)		 1
(33)		 −3
(26)		 6
(42)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 94
(3.7)		 86
(3.4)		 120
(4.6)		 130
(5)		 120
(4.8)		 100
(4)		 97
(3.8)		 99
(3.9)		 97
(3.8)		 81
(3.2)		 110
(4.2)		 94
(3.7)		 1,200
(48)
Source: Weatherbase [15]

Education

Doniphan R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, Current River Career Center and Doniphan High School.[16]

The town has a lending library, the Doniphan-Ripley County Library District.[17]

Notable persons
  • Larry Dale Lee, foreign correspondent, grew up in Doniphan. He began his career at The Prospect-News.
  • Billy Yates, country singer, born and raised in Doniphan, MO. He has released 10 studio albums and has charted 4 singles including "Flowers" in 1997, which ranked 36 on the Billboard country charts.
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References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. "Ripley County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  8. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 107.
  9. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  10. "A White Man's Town: Citizens of Doniphan Determined No Blacks Shall Live There". The Sunday Journal. Indianapolis. July 29, 1900. p. 1 – via Chronicling America. The importation of a large number of negroes into Doniphan nearly precipitated a race war. No negroes are allowed to live in the town and on their arrival the citizens undertook to drive them out. Several colored men were roughly handled and a number of white men and negroes were injured. Sheriff Morrill came to the rescue and an armed posse is now guarding the colored laborers. The citizens are determined the negroes shall not be allowed to remain and further trouble is expected.
  11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. Climate Summary for Doniphan, Missouri
  15. "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 6, 2013.
  16. "Doniphan R-I School District". Great Schools. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  17. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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