Highlandville, Missouri

Highlandville is a city in Christian County, Missouri, United States. The population was 911 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Highlandville, Missouri
City
Location of Highlandville, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°56′34″N 93°17′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyChristian
Area
 • Total4.93 sq mi (12.76 km2)
 • Land4.92 sq mi (12.75 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population
 • Total911
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,051
 • Density213.53/sq mi (82.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65669
Area code(s)417
FIPS code29-32068[4]
GNIS feature ID0735649[5]

History

A post office called Highlandville has been in operation since 1872.[6] The city was named on account of its lofty elevation.[7]

Geography

Highlandville is located at 36°56′34″N 93°17′11″W (36.942690, −93.286447).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.03 square miles (13.03 km2), of which 5.02 square miles (13.00 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
194076—
2000872—
20109114.5%
Est. 20191,051[3]15.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[2] there were 911 people, 348 households and 259 families living in the city. The population density was 181.5 inhabitants per square mile (70.1/km2). There were 380 housing units at an average density of 75.7 per square mile (29.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 348 households of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age was 38.7 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[4] there were 872 people, 321 households and 248 families living in the city. The population density was 175.2 per square mile (67.6/km2). There were 347 housing units at an average density of 69.7 per square mile (26.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.25% White, 1.03% Native American, 0.34% from other races, and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 321 households of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.10.

28.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median household income was $31,767 and the median family income was $33,229. Males had a median income of $24,125 and females $20,682. The per capita income was $12,442. About 14.4% of families and 17.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 16.1% of those age 65 or over.

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 July 8, 2012.
  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. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
  7. "Christian County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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