Fortescue, Missouri
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Fortescue is a town located in Holt County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 51.
Geography
Fortescue is located at 40°3'7" North, 95°19'4" West (40.051970, -95.317731)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 51 people, 18 households, and 10 families residing in the town. The population density is 246.1/km² (674.1/mi²). There are 23 housing units at an average density of 111.0/km² (304.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 18 households out of which 61.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% are non-families. 38.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.83 and the average family size is 3.82.
In the town the population is spread out with 41.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 11.8% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 131.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 172.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $28,125. Males have a median income of $33,125 versus $11,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $5,695. 29.5% of the population and 38.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.4% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.