La Grange, Missouri
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La Grange is a city located in Lewis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,000.
Geography
La Grange is located at 40°2'32" North, 91°30'2" West (40.042347, -91.500440)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²). 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 16.77% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,000 people, 435 households, and 267 families residing in the city. The population density is 277.8/km² (719.7/mi²). There are 512 housing units at an average density of 142.2/km² (368.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 86.80% White, 11.10% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 435 households out of which 27.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% are non-families. 32.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 2.90.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $30,938, and the median income for a family is $38,672. Males have a median income of $26,458 versus $20,897 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,399. 12.2% of the population and 7.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.