Piedmont, Missouri
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Piedmont is a city located in Wayne County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,992.
Geography
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Location of Piedmont, Missouri
Piedmont is located at 37°9'14" North, 90°41'45" West (37.153868, -90.695766)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,992 people, 869 households, and 528 families residing in the city. The population density is 369.8/km² (955.5/mi²). There are 959 housing units at an average density of 178.0/km² (460.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.09% White, 0.15% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 869 households out of which 28.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% are married couples living together, 13.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% are non-families. 35.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 23.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.19 and the average family size is 2.79.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $19,490, and the median income for a family is $23,500. Males have a median income of $27,120 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,976. 26.5% of the population and 24.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.7% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.