Lathrop, Missouri
Lathrop, Missouri | ||
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FIPS code 29-40826[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2395639[2] | |
Website | http://www.cityoflathropmo.com |
Lathrop is a city in
History
Lathrop was platted in 1867 as a stop on the Cameron Cutoff Branch of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. It was named for John L. Lathrop, treasurer for the railroad.[4][5] A post office called Lathrop has been in operation since 1868.[6]
In the early 1900s it was considered the "Mule Capital of the World" after the firm of Guyton and Harrington sold 180,000 mules and 170,000 horses to the British Army during
Geography
Lathrop is located on the south side of the intersection of Missouri routes
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.79 square miles (4.64 km2), all land.[11]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 523 | — | |
1880 | 746 | 42.6% | |
1890 | 1,082 | 45.0% | |
1900 | 1,118 | 3.3% | |
1910 | 1,038 | −7.2% | |
1920 | 1,100 | 6.0% | |
1930 | 940 | −14.5% | |
1940 | 1,049 | 11.6% | |
1950 | 888 | −15.3% | |
1960 | 1,006 | 13.3% | |
1970 | 1,268 | 26.0% | |
1980 | 1,732 | 36.6% | |
1990 | 1,794 | 3.6% | |
2000 | 2,092 | 16.6% | |
2010 | 2,086 | −0.3% | |
2020 | 2,271 | 8.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[12] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 794 households, of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the city was 34 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 766 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,537, and the median income for a family was $46,157. Males had a median income of $34,286 versus $21,344 for females. The
Lathrop High School
Lathrop High School currently has a student population of 297 students, with a student teacher ratio of 14:1.[14] Lathrop has had very successful sports teams throughout the 2017-2018 and 2018–2019 school year. Residents of Lathrop tend to hold their athletic programs in a high regard. Please see above.
See also
References+
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lathrop, Missouri
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "History of Lathrop, MO - City of Lathrop, MO - Official Website". City of Lathrop, MO. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ^ "Clinton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
- ^ "History of Lathrop, MO".
- ^ "Missouri Horses and Mules | Articles | Missouri over There".
- ^ a b "23 May 1955, Page 30 - The Kansas City Times at". Newspapers.com. May 23, 1955. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
- ISBN 0899332242
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Lathrop High School Profile (2018-19) | Lathrop, MO". Public School Review. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
External links
- Historic maps of Lathrop in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri