Park Hills, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°50′40″N 90°30′40″W / 37.84444°N 90.51111°W / 37.84444; -90.51111
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Park Hills, Missouri
FIPS code
29-56272[3]
GNIS feature ID1669609[2]
Websitehttp://www.parkhillsmo.net/

Park Hills is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,587 at the 2020 census.

History

The city was formed in an unusual four-way merger that took place in January 1994, in which the cities of Flat River, Elvins, Esther and the village of Rivermines joined to form the new city of Park Hills. The formerly incorporated village of Fairview Acres had previously merged with Flat River on November 8, 1983. The name of the new city was selected by entries submitted to a committee made up of citizens of the four cities. The name Park Hills was submitted by Mildred Lee, a lifelong resident and a former teacher of Flat River. The inspiration came from its hilly terrain in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and the many parks that surround the area. Park Hills is located 7 miles northwest of

St. Louis. It is adjacent to St. Joe State Park, and nearby the state parks of St. Francois, Hawn, Elephant Rocks, Johnson's Shut-Ins, Taum Sauk Mountain, and Washington
.

Park Hills is home to Mineral Area College, formerly known as Flat River Junior College. The town is located in the Old Lead Belt, formerly a large lead mining district.

The Eugene Field School was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[4]

Geography

Park Hills is located at 37°50′40″N 90°30′40″W / 37.84444°N 90.51111°W / 37.84444; -90.51111 (37.844538, -90.511038).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.42 square miles (52.89 km2), of which 20.33 square miles (52.65 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20007,861—
20108,75911.4%
20208,587−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2020[8]

2020 census

The

Latino
of any race was 1.5% (126) of the population.

Of the 3,384 households, 34.3% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 24.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 25.7% consisted of individuals and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

26.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year

poverty line
, including 30.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

At the

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27%.[11]

Of the 3,551 households 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.1% of households were one person and 11% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age was 32.7 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

At the

racial makeup of the city was 97.62% White, 0.32% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92%.[3]

Of the 3,181 households 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median household income was $25,277 and the median family income was $30,663. Males had a median income of $26,900 versus $17,613 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,048. About 17.6% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the

poverty line
, including 28.8% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in Park Hills is administered by Central R-III School District.[12]

Park Hills has a lending library, the Park Hills Public Library.[13]

Arts and culture

Some of the many places that bring people to Park Hills Missouri include Columbia Park located in the center of the city and includes a walking track, playground, an 18-hole disc golf course, and the Park Hills public pool, Park Hills Sports Complex which is home to many softball games; opening in March and closing in November.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Park Hills, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "2020 Census Data". data.census.gov.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  12. ^ "Homepage". Central R-Iii School District. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  13. ^ "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
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