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Summersville, Missouri

Coordinates: 37°10′43″N 91°39′28″W / 37.17861°N 91.65778°W / 37.17861; -91.65778
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Summersville, Missouri
Town
Location of Summersville, Missouri
Location of Summersville, Missouri
Coordinates: 37°10′43″N 91°39′28″W / 37.17861°N 91.65778°W / 37.17861; -91.65778
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesTexas, Shannon
TownshipsSpring Valley (Shannon)
Carroll (Texas)
Government
 • MayorChris Bryant
Area
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 • Total1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.87 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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1,234 ft (376 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total453
 • Density408.48/sq mi (157.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65571
Area code417
FIPS code29-71512[3]
GNIS feature ID2396002[2]

Summersville is a town in Shannon and Texas counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 453 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

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A post office called Summersville has been in operation since 1871.[5] The community has the name of Jesse and Thomas Summer, pioneer citizens.[6]

Geography

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Summersville is located at 37°10′41″N 91°39′31″W / 37.17806°N 91.65861°W / 37.17806; -91.65861 (37.178141, -91.658521).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900187—
191023626.2%
192028621.2%
193031610.5%
1940306−3.2%
19503060.0%
196035616.3%
197043522.2%
198055126.7%
19905713.6%
2000544−4.7%
2010502−7.7%
2020453−9.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 502 people, 232 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 452.3 inhabitants per square mile (174.6/km2). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 242.3 units per square mile (93.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 232 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 43 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 544 people, 236 households, and 148 families living in the city. The population density was 489.0 inhabitants per square mile (188.8/km2). There were 284 housing units at an average density of 255.3 units per square mile (98.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.53% White, 0.92% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 35.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 69.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,359, and the median income for a family was $22,500. Males had a median income of $21,563 versus $11,818 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,163. About 25.0% of families and 32.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.4% of those under age 18 and 24.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Summersville R-II School District operates one elementary school and Summersville High School. (Principal Dessie Bird) [11]

Summersville has a public library, a branch of the Texas County Library.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Summersville, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  6. ^ "Texas County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2016.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  11. ^ "Summersville R-Ii School District". Greatschools. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  12. ^ "Branches". Texas County Library. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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