Bloomsdale, Missouri facts for kids
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Bloomsdale, Missouri
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View of Bloomsdale from roadside park on Highway 61
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Location of Bloomsdale, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Ste. Genevieve |
| Township | Jackson Township, Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 639 |
| • Density | 392.75/sq mi (151.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-06454 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394199 |
Bloomsdale is a small city in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 639 people.
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The Name of Bloomsdale
The name of Bloomsdale most likely comes from a Catholic priest named Father Blume. "Blume" is a German word that means "flower."
Bloomsdale's History
Bloomsdale was known as early as 1839 by a different name. It was called "La Fourche à Duclos," which means "the fork of Duclos." This name came from a nearby creek.
A local priest, Father Blume, wanted his church members to live closer together. So, he bought land on what is now called Establishment Creek. He moved the settlement to the current location of Bloomsdale.
One story says that when the town's name was sent to Washington, D.C., for a post office, it was hard to read. The story goes that Washington then called the office Bloomsdale. It is more likely that the German name Blume was changed to Bloom. Either way, the name honors Father Blume.
Where is Bloomsdale Located?
Bloomsdale is located in the eastern part of Jackson Township. It is near Establishment Creek.
The city covers a total area of about 1.64 square miles (4.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.63 square miles (4.22 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Bloomsdale?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 411 | — | |
| 1980 | 397 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 353 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 419 | 18.7% | |
| 2010 | 521 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 639 | 22.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
The population of Bloomsdale has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 411 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 639 people.
Bloomsdale in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 521 people lived in Bloomsdale. There were 202 households, and 136 of these were families.
About 36.6% of households had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households, 56.4%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 3.25 people.
The average age of people in Bloomsdale was 35.3 years. About 30.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Bloomsdale (Misuri) para niños
