Huntleigh, Missouri facts for kids
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Huntleigh, Missouri
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Location of Huntleigh, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 361 |
| • Density | 364.28/sq mi (140.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-33850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394453 |
Huntleigh is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 361 people live there.
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History of Huntleigh
Huntleigh began as a large farm in the 1700s. It was owned by Stephen Maddox. Today, Huntleigh is mostly homes, with no big stores or factories. The city of Frontenac helps provide police services for Huntleigh.
Huntleigh officially became a city in 1929. At that time, it covered about 450 acres. Over the years, the city grew bigger. It added more land in 1937 and again in 1947. This is how it reached its current size of about 750 acres.
In 1927, a group of people started a fox hunting club called the Bridlespur Hunt. One of the founders was August Anheuser Busch, Sr. The club was based in Huntleigh. Today, the fox hunts happen in St. Charles County. However, some people in Huntleigh still keep their horses and stables there. Many of the people who live in Huntleigh are quite wealthy.
Geography of Huntleigh
Huntleigh is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 79 | — | |
| 1940 | 168 | 112.7% | |
| 1950 | 180 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 375 | 108.3% | |
| 1970 | 714 | 90.4% | |
| 1980 | 428 | −40.1% | |
| 1990 | 390 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 323 | −17.2% | |
| 2010 | 334 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 361 | 8.1% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 334 people living in Huntleigh. These people lived in 121 different homes. Out of these homes, 94 were families. The city had about 334 people for every square mile.
Many types of people lived in Huntleigh. Most residents were White (91.3%). There were also people of African American, Asian, and other backgrounds. Some residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (71.1%) were married couples living together. About 12% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.76 people lived in each home. For families, the average was about 3.22 people.
The average age of people in Huntleigh was 48 years old. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 22% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly even number of males and females. About 51% were male and 49% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Huntleigh (Misuri) para niños
