Lakeshire, Missouri facts for kids
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Lakeshire, Missouri
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Location of Lakeshire, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council city |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,554 |
| • Density | 6,937.50/sq mi (2,678.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63123
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-40088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395611 |
Lakeshire is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,554 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people can live and work.
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Where Lakeshire Is
Lakeshire is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.21 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People in Lakeshire
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census. Here's how the population of Lakeshire has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 295 | — | |
| 1960 | 487 | 65.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,186 | 143.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,593 | 34.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,467 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,375 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,432 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,554 | 8.5% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,432 people living in Lakeshire. These people lived in 1,626 homes. The city had about 2,024 people per square mile.
Most people in Lakeshire were White (94.7%). There were also smaller groups of African American (1.9%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.5%) residents. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (24.6%) had children under 18 living there. About 28.5% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes (13.2%) had a female head of the house without a husband.
The average age of people in Lakeshire was 34.8 years old.
- 30.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 13.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 37.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 14.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 4% were 65 years old or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal, with 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
Getting Around Lakeshire
People in Lakeshire use different ways to travel.
Bus Service
Bus service in Lakeshire is provided by a company called Metro. These buses help people travel to other nearby towns and to downtown St. Louis.
Main Roads
Two important roads run through Lakeshire:
- Gravois Road (also known as Missouri Route 30) goes from west to east.
- Tesson Ferry Road (also known as Missouri Route 21) goes from north to south through the middle of Lakeshire.
See also
In Spanish: Lakeshire (Misuri) para niños
