Lemay, Missouri facts for kids
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Lemay, Missouri
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From top left: Lemay Park, River City Casino, South Broadway, Jefferson Barracks Historic District
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Location of Lemay, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2) |
| • Land | 4.09 sq mi (10.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,117 |
| • Density | 4,185.09/sq mi (1,615.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63125
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-41438 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393097 |
Lemay is a community located in south St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a recognized area with its own identity, but it does not have its own city government. In 2010, about 16,645 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 17,117.
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History of Lemay
Lemay got its name from a man named Francois Lemai. He was an important person in the early 1800s. Francois Lemai operated a ferry boat. This boat helped people cross the Meramec River. Because of his work, the area was named after him.
Geography and Size of Lemay
Lemay is a specific area measured by the United States Census Bureau. The total area of Lemay is about 4.5 square miles (11.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 4.3 square miles (11.1 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Lemay
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| 2020 | 17,117 | — | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a process called a census. In the year 2000, there were 17,215 people living in Lemay. These people lived in 7,186 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 26.5% of the households in 2000 had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. Other households included single parents or people living alone. The average household had about 2.33 people. The average family had about 2.99 people.
The ages of people in Lemay varied. In 2000, about 22.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lemay was 39 years.
Schools in Lemay
The main school district in Lemay is called Hancock. This district serves many students in the area. Hancock schools teach about 1,600 students.
See also
In Spanish: Lemay (Misuri) para niños
