New Melle, Missouri facts for kids
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New Melle, Missouri
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Location of New Melle, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.72 sq mi (4.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 541 |
| • Density | 321.45/sq mi (124.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-52148 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395209 |
New Melle is a small city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. It is located about 38 miles west of St. Louis. In 2020, the city had a population of 541 people.
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History of New Melle
New Melle was planned and laid out around 1850. The community got its name from Melle, Germany. This was the hometown of some of the very first settlers.
A post office opened in New Melle in 1850. The town officially became a city in 1978. Two important places in New Melle are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Meier General Store and St. Paul's Church.
Geography and Area
New Melle is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.61 square miles (4.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.57 square miles (4.07 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 264 | — | |
| 1980 | 168 | — | |
| 1990 | 486 | 189.3% | |
| 2000 | 124 | −74.5% | |
| 2010 | 475 | 283.1% | |
| 2020 | 541 | 13.9% | |
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New Melle Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 475 people living in New Melle. These people lived in 179 households, with 143 of them being families. The city had about 302.5 people per square mile. There were 195 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in New Melle were White (97.3%). A small number were African American (0.6%) or Asian (0.8%). About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.2% of households had children under 18 living there. Most households (74.3%) were married couples. About 17.3% of households were single individuals. About 10.6% of people living alone were 65 years or older.
The average household had 2.65 people. The average family had 3.01 people. The median age in New Melle was 47.1 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 47.1.
About 23.2% of residents were under 18 years old. About 4.1% were between 18 and 24. People aged 45 to 64 made up about 30.1% of the population. About 22.3% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Education in New Melle
New Melle is part of the Francis Howell School District. Young students go to Daniel Boone Elementary School. Middle school students attend Francis Howell Middle School. Older students go to Francis Howell High School.
The city also has a public library. It is a branch of the St. Charles City-County District Library system.
See also
In Spanish: New Melle (Misuri) para niños
