Pevely, Missouri facts for kids
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Pevely, Missouri
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Location of Pevely, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1953 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,026 |
| • Density | 1,227.29/sq mi (473.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63070
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-57278 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396196 |
| Website | http://www.cityofpevely.org |
Pevely is a city located in Jefferson County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a suburb of St. Louis, about 30 miles (48 km) south of the big city. In 2020, about 6,026 people lived in Pevely.
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History of Pevely
Pevely was officially planned and laid out in 1860. Before that, a post office had already been operating in the area since 1858.
A special old building, the Gustave Greystone-Meissner House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography of Pevely
The city of Pevely covers a total area of about 4.69 square miles (12.15 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.54 square miles (11.76 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 167 | — | |
| 1930 | 274 | 64.1% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 416 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 416 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,732 | 428.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,831 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,768 | 33.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,484 | 45.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,026 | 9.9% | |
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Pevely's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 5,484 people living in Pevely. These people lived in 2,128 households, with 1,493 of them being families.
The average number of people in each household was about 2.57. For families, the average size was about 3.00 people.
The average age of people in the city was 31.5 years old.
- About 28.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.8% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, about 48.2% of the population was male and 51.8% was female.
Education in Pevely
The Dunklin R-V School District is responsible for the schools that serve the children and families in Pevely.
Fun Things to Do in Pevely
One popular attraction in Pevely is the I-55 Raceway. It's a special dirt oval racetrack where cars race very fast. The track is about one-third of a mile long.
The I-55 Raceway hosts exciting races like the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. They also have weekly races every Saturday night. Famous race car driver Ken Schrader is one of the owners of this fun raceway.
See also
In Spanish: Pevely (Misuri) para niños
