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St. Clair
St. Clair, Missouri
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St. Clair is located in Missouri
St. Clair
St. Clair
Location in Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Franklin
Government
 • Type Municipality
Area
 • Total 4.79 sq mi (12.41 km2)
 • Land 4.78 sq mi (12.37 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,791
 • Density 1,002.93/sq mi (387.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
ZIP codes
63077
FIPS code 29-64136
GNIS feature ID 2396481
Interstates I-44 (MO).svg
State highways MO-30.svg MO-47.svg
Website http://stclairmo.us/

St. Clair is a city located in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 4,791 people.

About St. Clair, Missouri

Where is St. Clair Located?

St. Clair is found between two rivers. The Meramec River is to the southeast. The Bourbeuse River is to the northwest.

Major roads pass through the city. Interstate 44 runs along the northwest side. Missouri Routes 30 and 47 also go through St. Clair.

Nearby Towns and Cities

  • Union is about six miles north on Route 47.
  • Stanton is about eight miles southwest on I-44.
  • Parkway is just southeast of the city on Route 30.

How Big is St. Clair?

The city covers a total area of about 3.71 square miles (9.61 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

History of St. Clair

Early Beginnings

St. Clair was first called "Travelers Repose." This name meant a place for travelers to rest. The city was officially planned in 1859. This happened when the railroad reached that spot.

How St. Clair Got Its Name

The city's current name, St. Clair, comes from a railroad official. This person had the last name St. Clair.

Historic Buildings in St. Clair

Two important buildings in St. Clair are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.

  • The International Shoe Company Building
  • The Panhorst Feed Store

People of St. Clair

Population Growth Over Time

The number of people living in St. Clair has changed a lot over the years.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 217
1890 208 −4.1%
1900 189 −9.1%
1910 397 110.1%
1920 442 11.3%
1930 1,135 156.8%
1940 1,410 24.2%
1950 1,779 26.2%
1960 2,711 52.4%
1970 2,978 9.8%
1980 3,485 17.0%
1990 3,917 12.4%
2000 4,390 12.1%
2010 4,724 7.6%
2020 4,791 1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in St. Clair? (2010 Census)

In 2010, there were 4,724 people living in St. Clair. They lived in 1,908 households. A household is a group of people living together.

Most residents were White (96.9%). A small number were African American (1.0%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (0.1%). Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Families and Age in St. Clair

Many households (34.2%) had children under 18. About 37.5% were married couples. Some households had a female head (16.1%) or a male head (5.9%) without a spouse.

The average age in St. Clair was 33.1 years old.

  • 26.6% of people were under 18.
  • 10.6% were between 18 and 24.
  • 27.1% were between 25 and 44.
  • 23% were between 45 and 64.
  • 12.8% were 65 or older.

There were slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%) in the city.

Education in St. Clair

Many people in St. Clair have completed high school. About 69.7% of the population finished high school. A smaller number went on to college. About 6.5% earned a bachelor's degree. Only 2.5% achieved a graduate degree.

Education in St. Clair

St. Clair School District

The St. Clair School District serves the city and nearby areas. It has four schools:

  • St. Clair High School
  • St. Clair Junior High School
  • St. Clair Edgar Murray Elementary School
  • St. Clair Elementary

Another school in the area is Cornerstone Christian Academy.

Public Library

St. Clair also has a public library. It is part of the Scenic Regional Library system. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find information.

Notable Person from St. Clair

  • Phoebe Hearst, a very important woman, was born in St. Clair. She was the mother of William Randolph Hearst, who was a famous newspaper publisher.
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