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St. Martins, Missouri
City of St. Martins
Location of St. Martins, Missouri
Location of St. Martins, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Cole
Area
 • Total 1.94 sq mi (5.01 km2)
 • Land 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
745 ft (227 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,191
 • Density 616.14/sq mi (237.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65109
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-65018
GNIS feature ID 2396503

St. Martins, also known as Saint Martins, is a small city located in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 1,191 people live there. It is part of the larger Jefferson City area.

About St. Martins

St. Martins is located in the central part of Missouri. You can find its exact spot using coordinates like 38°35′41″N 92°20′13″W / 38.59472°N 92.33694°W / 38.59472; -92.33694.

The city covers a total area of about 1.90 square miles (4.92 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 739
1990 717 −3.0%
2000 1,023 42.7%
2010 1,140 11.4%
2020 1,191 4.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

How Many People Live Here?

In 2010, the city had 1,140 people living in 451 households. These households included 325 families. The population density was about 603 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile, there were roughly 603 people.

There were also 474 housing units, which are places where people can live. The average number of housing units was about 251 per square mile.

Who Lives in St. Martins?

Most people in St. Martins are White, making up about 95.4% of the population in 2010. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (36.6%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.9%) were married couples living together. About 23.7% of all households were made up of people living alone. The average household had 2.53 people.

The average age of people in St. Martins in 2010 was 36.6 years old. About 25.9% of residents were under 18, and 13% were 65 or older. The population was slightly more female (53.0%) than male (47.0%).

Education

St. Martin Catholic Parish is a private school in the city. It serves students from pre-kindergarten (PK) through 8th grade. The school's goal is to teach students about prayer, leadership, love, service, and kindness.

The school also offers several sports for students to join:

  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

See also

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