Town and Country, Missouri facts for kids
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Town and Country, Missouri
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From top left, left to right: Office building, Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis Missouri Temple, Energizer Holdings headquarters
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Location of Town and Country, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Incorporated | 1975 (City) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-board of aldermen-city administrator |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.53 sq mi (29.86 km2) |
| • Land | 11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,640 |
| • Density | 1,012.97/sq mi (391.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP |
63131, 63017
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-73618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397043 |
| Website | City of Town and Country official website: http://www.town-and-country.org |
Town and Country is a city located in the western part of St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. As of 2020, about 11,640 people live there. It is also home to the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, often called MoBap.
Town and Country is known for having a high median household income, which means families living here generally earn more money than in many other cities in Missouri and the United States. The city is part of the larger St. Louis metropolitan area. It is also home to Bellerive Country Club, a famous golf course that has hosted major golf tournaments like the U.S. Open in 1965 and the PGA Championship in 1992 and 2018.
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Geography and Location
Town and Country is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. The city covers an area of about 11.68 square miles (30.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
History of Town and Country
Town and Country was first officially recognized as a village in 1950. Twenty-five years later, in 1975, it was re-established as a fourth-class city. This change meant it had a different type of local government and more responsibilities.
Population and People
The population of Town and Country has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 162 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,440 | 788.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,645 | 83.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,187 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 9,519 | 198.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,894 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,815 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 11,640 | 7.6% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 11,640 people living in Town and Country. There were 4,033 households and 3,333 families. Most of the people living in the city were white (77.04%), with smaller percentages of Asian (10.86%), black or African-American (2.65%), and people of two or more races (8.29%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Town and Country had about 2.5 people. Many households (79.9%) were married couples living together. About 19.5% of the population was under 18 years old, and 28.4% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the city was 52.1 years.
Economy and Businesses
Several important companies have their main offices, or headquarters, in Town and Country. These include:
- Energizer Holdings, a well-known company that makes batteries.
- Solutia, a company that used to make special chemicals and materials.
- Savvis, a company that provides internet and data services.
Education in Town and Country
Students in Town and Country attend schools from several different public school districts. Most students go to schools in the Parkway C-2 School District. This district operates Mason Ridge Elementary School within the city. Other parts of Town and Country are served by the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the Ladue School District.
The Special School District of St. Louis County also has offices and a school, Neuwoehner High School, in Town and Country. This district helps students with special learning needs across the county.
There are also several private schools in the city:
- The Principia is a private school for students who follow the Christian Science faith. It has a large campus of 360 acres.
- Visitation Academy of St. Louis is a Catholic private school just for girls.
- Christian Brothers College High School is a Catholic high school for boys.
- Westminster Christian Academy moved to a new campus in Town and Country in 2011.
For higher education, Maryville University is also located in Town and Country, offering college programs.
Notable People from Town and Country
Many well-known people have lived in Town and Country, including:
- Bob Costas, a famous sports commentator for NBC.
- Dan Dierdorf, a former professional football player and member of the NFL Hall of Fame.
- Torry Holt, a former wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams football team.
- Ozzie Smith, a legendary baseball player and member of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Red Schoendienst, another Major League Baseball Hall of Famer.
- Todd Worrell, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Town and Country (Misuri) para niños
