Truesdale, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Truesdale, Missouri
City
Location of Truesdale, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Warren
Area
• Total	1.30 sq mi (3.35 km2)
• Land	1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation	860 ft (262 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	853
• Density	665.89/sq mi (257.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	63380
Area code(s)	636
FIPS code	29-73978
GNIS feature ID	0740024

Truesdale is a city in Warren County, Missouri, United States. It is located right next to Warrenton on its east side. Truesdale is also part of the larger St. Louis area. In 2020, the city had a population of 853 people.

History of Truesdale

Truesdale was first planned out in 1857. This happened when the railroad tracks were extended to reach that spot. The community was named after William Truesdale, who worked for the railroad. For a while, the town's name was also spelled "Truesdail" or "Truesdaile." A post office called Truesdail opened in 1889. It stayed open and served the community until 1979.

Geography and Location

Truesdale is located at specific coordinates: 38.810499 degrees North and -91.128194 degrees West.

The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 1.29 square miles (3.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.27 square miles (3.32 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Economy and Industry

Several important companies have businesses in Truesdale. These include Cascade Plastics, Oldcastle Glass, and Warrenton Oil. Other companies like Coca-Cola, River City Steel, Metso Minerals Sealcraft, and Microfinish also operate here.

Truesdale has easy access to both train lines and major highways. Interstate 70 runs nearby, making it simple for goods to be transported. The main type of business in Truesdale is light manufacturing.

Population and People

2010 Census Information

Based on the census from 2010, Truesdale had 732 people living there. There were 270 households and 175 families in the city. The population density was about 576.4 people per square mile (222.5 people per square kilometer). There were 304 housing units, with an average of 239.4 units per square mile (92.4 units per square kilometer).

Most of the people in the city were White (87.7%). Other groups included African American (5.6%), Native American (1.0%), Asian (0.5%), and Pacific Islander (0.4%). About 1.4% of the population identified as another race, and 3.4% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 3.3% of the population.

Out of the 270 households, 40.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 37.0% were married couples living together. In 22.6% of households, a female head of household lived without a husband. About 5.2% had a male head of household without a wife. The remaining 35.2% were not families.

About 28.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. Of these, 6.7% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had 2.71 people, and the average family had 3.30 people.

The average age of people in the city was 29.1 years. About 30.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Those aged 18 to 24 made up 10.9%. People aged 25 to 44 were 30.1% of the population. Residents aged 45 to 64 were 20.1%, and 7.9% were 65 years or older. The population was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

Climate

The climate in Truesdale has fairly high temperatures. Rain is spread out evenly throughout the year. This type of climate is known as a "Cfa" or Humid Subtropical Climate.

Education

Rebecca Boone Elementary is a school for students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school is located within the city of Truesdale.

See also

• In Spanish: Truesdale (Misuri) para niños