Twin Oaks, Missouri facts for kids
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Twin Oaks, Missouri
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Location of Twin Oaks, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Incorporated | May 1938 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
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| • Total | 605 |
| • Density | 2,249.07/sq mi (867.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-74284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400012 |
| Website | vil.twin-oaks.mo.us |
Twin Oaks is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It used to be called the Village of Twin Oaks. In November 2016, the people living there voted to change its status to a city. In 2010, the population of Twin Oaks was 392 people.
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Geography of Twin Oaks
Twin Oaks is a very small city. It covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. The city is located in the state of Missouri.
Population and People in Twin Oaks
The number of people living in Twin Oaks has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 65 | — | |
| 1950 | 81 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 206 | 154.3% | |
| 1970 | 41 | −80.1% | |
| 1980 | 426 | 939.0% | |
| 1990 | 506 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 362 | −28.5% | |
| 2010 | 392 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 605 | 54.3% | |
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Twin Oaks Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 392 people lived in Twin Oaks. These people lived in 177 different homes. About 107 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1,452 people per square mile. There were 182 housing units, which are places where people can live. The average number of housing units was about 674 per square mile.
Most of the people in Twin Oaks were White (97.4%). A small number were African American (0.8%), Asian (0.5%), or from other races (0.5%). About 0.8% of the people were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 1.0% of the population.
Households and Families in Twin Oaks
Out of the 177 homes, 19.2% had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.4%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a female head of household with no husband (5.6%). Even fewer had a male head of household with no wife (3.4%). About 39.5% of the homes were not families.
About 33.3% of all homes had only one person living there. About 12.4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.21 people in each home and 2.80 people in each family.
Age Groups in Twin Oaks
The average age of people in Twin Oaks was 49 years old.
- 14.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 21.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 35.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.2% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 50.3% of the population was male, and 49.7% was female.
Schools and Learning in Twin Oaks
Students in Twin Oaks attend schools in different districts.
- The St. Louis County Library Grand Glaize Branch is very close to Twin Oaks, in Manchester. This library is a great place for everyone to read and learn.
- Most of Twin Oaks is part of the Valley Park School District. This district has one high school, called Valley Park High School.
- Some parts of Twin Oaks are also in the Parkway C-2 School District.
See also
In Spanish: Twin Oaks (Misuri) para niños
