Weldon Spring, Missouri facts for kids
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Weldon Spring, Missouri
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Welcome sign to Weldon Spring, Missouri in June 2018
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Location of Weldon Spring, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.78 sq mi (20.15 km2) |
| • Land | 7.65 sq mi (19.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,443 |
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5,533 |
| • Density | 723.08/sq mi (279.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-78314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0756882 |
Weldon Spring is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,443 at the 2010 census.
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History
Weldon Spring was platted in 1864. The community took its name from a spring of the same name near the original town site. A post office called Weldon Spring was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1957.
Geography
Weldon Spring is located at 38°43′00″N 90°38′57″W / 38.716552°N 90.649105°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.64 square miles (19.79 km2), of which, 7.51 square miles (19.45 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 43 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,470 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,270 | 258.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,443 | 3.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 5,533 | 1.7% | |
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2010 census
According to 2010 census, there were 5,443 people, 2,050 households, and 1,580 families residing in the city. The population density was 724.8 inhabitants per square mile (279.8/km2). There were 2,151 housing units at an average density of 286.4 per square mile (110.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 2,050 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.9% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.01.
The median age in the city was 48.7 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.8% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
Education
Weldon Spring belongs to the Francis Howell School District and houses two public schools. The Independence Elementary School and Mary Emily Bryan Middle School are located in the city. The only private/parochial school within city limits is the Messiah Lutheran School. Other area options include: Catholic Parish Schools such as St. Joseph's of Cottleville; also, many parents choose to educate their children in Catholic primary schools (Academy of the Sacred Heart, Visitation Academy, Priory, and St. Peters School are the biggest ones) and Catholic secondary education (Cor Jesu Academy, Nerinx Hall, Ursuline Academy, Visitation Academy, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, Incarnate Word Academy, Chaminade Academy, Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School, De Smet Jesuit High School, St. Louis University High School (SLUH), and Duchesne Academy are the most popular).
See also
In Spanish: Weldon Spring (Misuri) para niños
