Town and Country is a city in west
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is located in eastern Missouri. It is bounded by the City of St. Louis and the Mississippi River to the east, the Missouri River to the north, and the Meramec River to the south. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1, ...
, United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census.
Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009)
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, and the 2018 PGA Championship.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , all land.
History
Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village, and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 11,640 people, 4,033 households, and 3,333 families in Town and Country. The population density was . There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 77.04% (8,967) white
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, 2.65% (308) black or African-American, 0.08% (9) Native American or Alaska Native
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, 10.86% (1,264) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander
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, 1.07% (124) from other races, and 8.29% (965) from two or more races. Hispanic
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or Latino of any race was 1.2% (138) of the population.
Of the 4,033 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18; 79.9% were married couples living together; 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 16.2% consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 2.8.
19.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.7 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey
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estimates show that the median household income was $202,974 (with a margin of error of +/- $43,042) and the median family income was $250,000+ (+/- $**). Males had a median income of $186,875 (+/- $75,422) versus $42,983 (+/- $16,685) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $96,925 (+/- $24,776). Approximately, 2.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line
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, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 10,815 people, 3,591 households, and 2,798 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 2.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7%.
Of the 3,591 households 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.9% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.
The median age was 48.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 10,894 people, 3,593 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.16% White, 2.01% African American, 0.06% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07%.
Of the 3,593 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.7% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.
The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median household income was $139,967 and the median family income was $167,875. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $41,691 for females. The per capita income for the city was $69,347.
Economy
Town and Country is home to Missouri Baptist Medical Center, which is part of Barnes Jewish Christian Healthcare ( BJC).
Lion's Choice is headquartered in Town and Country.
Education
The public school district for most of Town and Country is the Parkway C-2 School District.[ ]
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Special School District of St. Louis County, a county-wide school district for disabled children, has the following in Town and Country:][ its administrative offices, and Neuwoehner High School.][ - The address for Neuwoehner High: "12112 Clayton Road Town & Country, MO 63131"]
Private schools:[
*]The Principia
The Principia is an educational institution historically affiliated with Christian Science. It is located on two campuses in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area of the United States. Principia School, located in Town and Country, West S ...
is a private school for Christian Scientists located on a campus in Town and Country.[Zoning Map]
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* Visitation Academy of St. Louis, a Catholic private all-girls school, is also located in Town and Country.
*All-boys Catholic high school Christian Brothers College High School
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is located on the North Forty Outer Road.
*In 2011, Westminster Christian Academy relocated to a new campus off Maryville Centre Drive.
Tertiary facilities in Town and Country:[
* Maryville University is located in Town and Country.][Town and Country city]
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Notable people
* Bob Costas, NBC sports commentator
* Dan Dierdorf, NFL Hall of Famer
* Paul Goldschmidt, Major League Baseball
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first baseman
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* Torry Holt, St. Louis Rams wide receiver
* Rodger O. Riney, Scottrade CEO
* Michael Roarty, Anheuser Busch marketing executive, created "This Bud's for you" slogan
* Red Schoendienst, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, home
* Ozzie Smith, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
* Patrick Stokes, Anheuser Busch chairman
* Todd Worrell, former Major League Baseball pitcher and 1986 National League Rookie of the Year
References
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Cities in St. Louis County, Missouri
Cities in Missouri