Grantwood Village, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Grantwood Village is a village in St. Louis County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 863 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 883 people, 347 households, and 284 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,054.1 people per square mile (405.9/km²). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 431.0 per square mile (165.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.23% African American, 0.45% Asian, 0.68% from other races
, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 347 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples
living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $91,754, and the median income for a family was $90,844. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $35,417 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $52,008. About 0.7% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.
(White Haven) and Grant's Farm
. Most of the village, including Grant's Farm, was once part of the larger plantation owned by Mrs. Grant's
family. The farm itself was purchased by August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
, and is the ancestral home to family members of Anheuser-Busch
.
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 863 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Grantwood Village is located at 38°33′18"N 90°20′56"W (38.555119, -90.349006).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 883 people, 347 households, and 284 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,054.1 people per square mile (405.9/km²). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 431.0 per square mile (165.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.23% African American, 0.45% Asian, 0.68% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.
There were 347 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.3% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $91,754, and the median income for a family was $90,844. Males had a median income of $66,250 versus $35,417 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $52,008. About 0.7% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 0.8% of those age 65 or over.
Attractions
Grantwood Village is home to two major attractions: the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic SiteUlysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located 10 miles southwest of Downtown St. Louis, Missouri within the municipality of Grantwood Village. The site, also known as White Haven, commemorates the life, military career, and Presidency of Ulysses S. Grant...
(White Haven) and Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm is a historic farm in St. Louis, Missouri, which was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant. The Farm is now owned by the Busch family, who used to own Anheuser-Busch brewing company. The farm is filled with many animals including buffalo, elephants, camels, donkeys, goats, peacocks, the...
. Most of the village, including Grant's Farm, was once part of the larger plantation owned by Mrs. Grant's
Julia Grant
Julia Boggs Dent-Grant , was the wife of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, and was First Lady of the United States from 1869 to 1877.-Background:...
family. The farm itself was purchased by August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
August Anheuser Busch, Sr.
August Anheuser Busch, Sr. was an American brewing magnate who served as the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1913-1934. His father, Adolphus Busch founded the company.-Biography:...
, and is the ancestral home to family members of Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. , is an American brewing company. The company operates 12 breweries in the United States and 18 in other countries. It was, until December 2009, also one of America's largest theme park operators; operating ten theme parks across the United States through the...
.