Licking, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Licking is a city located in Texas County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census.
, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it is land and 0.57% is water.
, which were alive with deer up until 1835. The earliest settlers came in 1826. During the Civil War the countryside was scourged by armies of both sides, and when the war was over, few homes were left standing. In 1880 a tornado nearly destroyed the town and the homes of the people living there, but by 1889 Licking was once again a thriving little town. At this time, the Licking Academy was thought to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in this part of the state.
After the turn of the century fires had destroyed a church and several businesses. Three people died in a fire that destroyed the Collier Hotel in 1905. Around this time, Licking was the site of one of the largest stock shows in the state, with as many as 200 wagons lining the streets for this event.
The telephone became available in 1906 with long distance service not coming until 1926. The first automobile arrived in Licking in July 1911. On April 28, 1938, the first section of line was completed and energized and Licking had electricity.
Licking high school has been historically known for its skilled baseball club. The town had eight final-four appearances from 1980 to 2003, seven of which were teams coached by Byron Hagler, whom is currently an assistant coach at Drury University. Licking has also had outstanding cross country teams from 2001–Present. The High School Varsity boys won state in 2002.
found that there were 1,471 people, 647 households, and 390 families residing in the city. The population density
was 847.8 people per square mile (326.4/km²). There were 744 housing units at an average density of 428.8 per square mile (165.1/km²). The demographics of the city is 97.35% White, 1.70% Hispanic
, 1.09% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.34% from other races
as stated by census.
There were 647 households within the city. 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples
living together, single-mother households account for 13.6%, and 39.7% were non-families. Single-person households make up 37.1%. Citizens over the age of 65 years make up 23.5% of households. The average household size was 2.19, and the average family size was 2.85.
Census found that 22.7% of the city population are children. Adult population represented: 8.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The average median age was 41 years. For every 1 adult female, there are 17 male adults.
Texas County is one of the poorer counties in the state. The median income for a household in the city was $17,576, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $17,153 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $12,802. About 20.1% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.
Texas County, Missouri
Texas County is a county located in South Central Missouri in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the county's population was 26,008. It's county seat is Houston. The county was organized in 1843 as Ashley County, changing its name in 1845 to Texas, after the Republic of Texas. The 2010 U.S...
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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...
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United States
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. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Licking is located at 37°29′48"N 91°51′27"W (37.496775, -91.857629). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), of which, 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) of it is land and 0.57% is water.
Brief History of "The Lick"
Licking or "The Lick" as it was originally known, takes its name from a buffalo lickSalt lick
A mineral lick is a natural mineral deposit where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems can obtain essential mineral nutrients...
, which were alive with deer up until 1835. The earliest settlers came in 1826. During the Civil War the countryside was scourged by armies of both sides, and when the war was over, few homes were left standing. In 1880 a tornado nearly destroyed the town and the homes of the people living there, but by 1889 Licking was once again a thriving little town. At this time, the Licking Academy was thought to be one of the best institutions of higher learning in this part of the state.
After the turn of the century fires had destroyed a church and several businesses. Three people died in a fire that destroyed the Collier Hotel in 1905. Around this time, Licking was the site of one of the largest stock shows in the state, with as many as 200 wagons lining the streets for this event.
The telephone became available in 1906 with long distance service not coming until 1926. The first automobile arrived in Licking in July 1911. On April 28, 1938, the first section of line was completed and energized and Licking had electricity.
Licking high school has been historically known for its skilled baseball club. The town had eight final-four appearances from 1980 to 2003, seven of which were teams coached by Byron Hagler, whom is currently an assistant coach at Drury University. Licking has also had outstanding cross country teams from 2001–Present. The High School Varsity boys won state in 2002.
Demographics
The 2000 censusCensus
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found that there were 1,471 people, 647 households, and 390 families residing in the city. 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 847.8 people per square mile (326.4/km²). There were 744 housing units at an average density of 428.8 per square mile (165.1/km²). The demographics of the city is 97.35% White, 1.70% Hispanic
Hispanic
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, 1.09% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
as stated by census.
There were 647 households within the city. 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, single-mother households account for 13.6%, and 39.7% were non-families. Single-person households make up 37.1%. Citizens over the age of 65 years make up 23.5% of households. The average household size was 2.19, and the average family size was 2.85.
Census found that 22.7% of the city population are children. Adult population represented: 8.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The average median age was 41 years. For every 1 adult female, there are 17 male adults.
Texas County is one of the poorer counties in the state. The median income for a household in the city was $17,576, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $17,153 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 city was $12,802. About 20.1% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Miyoshi UmekiMiyoshi Umekiwas a naturalized American actress and standards singer. She was best known for her roles as Katsumi, the wife of Joe Kelly , in the 1957 film Sayonara, as Mei Li in the 1958 Broadway musical and 1961 film Flower Drum Song, and as Mrs. Livingston, the housekeeper of Bill Bixby's and Brandon Cruz's...
(1929–2007), the Oscar-winning Japanese-born actress, died in Licking, where she lived with her only son.