Saint Peters, Missouri
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St. Peters is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States
. The 2010 census showed the city's population to be 52,575.
Interstate 70
passes through the city, providing a major transportation link. In 2008 St. Peters was named the 60th best place to live by Money magazine
, putting it at the top in the state of Missouri. It also ranked number 60 again in 2010. The "Rec-Plex" in St. Peters is an award-winning recreation
and fitness
complex that underwent an $18.5 million expansion in 2007. The city also hosts the county's largest shopping center
, Mid Rivers Mall
, which plans a 120000 sq ft (11,148.4 m²) expansion.
s, the area that would become St. Peters was inhabited by Mississippian
mound builders. The remains of a village were uncovered during the construction of I-70 in 1954 and a street near the site was later named Mound Drive after the mounds built by the villagers.
One of the first documented sources about European settlers in the area is a Spanish
census from 1791, which documented a land grant. In 1895, music was a binding factor for the area, with a well-known cornet
band.
Throughout most of the twentieth century, St. Peters was a small farming town. As recently as 1970, St. Peters had a population of only 486. The population rapidly increased to 15,700 by 1980 and within the span of a decade the community changed from a small rural town to a more suburban community. The city continued its rapid growth through the 1980s and by 1990 had a population of 40,660. St. Peters population increased to an estimated 52,575 as of 2010. St.Peters celebrated its 50th year as a city in 2009, and marks its 100th year as a town in 2010, having become a town in 1910 and a city in 1959.
The city has a lot of veterans as residents, therefore many memorial locations have been set up. In front of City Hall there is a WWII fountain and flag display; along Willott Rd./Jungermann there is a Vietnam memorial containing over 1,000 bricks listing Missouri residents who died in the war and a Korean War monument as well. The City Hall memorial is the centerpiece for several veteran's ceremonies held throughout the year: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
, the city has a total area of 21.2 square miles (54.9 km²), all of which is land.
of 2000, there were 51,381 people, 18,435 households, and 13,936 families residing in the city. The population density
was 2,425.5 people per square mile (936.7/km²). There were 18,776 housing units at an average density of 886.3 per square mile (342.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.25% White, 2.80% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races
, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.
There were 18,435 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples
living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,898, and the median income for a family was $65,123. Males had a median income of $45,497 versus $30,295 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $22,792. About 1.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Citizens elect a mayor and eight aldermen (two for each of four wards) to govern the city. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen appoint individuals to the positions of City Collector, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. A Municipal Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit
, also known as the St. Peters Municipal Court, has a four-year term. A City Administrator also works closely with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
The Board of Aldermen meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except the months of November and December when one meeting is held each month on a date scheduled with the Mayor.
City elections are held in April of each year, per Missouri law for elected officials. Propositions may be voted upon at these elections, or others held in February, August or November.
with an enrollment of 1,700 students, Francis Howell North High School
(2,100 students), and Fort Zumwalt East High School
(1,100 students) which opened in 2007. Some high school students from St. Peters attend schools in surrounding communities such as Francis Howell Central High School
in neighboring Cottleville
, and Fort Zumwalt North
and Fort Zumwalt West High School
s in O'Fallon
. Other public schools in the city include Fairmount, Hawthorn, Lewis & Clark, Mid Rivers, Progress South, St. Peters, and Warren Elementary Schools; plus DuBray, and Fort Zumwalt South Middle Schools. The city limits also contain the private high school Lutheran High School of St Charles County.
, and Pike County
. It is St. Charles Counties second largest hospital with 175 rooms. The Spencer Road Branch library within the St. Charles City-County Library District is in St. Peters. It is the largest and busiest library in th St. Charles City-County Library District. The city's "Recycle City" opened in April 1997 and has the ability to recycle various types of material which is then sold to companies that use recycled goods in products. In 2007, Recycle City recycled 12,522,767 pounds of material.
United States
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. The 2010 census showed the city's population to be 52,575.
Interstate 70
Interstate 70
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passes through the city, providing a major transportation link. In 2008 St. Peters was named the 60th best place to live by Money magazine
Money (magazine)
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, putting it at the top in the state of Missouri. It also ranked number 60 again in 2010. The "Rec-Plex" in St. Peters is an award-winning recreation
Recreation
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and fitness
Physical fitness
Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness , and specific fitness...
complex that underwent an $18.5 million expansion in 2007. The city also hosts the county's largest shopping center
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
, Mid Rivers Mall
Mid Rivers Mall
Mid Rivers Mall is a shopping center in St. Peters, Missouri, just off Interstate 70. The mall opened in 1987 and has since grown to be St. Charles County's largest shopping center. Mid Rivers Mall includes over 140 shops and four anchor stores ; junior anchors include BAM!, Dick's Sporting Goods...
, which plans a 120000 sq ft (11,148.4 m²) expansion.
History
Prior to the arrival of EuropeanEuropean ethnic groups
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s, the area that would become St. Peters was inhabited by Mississippian
Mississippian culture
The Mississippian culture was a mound-building Native American culture that flourished in what is now the Midwestern, Eastern, and Southeastern United States from approximately 800 CE to 1500 CE, varying regionally....
mound builders. The remains of a village were uncovered during the construction of I-70 in 1954 and a street near the site was later named Mound Drive after the mounds built by the villagers.
One of the first documented sources about European settlers in the area is a Spanish
Spain
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census from 1791, which documented a land grant. In 1895, music was a binding factor for the area, with a well-known cornet
Cornet
The cornet is a brass instrument very similar to the trumpet, distinguished by its conical bore, compact shape, and mellower tone quality. The most common cornet is a transposing instrument in B. It is not related to the renaissance and early baroque cornett or cornetto.-History:The cornet was...
band.
Throughout most of the twentieth century, St. Peters was a small farming town. As recently as 1970, St. Peters had a population of only 486. The population rapidly increased to 15,700 by 1980 and within the span of a decade the community changed from a small rural town to a more suburban community. The city continued its rapid growth through the 1980s and by 1990 had a population of 40,660. St. Peters population increased to an estimated 52,575 as of 2010. St.Peters celebrated its 50th year as a city in 2009, and marks its 100th year as a town in 2010, having become a town in 1910 and a city in 1959.
The city has a lot of veterans as residents, therefore many memorial locations have been set up. In front of City Hall there is a WWII fountain and flag display; along Willott Rd./Jungermann there is a Vietnam memorial containing over 1,000 bricks listing Missouri residents who died in the war and a Korean War monument as well. The City Hall memorial is the centerpiece for several veteran's ceremonies held throughout the year: Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Geography
St. Peters is located at 38°46′44"N 90°36′11"W (38.778893, -90.603131). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 21.2 square miles (54.9 km²), all of which is land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 51,381 people, 18,435 households, and 13,936 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 2,425.5 people per square mile (936.7/km²). There were 18,776 housing units at an average density of 886.3 per square mile (342.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.25% White, 2.80% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.
There were 18,435 households out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% 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, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.24.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $57,898, and the median income for a family was $65,123. Males had a median income of $45,497 versus $30,295 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 $22,792. About 1.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Missouri Circuit Courts
The Missouri Circuit Courts are the state trial courts of original jurisdiction and general jurisdiction of the state of Missouri.-Jurisdiction:The Missouri Constitution provides for the Circuit Courts in Article V, Judicial Department.-List of circuits:...
, also known as the St. Peters Municipal Court, has a four-year term. A City Administrator also works closely with the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
The Board of Aldermen meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except the months of November and December when one meeting is held each month on a date scheduled with the Mayor.
City elections are held in April of each year, per Missouri law for elected officials. Propositions may be voted upon at these elections, or others held in February, August or November.
Education
Three public high schools are within St. Peters city limits: Fort Zumwalt South High SchoolFort Zumwalt South High School
Fort Zumwalt South High School, also known as FZS, is in the Fort Zumwalt School District in Saint Peters, Missouri, United States.It is located near the western border between Saint Peters and O'Fallon and enrolls students from both cities. In 1987, FZS was the second high school to be founded in...
with an enrollment of 1,700 students, Francis Howell North High School
Francis Howell North High School
Francis Howell North High School is a secondary school located in St. Peters, Missouri. The school's mascot is the knight.-Notable alumni:* Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox* Rob Wort-Washington Nationals-Athletics and activities:...
(2,100 students), and Fort Zumwalt East High School
Fort Zumwalt East High School
Fort Zumwalt East High School, also known as FZE, is the fourth high school in the Fort Zumwalt School District, and is located in Saint Peters, Missouri, United States....
(1,100 students) which opened in 2007. Some high school students from St. Peters attend schools in surrounding communities such as Francis Howell Central High School
Francis Howell Central High School
Francis Howell Central High School is the third high school created in the Francis Howell School District. The school is located in Cottleville, Missouri, but a large part of its student population comes from its larger neighbor St. Peters...
in neighboring Cottleville
Cottleville, Missouri
Cottleville is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,227 at the 2009 census estimate.-Schools:Cottleville is home to the Francis Howell Central High School Spartans and Louis C. Saeger Middle School Spartans. At Saeger Middle there is an annual Turkey Ball...
, and Fort Zumwalt North
Fort Zumwalt North High School
Fort Zumwalt North High School, the first high school established in its Fort Zumwalt School District, is located in O'Fallon, Missouri, United States. Established in 1960 as Fort Zumwalt High School, the school moved to its current location in 1976...
and Fort Zumwalt West High School
Fort Zumwalt West High School
Fort Zumwalt West High School, the third high school established in the Fort Zumwalt School District, is located in O'Fallon, Missouri. First opened for the 1998–1999 school year, the school now has an approximate enrollment of 2,282 students. The average daily attendance rate is nearly 97%. The...
s in O'Fallon
O'Fallon, Missouri
O'Fallon is a suburban city along Interstate 70 between Lake St. Louis and St. Peters in Saint Charles County, Missouri. It is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census population of 79,329, it is the seventh largest city in the state and the largest in St. Charles...
. Other public schools in the city include Fairmount, Hawthorn, Lewis & Clark, Mid Rivers, Progress South, St. Peters, and Warren Elementary Schools; plus DuBray, and Fort Zumwalt South Middle Schools. The city limits also contain the private high school Lutheran High School of St Charles County.
Civic facilities
The St. Peters Rec-Plex, a 236000 sq ft (21,925.1 m²). family recreation and athletic training complex, is situated next to St. Peters City Hall. The Rec-Plex hosted the 2004 Olympic Diving Trials and is recognized as one of the USA's premiere diving facilities. St. Peters is home to Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the county's second busiest after St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. Barnes-Jewish serves a large portion of St. Charles County, Lincoln CountyLincoln County, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,944 people, 13,851 households, and 10,554 families residing in the county. The population density was 62 people per square mile . There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile...
, and Pike County
Pike County, Missouri
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
. It is St. Charles Counties second largest hospital with 175 rooms. The Spencer Road Branch library within the St. Charles City-County Library District is in St. Peters. It is the largest and busiest library in th St. Charles City-County Library District. The city's "Recycle City" opened in April 1997 and has the ability to recycle various types of material which is then sold to companies that use recycled goods in products. In 2007, Recycle City recycled 12,522,767 pounds of material.
Parks and Recreation
St. Peters has the most extensive park system in St. Charles county. The city has over 1000 acres (4,046,860 m²) of parks and trails. Outdoor amenities available to park users include: recreation trails, playgrounds, picnic shelters and pavilions, athletic fields, fishing ponds, and landscape areas.- Brookmount Park - A 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) park that offers a one-mile pedestrian trail and playground designed for toddlers and small children.
- Brown Road Park - A 23 acres (93,077.8 m²) park that features three baseball diamonds, a football field, a picnic pavilion, a BMX track, and a playground
- City Centre Park - A 78 acres (315,655.1 m²) park near City Hall that includes the following recreation amenities: three baseball diamonds, a soccer/football field, biking and hiking trails, an inclusive playground for kids, and a picnic pavilion with barbecue grills. The park also features a grass outdoor amphitheater for music and the performing arts.
- Community Park - A 11 acres (44,515.5 m²) a new park in St. Peters offering soccer fields and baseball diamonds.
- Country Creek Trail - A 6 acres (24,281.2 m²) quiet park running along Spencer Creek.
- Covenant Park - A 7.5 acres (30,351.5 m²) park which includes a ball diamond, basketball court, two tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables, a barbecue grill and multipurpose trails.
- Dardenne Park - A 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) park tucked away in a sheltered wooded corner next to Dardenne Creek, offering visitors with an expansive new playground, a paved pedestrian trail, and quick access to an 18-hole municipal golf course.
- Glen Travis Park - A 12.5 acres (50,585.8 m²) scenic natural area where you observe wildlife.
- St. Peters Golf & Recreation Center - A 145 acres (586,794.7 m²) park and golf course that offers tennis courts, a 13-acre fishing lake, a swimming pool, and 18 hole golf course.
- 370 Lakeside Park - A 300 acres (1,214,058 m²) park that includes a 140-acre recreational lake with fishing and boating, including a canoe channel, family picnic areas, park pavilions, walking trails surrounding the lake, large playgrounds, an RV park, campgrounds for organized groups, a recreational beach, and a dog park. This is St. Peters' newest park, having opened on May 19, 2011. It hosts a Celebrate St. Peters festival in mid-September.
- Laurel Park - A 47 acres (190,202.4 m²) park that offers a large playground, two ball diamonds, two soccer/football fields, two sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, four horseshoe pits, two picnic pavilions and a multipurpose trail system around the perimeter of the park. Laurel Park is also home to an outdoor swimming pool, two lakes and a roller hockey court.
- Lone Wolff Park - An 8.5 acres (34,398.3 m²) quiet rural setting offering visitors a small pavilion and a competitive horse arena. The site is located adjacent to Brown Road Park and within easy walking distance of Old Town and Sports Center Parks.
- Oak Creek - A 2.5 acres (10,117.2 m²) park which happens to be the smallest neighborhood park in the St. Peters park system. It provides nearby residents with a playground and several picnic tables in a pleasant, two-acre setting.
- Old Town Park - An 8 acres (32,374.9 m²) park and St. Peters' first. More than 100 years old, this park is still a favorite of the community, offering two ball diamonds, four horseshoe pits, two pavilions and a playground. Old Town Park is also home to the annual St. Peters Olde Tyme Picnic.
- Rabbit Run Park - A 110 acres (445,154.6 m²) park that include two ball diamonds, three football or soccer fields, a gazebo, and a full-service pavilion. The park currently only consist of 19 acres while another 90 acres is currently under construction.
- Shady Springs Park - A 14 acres (56,656 m²) park that has three baseball diamonds, a soccer field, a large playground and a full service pavilion. Shady Springs also offers visitors a half-mile fitness trail that winds through a scenic wooded area on the north side of the park.
- Spencer Creek Park - A 40 acres (161,874.4 m²) park that includes a ball diamond, basketball court, football/soccer field, two tennis courts, a playground, pavilion and extensive trail system offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for park visitors.
- Sports Center Park - A 21 acres (84,984.1 m²) park. Amenities include three ball diamonds, two soccer/football fields, a concession stand and a half-mile pedestrian trail that circles the perimeter of the park. This park is also home to the Sports Center Gymnasium. The Gymnasium is available for rental to residents needing an indoor facility for basketball, volleyball or soccer.
- Trailwoods Park - A 3 acres (12,140.6 m²) park that provides residents of nearby subdivisions a peaceful neighborhood park for walking, relaxing, or observing wildlife. A short walking trail takes visitors around a small lake surrounded by mature trees. Ducks, squirrels, fish, and other aquatic life make this park a great site for anyone seeking a quiet time in a natural setting.
- Woodlands Sports Park - A 93 acres (376,358 m²) park that offers 5 ball diamonds, eight soccer fields, a playground, two concession stands, and two fishing lakes. A number of large-scale baseball and soccer tournaments over the course of the year make Woodlands Sports Park one of the busiest parks in the City of St. Peters.
Climate
External links
- City of St. Peters
- St. Charles City-County Library District
- Historic maps of St. Peters in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...