Town and Country, Missouri

City in Missouri, United States

Town and Country, Missouri

City

From top left, left to right: Office building, Westminster Christian Academy, St. Louis Missouri Temple, Energizer Holdings headquarters

Location of Town and Country, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°37′54″N 90°28′45″W﻿ / ﻿38.63167°N 90.47917°W﻿ / 38.63167; -90.47917
Country| United States
State| Missouri
County| St. Louis
Incorporated| 1975 (City)
Government

[1]

• Type| Mayor-board of aldermen-city administrator
• Mayor| Charles Rehm Jr.
Area

[2]

• Total

| 11.53 sq mi (29.86 km2)
• Land| 11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2)
• Water| 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation

[3]

| 607 ft (185 m)
Population

(2020)

• Total

| 11,640
• Density| 1,012.97/sq mi (391.11/km2)
Time zone| UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP|

63131, 63017

Area code| 314
FIPS code| 29-73618[4]
GNIS feature ID| 2397043[3]
Website| City of Town and Country official website

Town and Country is a city in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census.[5]

Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009)[6] of any city in Missouri with a population over 10,000 and also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the United States. The city is included in the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is home to Bellerive Country Club, which hosted the 1965 U.S. Open,[7] the 1992 PGA Championship, and the 2018 PGA Championship.

## Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.68 square miles (30.25 km2), all land.[8]

## History

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Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village, and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.[9]

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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1950| 162| | —
1960| 1,440| | 788.9%
1970| 2,645| | 83.7%
1980| 3,187| | 20.5%
1990| 9,519| | 198.7%
2000| 10,894| | 14.4%
2010| 10,815| | −0.7%
2020| 11,640| | 7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][failed verification] 2020[citation needed]

### 2020 census

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Town and Country city, Missouri – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[11] | Pop 2010[12] | Pop 2020[13] | % 2000  | % 2010  | % 2020

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White alone (NH)  | 9,738  | 9,350  | 8,862  | 89.39%  | 86.45%  | 76.13%
Black or African American alone (NH)  | 218  | 276  | 300  | 2.00%  | 2.55%  | 2.58%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)  | 4  | 12  | 6  | 0.04%  | 0.11%  | 0.05%
Asian alone (NH)  | 687  | 809  | 1,262  | 6.31%  | 7.48%  | 10.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)  | 1  | 10  | 3  | 0.01%  | 0.09%  | 0.03%
Other race alone (NH)  | 5  | 18  | 54  | 0.05%  | 0.17%  | 0.46%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)  | 124  | 151  | 391  | 1.14%  | 1.40%  | 3.36%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)  | 117  | 189  | 762  | 1.07%  | 1.75%  | 6.55%
Total | 10,894 | 10,815 | 11,640  | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00%

The 2020 United States census[14] counted 11,640 people, 4,033 households, and 3,333 families in Town and Country. The population density was 1,013.1 inhabitants per square mile (391.2/km2). There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of 362.0 per square mile (139.8/km2). The racial makeup was 77.04% (8,967) white, 2.65% (308) black or African-American, 0.08% (9) Native American or Alaska Native, 10.86% (1,264) Asian, 0.03% (3) Pacific Islander, 1.07% (124) from other races, and 8.29% (965) from two or more races. Hispanic 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[15] 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, including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those ages 65 or over.

### 2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 10,815 people, 3,591 households, and 2,798 families living in the city. The population density was 925.9 inhabitants per square mile (357.5/km2). There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile (128.0/km2). 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%.[16]

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

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At the 2000 census there were 10,894 people, 3,593 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was 916.8 inhabitants per square mile (354.0/km2). There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of 314.8 per square mile (121.5/km2). 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%.[4]

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

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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

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The public school district for most of Town and Country is the Parkway C-2 School District.[17] Parkway operates Mason Ridge Elementary School in Town and Country.[18][19] Other portions are in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the Ladue School District.[17]

Special School District of St. Louis County, a county-wide school district for disabled children, has the following in Town and Country:[18] its administrative offices, and Neuwoehner High School.[20]

Private schools:[18]

* The Principia is a private school for Christian Scientists located on a 360-acre (150 ha) campus in Town and Country.[21]
* 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 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:[18]

* Maryville University is located in Town and Country.[21][22]

## Notable people

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* Bob Costas, NBC sports commentator
* Dan Dierdorf, NFL Hall of Famer
* Paul Goldschmidt, Major League Baseball first baseman
* 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[23]
* 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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1. ^ Town and Country Guide
2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Town and Country, Missouri
4. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Town and Country city, Missouri". census.gov. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
6. ^ City-Data.com
7. ^ "1965 U.S. Open". About.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
9. ^ Sutin, Phil (May 25, 2000). "TOWN AND COUNTRY VOTERS MAY DECIDE ON HOME-RULE CHARTER.(West Post)". HighBeam Research. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Town and Country city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Town and Country city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Town and Country city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
17. ^ a b "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: St. Louis County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022. \- Text list
18. ^ a b c d "Subdivision Map". Town and Country, Missouri. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
19. ^ "Home". Mason Ridge Elementary School. Retrieved July 23, 2022. "715 South Mason Road Town & Country, MO 63141"
20. ^ "All SSD Schools". Special School District of St. Louis County. Retrieved July 23, 2022. "12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO 63131" \- The address for Neuwoehner High: "12112 Clayton Road Town & Country, MO 63131"
21. ^ a b "Zoning Map Archived 2010-02-02 at the Wayback Machine." City of Town and Country. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
22. ^ "Town and Country city Archived 2011-11-25 at the Wayback Machine." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
23. ^ Kohler, Jeremy (March 18, 2013). "Michael J. Roarty dies; oversaw famous A-B ad campaigns". Saint Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved April 6, 2013.

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Town and Country, Missouri

Public
school districts|

* Parkway C-2 School District
* Kirkwood R-VII School District
* Ladue School District

Private
schools|

* CBC HS
* The Principia
* Visitation Academy of St. Louis
* Westminster Christian Acad

Tertiary
Education|

* Maryville University

Religious
centers|

* St. Louis Missouri Temple

This list is incomplete.
There are areas which have "St. Louis, MO" postal addresses but in fact are in the Town and Country city limits.

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Municipalities and communities of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Clayton

Cities|

* Ballwin
* Bella Villa
* Bellefontaine Neighbors
* Bellerive Acres
* Bel-Nor
* Bel-Ridge
* Berkeley
* Beverly Hills
* Black Jack
* Breckenridge Hills
* Brentwood
* Bridgeton
* Charlack
* Chesterfield
* Clarkson Valley
* Clayton
* Cool Valley
* Country Club Hills
* Crestwood
* Creve Coeur
* Crystal Lake Park
* Dellwood
* Des Peres
* Edmundson
* Ellisville
* Eureka
* Fenton
* Ferguson
* Flordell Hills
* Florissant
* Frontenac
* Glendale
* Green Park
* Greendale
* Hazelwood
* Huntleigh
* Jennings
* Kinloch
* Kirkwood
* Ladue
* Lakeshire
* Manchester
* Maplewood
* Maryland Heights
* Moline Acres
* Normandy
* Northwoods
* Oakland
* Olivette
* Overland
* Pacific‡
* Pagedale
* Pasadena Hills
* Pine Lawn
* Richmond Heights
* Rock Hill
* Shrewsbury
* St. Ann
* St. John
* Sunset Hills
* Town and Country
* University City
* Valley Park
* Velda City
* Vinita Park
* Warson Woods
* Webster Groves
* Wellston
* Wildwood
* Winchester
* Woodson Terrace

Map of Missouri highlighting Saint Louis County

Towns|

* Grantwood Village

Villages|

* Calverton Park
* Champ
* Country Life Acres
* Hanley Hills
* Hillsdale
* Marlborough
* Norwood Court
* Pasadena Park
* Riverview
* Sycamore Hills
* Twin Oaks
* Uplands Park
* Velda Village Hills
* Westwood
* Wilbur Park

CDPs|

* Affton
* Castle Point
* Concord
* Glasgow Village
* Lemay
* Mehlville
* Oakville
* Old Jamestown
* Sappington
* Spanish Lake
* St. George

Other
communities|

* Ascalon
* Carsonville
* Earth City
* Glencoe
* Grover
* Mackenzie
* Peerless Park
* Pond
* Sherman
* Times Beach
* Vinita Terrace

Townships|

* Airport
* Bonhomme
* Chesterfield
* Clayton
* Concord
* Creve Coeur
* Ferguson
* Florissant
* Gravois
* Hadley
* Jefferson
* Lafayette
* Lemay
* Lewis and Clark
* Maryland Heights
* Meramec
* Midland
* Missouri River
* Normandy
* Northwest
* Norwood
* Oakville
* Queeny
* Spanish Lake
* St. Ferdinand
* Tesson Ferry
* University
* Wildhorse

Footnotes|

* ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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Topics|

* Culture
* Crime
* Economy
* Education
* History
* Parks
* Transportation

Central city|

* St. Louis

Largest cities
(over 50,000 in 2020)|

* Chesterfield
* Florissant
* O'Fallon (Missouri)
* St. Charles
* St. Peters

Medium-sized cities
(over 20,000 in 2020)|

* Affton CDP
* Alton
* Arnold
* Ballwin
* Belleville
* Cahokia Heights
* Collinsville
* Edwardsville
* Granite City
* Hazelwood
* Kirkwood
* Maryland Heights
* Mehlville CDP
* Oakville CDP
* O'Fallon (Illinois)
* University City
* Webster Groves
* Wentzville
* Wildwood

Largest towns
and villages
(over 10,000 in 2020)|

* Bellefontaine Neighbors
* Bridgeton
* Clayton
* Columbia
* Concord CDP
* Crestwood
* Creve Coeur
* Dardenne Prairie
* East St. Louis
* Fairview Heights
* Farmington
* Ferguson
* Festus
* Glen Carbon
* Godfrey
* Highland
* Jennings
* Lake St. Louis
* Lemay CDP
* Manchester
* Overland
* Old Jamestown CDP
* St. Ann
* Shiloh
* Spanish Lake CDP
* Swansea
* Town and Country
* Troy (Illinois)
* Troy (Missouri)
* Union
* Washington
* Waterloo
* Wood River

Missouri counties|

* Franklin
* Jefferson
* Lincoln
* St. Charles
* St. Francois
* St. Louis City
* St. Louis County
* Warren
* Washington

Illinois counties|

* Bond
* Calhoun
* Clinton
* Jersey
* Macoupin
* Madison
* Monroe
* St. Clair

Subregions|

* Metro East
* Westplex

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