Pevely is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and a suburb of St. Louis about 30 miles (48 km) south of St. Louis. The population was 6,012, at the 2020 United States Census.[4]
Pevely, Missouri | |
|---|---|
 Location of Pevely, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 38°17′14″N 90°23′57″W / 38.28722°N 90.39917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1953 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stephanie Haas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,026 |
| • Density | 1,227.29/sq mi (473.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 63070 |
| Area code | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-57278[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396196[2] |
| Website | http://www.cityofpevely.org |
History
editPevely was platted in 1860.[5] A post office called Pevely has been in operation since 1858.[6]
The Gustave Greystone-Meissner House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[7]
Geography
editAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.69 square miles (12.15 km2), of which 4.54 square miles (11.76 km2) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2) is water.[8]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 167 | — | |
| 1930 | 274 | 64.1% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 13.5% | |
| 1950 | 416 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 416 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 517 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,732 | 428.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,831 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,768 | 33.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,484 | 45.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,026 | 9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] | |||
2010 census
editAs of the census[10] of 2010, there were 5,484 people, 2,128 households, and 1,493 families living in the city. The population density was 1,207.9 inhabitants per square mile (466.4/km2). There were 2,318 housing units at an average density of 510.6 per square mile (197.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 2,128 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 31.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,768 people, 1,411 households, and 1,008 families living in the city. As of 2006, the city boasts almost 4,400 in population. The population density was 1,133.7 inhabitants per square mile (437.7/km2). There were 1,482 housing units at an average density of 445.9 per square mile (172.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 1.59% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.
There were 1,411 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12.
In the city the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,916, and the median income for a family was $37,288. The per capita income for the city was $14,403. About 19.7% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editDunklin R-V School District serves Pevely.[11]
Attractions
editI-55 Raceway is a high-banked 1/3 mile dirt oval racetrack. It hosts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races (including the Ironman 55) and a round of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, as well as weekly racing on Saturday nights. Ken Schrader is co-owner/promoter of I-55 Raceway with Ray Marler.
References
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pevely, Missouri
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Pevely, MO". Niche. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- ^ "Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Welcome to Dunklin R-V “Home of the Herculaneum Blackcats”" (Archive). Dunklin R-V School District. Retrieved on June 16, 2014.
External links
edit- City website
- I-55- I-55 Raceway
- Pevely Press Pevely Press