Carrollton, Missouri
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Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Missouri
, United States
. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award
given out annually by the National Civic League
. The population was 4,122 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
of Carroll County. It has several restaurants including JB's Steakhouse, Subway, Sonic, McDonald's, Burger Bar and Dari Maid, Main Street and a few more. The town's recent claim to fame was it's baseball team, the Carrollton Trojans, who finished 2nd in Class 2A baseball in their 2009-10 season. After advancing to the Final 4 in the MSHSAA Class 2A Baseball Championships, the Trojans deafeated the Conway Bears (MO) 5-3, than fell to Crystal City (MO) in the title game, 10-1. The Trojans finished the season with a record of 19-3.
, the city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²), of which, 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.23% is water.
of 2000, there were 4,122 people, 1,716 households, and 1,074 families residing in the city. The population density
was 966.7 people per square mile (373.6/km²). There were 1,978 housing units at an average density of 463.9 per square mile (179.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.86% White, 3.08% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.32% from other races
, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 1,716 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples
living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,161, and the median income for a family was $35,933. Males had a median income of $26,445 versus $14,868 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,295. About 12.4% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
, several of which are available online.
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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. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award
All-America City Award
The All-America City Award is given by the National Civic League annually to ten cities in the United States.The oldest community recognition program in the nation, the award recognizes communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon...
given out annually by the National Civic League
National Civic League
The National Civic League is an American non-profit organization that advocates for transparency, effectiveness, and openness in local government...
. The population was 4,122 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Carroll County. It has several restaurants including JB's Steakhouse, Subway, Sonic, McDonald's, Burger Bar and Dari Maid, Main Street and a few more. The town's recent claim to fame was it's baseball team, the Carrollton Trojans, who finished 2nd in Class 2A baseball in their 2009-10 season. After advancing to the Final 4 in the MSHSAA Class 2A Baseball Championships, the Trojans deafeated the Conway Bears (MO) 5-3, than fell to Crystal City (MO) in the title game, 10-1. The Trojans finished the season with a record of 19-3.
Geography
Carrollton is located at 39°22′N 93°30′W (39.3589, -93.4956). According to the United States Census BureauUnited 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 city has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²), of which, 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²) of it is land and 0.23% is water.
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 4,122 people, 1,716 households, and 1,074 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 966.7 people per square mile (373.6/km²). There were 1,978 housing units at an average density of 463.9 per square mile (179.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.86% White, 3.08% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.32% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 1,716 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% 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, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,161, and the median income for a family was $35,933. Males had a median income of $26,445 versus $14,868 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 $15,295. About 12.4% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Carrollton Area Career Center, Carrollton High School; grades 9-12, Carrollton Junior High School; grades 7-8, Carrollton Elementary School; grades 2-6, and Adams School; grades Pre-K-1.History
Carrollton was established in 1833. It obtained its post office in 1834. Carrollton's growth can be documented through Sanborn MapsSanborn Maps
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, several of which are available online.
Notable natives and residents
- James Johnson DuderstadtJames Johnson DuderstadtJames Johnson Duderstadt was the President of the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1996. He currently holds the title of President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan.-Biography:...
, President of the University of Michigan. 1988-1996 - Leon E. Bates UAW Leader
- Francis Doyle GleesonFrancis Doyle GleesonFrancis Doyle Gleeson, S.J. was an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He was the first Bishop of Fairbanks from 1962 to 1968, previously serving as Vicar Apostolic of Alaska .-Biography:...
, Roman Catholic bishop - James ShieldsJames ShieldsJames Shields was an American politician and United States Army officer who was born in Altmore, County Tyrone, Ireland. Shields, a Democrat, is the only person in United States history to serve as a U.S. Senator for three different states...
Civil War General and United States Senator - Don MartinDon Martin (American football)Don Martin is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for three seasons for the New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Kansas City Chiefs.-References:...
Defensive Back for Yale. Played in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Chiefs, and the Patriots, and coached in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders. - Claude T. SmithClaude T. SmithClaude Thomas Smith was an American band conductor and composer as well as an educator. Notable among his over 100 band compositions, twelve orchestral works and fifteen choral are "Flight" and "Eternal Father Strong to Save." The National Air and Space Museum has taken the first of these as its...
American band conductor, composer, and educator. - Russ Busby, Lead Photographer, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1956-1999
- Thomas Archibald, Colonel, US Army, Vietnam Veteran. 1958-1980. University Vice President, 1980-2002.
- Keith E. Bailey, Chairman, President and CEO, Williams Companies, Inc. 1994-2001. Board of Directors, numerous major oil and gas corporations.
- Wallace Dale Berning, Lawyer, Assistant States Attorney for Ward County, N.D., District Judge, N.D. (Retired 1998)
External links
- Carrollton Area Chamber of Commerce
- Historic maps of Carrollton 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...