Maryland Heights, Missouri
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Maryland Heights is a second-ring west-central suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1985. Edwin L. Dirck was elected the city's first mayor. Mark M. Levin has been City Administrator since August 1985.
, the city has a total area of 23.6 square miles (61.1 km²), of which 21.4 square miles (55.4 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), or 9.29%, is water.
for two year terms. The city is constructing a new government center to be completed in the summer of 2008. The city has offered internships in public administration since 1986.
of 2000, there were 25,756 people, 11,302 households, and 6,419 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,204.4 people per square mile (464.9/km2). There were 11,846 housing units at an average density of 553.9 per square mile (213.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.35% White, 5.58% African American, 0.20% Native American, 7.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.
There were 11,302 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples
living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,689, and the median income for a family was $58,487. Males had a median income of $40,700 versus $30,613 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,918. About 3.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
With nearly 2,000 businesses located in the city, the daytime population is estimated at 100,000.
is operated by St. Louis County and was a summer resort in the early 1900s. It features a 320 acres (1.3 km²) lake as well as the picturesque "Dripping Springs" waterfall. It was St. Louis County's first park.
is a 700,000+ square foot development featuring dining, entertainment venues, businesses and even radio stations. Westport is located at the intersection of Page Avenue and I-270 in the west-central area of St. Louis County.
, Harrah's
, which opened in 1997 in the Riverport area.
St. Louis County, Missouri
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. The population was 27,472 at the 2010 census. The city was incorporated in 1985. Edwin L. Dirck was elected the city's first mayor. Mark M. Levin has been City Administrator since August 1985.
Geography
Maryland Heights is located at 38.719551°N 90.447467°W (38.719551, -90.447467). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 23.6 square miles (61.1 km²), of which 21.4 square miles (55.4 km²) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), or 9.29%, is water.
Government
The city of Maryland Heights is a Third-Class Statutory City. It is governed by a Mayor who serves a four year term and a City Council made up of eight members. The city is divided into four wards. Two council-people are elected from each ward to serve on a city councilCity council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
for two year terms. The city is constructing a new government center to be completed in the summer of 2008. The city has offered internships in public administration since 1986.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 25,756 people, 11,302 households, and 6,419 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,204.4 people per square mile (464.9/km2). There were 11,846 housing units at an average density of 553.9 per square mile (213.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.35% White, 5.58% African American, 0.20% Native American, 7.11% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.
There were 11,302 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% 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, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 37.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $48,689, and the median income for a family was $58,487. Males had a median income of $40,700 versus $30,613 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 $24,918. About 3.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
With nearly 2,000 businesses located in the city, the daytime population is estimated at 100,000.
Economy
At one time, Express Scripts had its headquarters in Maryland Heights. Express Scripts built a new headquarters on the grounds of the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2007.Top employers
According to the city's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Jones Edward Jones Investments Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., since 1995 simplified as Edward Jones is a financial services firm headquartered in Des Peres, Missouri which serves investment clients in the United States and Canada, through its branch network of more than 12,000 locations. The firm focuses solely on individual... |
2,443 |
| 2 | Harrah's St. Louis Harrah's St. Louis Harrah's St. Louis is a riverboat casino located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis. It is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Currently, the casino has of gaming space, with over 2,800 slot machines and over 90 table games.... |
1,891 |
| 3 | Magellan Health Services | 1,480 |
| 4 | Talx Talx -History:Based out St. Louis, Talx was founded in 1971. Talx's primary business involves contesting unemployment claims. During the late 1990s, Talx launched The Work Number, a pay service for employment and salary verification at the request of one of its clients... |
1,369 |
| 5 | Ally Financial | 1,005 |
| 6 | UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group Incorporated is a diversified health and "well-being" company. Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, UnitedHealth Group offers a spectrum of products and services through two operating businesses: United Healthcare and Optum. Through its family of subsidiaries and divisions,... |
900 |
| 7 | Elsevier Elsevier Elsevier is a publishing company which publishes medical and scientific literature. It is a part of the Reed Elsevier group. Based in Amsterdam, the company has operations in the United Kingdom, USA and elsewhere.... (Mosby Mosby (publisher) Mosby is an American publisher of textbooks and scholarly journals. It is currently an imprint of Elsevier.Formerly independent, C. V. Mosby, Inc. was acquired by Times Mirror in 1967. Harcourt General acquired Mosby from Times Mirror in 1998; Harcourt General was purchased by Reed Elsevier in 2000.... ) |
732 |
| 8 | Monsanto Monsanto The Monsanto Company is a US-based multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation. It is the world's leading producer of the herbicide glyphosate, marketed in the "Roundup" brand of herbicides, and in other brands... |
600 |
| 9 | World Wide Technology | 539 |
| 10 | Schnucks Schnucks Schnucks is a supermarket chain. Based in suburban St. Louis, the company was started in 1939 with the opening of a store in north St. Louis city and now operates 100 stores in five states throughout the midwest. Schnucks also runs stores under the Logli Supermarkets and Hilander Foods banners... |
525 |
Attractions, parks and recreation
The city of Maryland Heights operates four parks as well as Aquaport, a waterpark; Sportport, a multi-use recreational facility; and Dogport, a park for dogs.Creve Coeur County Park
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial ParkCreve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park is a St. Louis County park located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States. The park is the largest in the St. Louis County Parks system and includes Creve Coeur Lake, an oxbow lake which is the largest natural lake in Missouri...
is operated by St. Louis County and was a summer resort in the early 1900s. It features a 320 acres (1.3 km²) lake as well as the picturesque "Dripping Springs" waterfall. It was St. Louis County's first park.
Vago Community Park
Vago Park is a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) park located at the intersection of Fee Fee Road and Midland Avenue. It features three playgrounds, a paved walking trail, a sand volleyball court, three pavilions, a gazebo and picnic areas outfitted with barbecue grills. Visitors will want to be sure to note the "Veterans Memorial Walk," a sidewalk made of bricks imprinted with the names of Maryland Heights residents who have served in our country's armed forces.Gerald A. Eise Memorial Park
Eise Park is located at the intersection of Glenview Drive and Bourbon Street, near Rose Acres Elementary School. It contains one pavilion seating about 25 people, a sand volleyball court, a playground, several picnic tables with barbecue grills, a walking path, a basketball slab, and restrooms.Quiet Hollow Park
Quiet Hollow Park is a small park at the intersection of Marine Avenue and McKelvey Road.Parkwood Park
Parkwood Park is located on 3145 Parkwood Lane, next to Parkwood Elementary School. It features a 0.7 miles (1.1 km) paved walking trail with fitness stations, a playground, green space, restrooms and a small parking lot.Westport Plaza
Westport PlazaWestport Plaza
Westport Plaza is a , commercial development, resort, and entertainment center located in Maryland Heights. Westport opened in 1973 and since has grown to over of offices buildings, restaurants and entertainment venues, and hotels. The property is owned jointly by Chicago-based real estate company...
is a 700,000+ square foot development featuring dining, entertainment venues, businesses and even radio stations. Westport is located at the intersection of Page Avenue and I-270 in the west-central area of St. Louis County.
Harrah's Casino
Maryland Heights is home to St. Louis County's first casinoCasino
In modern English, a casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions...
, Harrah's
Harrah's St. Louis
Harrah's St. Louis is a riverboat casino located in Maryland Heights, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis. It is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Currently, the casino has of gaming space, with over 2,800 slot machines and over 90 table games....
, which opened in 1997 in the Riverport area.