Oakville, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Oakville is a census-designated place
(CDP) in St. Louis County, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 36,143 at the 2010 census. Oakville is south of the city of St. Louis
and borders the Mississippi
and Meramec rivers; the area is part of "South County" (south St. Louis County).
, the CDP has a total area of 18.1 square miles (46.9 km²), of which 16.1 square miles (41.7 km²) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²), or 11.12%, is water.
of 2000, there were 35,309 people, 12,530 households, and 9,923 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 2,196.4 people per square mile (847.8/km²). There were 12,791 housing units at an average density of 795.7 per square mile (307.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.19% White, 0.07% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races
, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 12,530 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples
living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,248, and the median income for a family was $76,223 (these figures had risen to $73,027 and $87,568 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $52,123 versus $33,604 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $26,750. About 2.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
(R-9) and the St. Louis County Special School District. Oakville High School
and Mehlville High School
are the two high schools in the Mehlville School District. There are three Catholic grade schools in Oakville: St. Francis of Assisi, Queen of All Saints, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
's South County Education and University Center is located off Meramec Bottom Road at Lemay Ferry Road.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County, Missouri
St. Louis County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its county seat is Clayton. St. Louis County is part of the St. Louis Metro Area wherein the independent City of St. Louis and its suburbs in St. Louis County, as well as the surrounding counties in both Missouri and Illinois all...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 36,143 at the 2010 census. Oakville is south of the city of St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
and borders the Mississippi
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and Meramec rivers; the area is part of "South County" (south St. Louis County).
Geography
Oakville is located at 38°27′31"N 90°19′10"W (38.458620, -90.319324). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 18.1 square miles (46.9 km²), of which 16.1 square miles (41.7 km²) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km²), or 11.12%, 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 35,309 people, 12,530 households, and 9,923 families residing in the CDP. 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 2,196.4 people per square mile (847.8/km²). There were 12,791 housing units at an average density of 795.7 per square mile (307.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.19% White, 0.07% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.
There were 12,530 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% 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, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,248, and the median income for a family was $76,223 (these figures had risen to $73,027 and $87,568 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $52,123 versus $33,604 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 CDP was $26,750. About 2.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
Oakville belongs entirely to the Mehlville School DistrictMehlville School District
Mehlville School District is a school district based in Mehlville . It serves the communities of Mehlville, Oakville, Concord, and Lemay.-Elementary schools:*Beasley Elementary School*Bierbaum Elementary School...
(R-9) and the St. Louis County Special School District. Oakville High School
Oakville High School
Oakville Senior High School is a secondary school in Oakville, Missouri operated by the Mehlville School District.Oakville High School is located in a suburb in the South County Area of St...
and Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School
Mehlville High School , also Mehlville Senior High School , is a public four-year high school, located in St. Louis, Missouri. There are approximately 11,000 students in the Mehlville School District. 1,956 of those students go to MHS. The Head Principal is Dr. Denise Swanger...
are the two high schools in the Mehlville School District. There are three Catholic grade schools in Oakville: St. Francis of Assisi, Queen of All Saints, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
Community colleges
St. Louis Community CollegeSt. Louis Community College
St. Louis Community College is the Missouri two-year college supported by the Junior College District of St. Louis City – St. Louis County. The three original campuses were built simultaneously in 1964: Florissant Valley , Forest Park , and Meramec . A fourth campus, Wildwood opened in August 2007...
's South County Education and University Center is located off Meramec Bottom Road at Lemay Ferry Road.