Gerald, Missouri

Gerald is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,345 at the 2010 census.

Gerald, Missouri
City
Location of Gerald, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°24′1″N 91°19′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyFranklin
Government
 • MayorKeith Wehmeyer
Area
 • Total1.49 sq mi (3.85 km2)
 • Land1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
902 ft (275 m)
Population
 • Total1,345
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,313
 • Density888.36/sq mi (343.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63037
Area code(s)573
FIPS code29-26866[4]
GNIS feature ID0755549[5]

History

Gerald was platted in 1901 along a railroad line.[6] The community was named after the local Fitzgerald family.[7] A post office called Gerald has been in operation since 1901.[8]

The Christian and Anna Keller Farmstead and Old Gerald School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[9][10]

Geography

Gerald is located at 38°24′1″N 91°19′53″W (38.400397, -91.331279).[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.49 square miles (3.86 km2), of which 1.48 square miles (3.83 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[12]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910225—
19202469.3%
193034439.8%
19403717.8%
195042915.6%
196047410.5%
197076260.8%
198092120.9%
1990888−3.6%
20001,17131.9%
20101,34514.9%
2019 (est.)1,313[3]−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,345 people, 527 households, and 356 families living in the city. The population density was 908.8 inhabitants per square mile (350.9/km2). There were 603 housing units at an average density of 407.4 per square mile (157.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 527 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,171 people, 474 households, and 327 families living in the city. The population density was 835.0 people per square mile (322.9/km2). There were 510 housing units at an average density of 363.6 per square mile (140.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 0.09% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 474 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,095, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,194 versus $21,971 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,095. About 6.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Gerald has a lending library, the Gerald Area Library.[14]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 101. ISBN 9780826210210.
  7. "Franklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  9. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  10. "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 6/16/14 through 6/27/14. National Park Service. 2014-07-03.
  11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  13. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
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