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词条 Festus, Missouri
释义

  1. Geography

  2. History

  3. Demographics

     2010 census  2000 census 

  4. In popular culture

  5. Education

  6. News and media

  7. Transportation

  8. See also

  9. References

  10. External links

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Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It had a population of 11,602 individuals as of the 2010 census.[4] Festus and its particular neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however they are actually incorporated separately.

Geography

Festus is located at {{coord|38|13|10|N|90|24|3|W|type:city}} (38.219490, -90.400936).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|5.71|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.[6]

History

Festus was first called Tanglefoot, and under the latter name was platted in 1878.[7] A post office called Festus has been in operation since 1883.[8]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1890= 1335
|1900= 1250
|1910= 2556
|1920= 3348
|1930= 4085
|1940= 4620
|1950= 5199
|1960= 7021
|1970= 7530
|1980= 7574
|1990= 8105
|2000= 9660
|2010= 11602
|estyear=2016
|estimate=12104
|estref=[9]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[10]
}}

2010 census

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 11,602 people, 4,636 households, and 3,036 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2031.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 4,972 housing units at an average density of {{convert|870.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 3.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 4,636 households of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% 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 3.04.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 9,660 people, 1,000 households, and 2,606 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,020.2 people per square mile (780.3/km²). There were 4,040 housing units at an average density of 844.9 per square mile (326.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.66% White, 3.93% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 3,861 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out with 5.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

Males had a median income of $36,159 versus $25,108 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,035. About 7.0% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture

Festus is the home of the alt-country band The Bottle Rockets.[12]

The town is mentioned in the 1974 country song "(We're Not) The Jet Set," in which George Jones and Tammy Wynette sing about road tripping around the Midwestern and Southern part of the United States in a Chevrolet while falling in love.[13]

The Drunken Peasants Podcast was in a long feud with Festus resident, Brett Keane, another YouTube personality.[14] The feud was a subject throughout the run of the show, where the hosts would often mock Brett's speech pattern, frequent mispronunciation of common words, and satirize aspects of Festus.[14]

Education

  • Festus High School
  • Jefferson R-VII School District (K-12)
  • St. Pius X High School
  • Our Lady Catholic School (K-8)]
  • Twin City Christian Academy (K-12)

News and media

  • Jefferson County Leader
  • KJFF (1400 AM)

Transportation

  • Interstate 55
  • U.S. Route 61
  • U.S. Route 67
  • Festus Memorial Airport

See also

  • Music of Missouri

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.cityoffestus.org/Government/Mayor|title=Mayor|publisher=City of Festus|accessdate=May 31, 2018}}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
4. ^{{cite web |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/29/2924094.html |title=Festus, Missouri |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-02-23}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
6. ^{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/699nOulzi?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-14 |df= }}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_jefferson.html |title=Jefferson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) |publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri |accessdate=19 October 2016 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071321/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_jefferson.html |archivedate=24 June 2016 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Jefferson |title=Post Offices |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |accessdate=19 October 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019143136/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Jefferson |archivedate=19 October 2016 |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-08}}
12. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-bottle-rockets-mn0000092507/biography|title=The Bottle Rockets {{!}} Biography & History {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2018-01-22}}
13. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/we-re-not-the-jet-set-george-jones-and-tammy-wynette|title=(We're Not) The Jet Set|work=Rolling Stone|access-date=2018-01-22}}
14. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/DrunkenPeasants|title=Drunken Peasants|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2018-09-18}}

External links

  • City of Festus
  • City-data.com - Festus
  • Historic maps of Festus in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
{{Jefferson County, Missouri}}

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