Bertrand, Missouri
Bertrand, Missouri | |
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![]() Location of Bertrand, Missouri | |
![]() Location of Missouri in the United States | |
Coordinates: 36°54′37″N 89°26′54″W / 36.91028°N 89.44833°WCoordinates: 36°54′37″N 89°26′54″W / 36.91028°N 89.44833°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Mississippi |
Area | |
• Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
• Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 718 |
• Estimate (2019)[3] | 743 |
• Density | 901.70/sq mi (348.24/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 63823 |
Area code(s) | 573 |
FIPS code | 29-04996[4] |
GNIS feature ID | 0714002[2] |
Bertrand is a city in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States. The population was 718 at the 2020 census.[5]
History[]
Bertrand was platted in 1859.[6] The community has the name of one Mr. Bertrand, a railroad promoter.[7] A post office called Bertrand has been in operation since 1874.[8]
Geography[]
Bertrand is located at 36°54′37″N 89°26′54″W / 36.91028°N 89.44833°W (36.910323, -89.448213).[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all land.[10]
Demographics[]
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Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1880 | 126 | — | |
1890 | 221 | 75.4% | |
1900 | 266 | 20.4% | |
1910 | 346 | 30.1% | |
1920 | 355 | 2.6% | |
1930 | 322 | −9.3% | |
1940 | 377 | 17.1% | |
1950 | 390 | 3.4% | |
1960 | 465 | 19.2% | |
1970 | 604 | 29.9% | |
1980 | 688 | 13.9% | |
1990 | 692 | 0.6% | |
2000 | 740 | 6.9% | |
2010 | 821 | 10.9% | |
2019 (est.) | 743 | [3] | −9.5% |
source:[11] |
2010 census[]
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 821 people, 341 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was 1,052.6 inhabitants per square mile (406.4/km2). There were 355 housing units at an average density of 455.1 per square mile (175.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.32% White, 1.83% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.
There were 341 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.74.
The median age in the city was 46.1 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.
2000 census[]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 740 people, 316 households, and 207 families living in the city. The population density was 1,115.2 people per square mile (432.9/km2). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 528.9 per square mile (205.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 2.84% African American, 0.41% Native American, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.
There were 316 households, out of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 residing with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.66.
In the city the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,023, and the median income for a family was $32,833. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,346. About 14.6% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
References[]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bertrand, Missouri
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1917). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 208.
- ^ "Mississippi County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^ "Missouri Population 1900 - 1990" (PDF). Missouri Census Data Center. Archived from the original (CSV) on 4 July 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
External links[]
- Historic maps of Bertrand in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
- Cities in Mississippi County, Missouri
- Cities in Missouri