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Truesdale, Missouri

Truesdale is a city located in Warren County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 397.

Geography

\nTruesdale is located at 38°48'38" North, 91°7'41" West (38.810499, -91.128194)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 397 people, 145 households, and 94 families residing in the city. The population density is 139.3/km² (360.6/mi²). There are 172 housing units at an average density of 60.4/km² (156.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.66% White, 6.05% African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 5.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 145 households out of which 35.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% are married couples living together, 16.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% are non-families. 29.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.45. In the city the population is spread out with 32.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 114.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 117.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,359, and the median income for a family is $29,583. Males have a median income of $27,679 versus $21,125 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,483. 21.8% of the population and 20.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.6% are under the age of 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older.