Editing Festus, Missouri (section)

==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
|2020= 12706
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 12,706 individuals, 4,765 households, and 3,229 families in Festus. The population density was 2,149.9 per square mile (831.0/km{{sup|2}}). There were 5,104 housing units at an average density of 863.6 per square mile (333.8/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 87.99% (11,180) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 3.18% (404) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.32% (41) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.64% (81) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.05% (6) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.67% (85) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.15% (909) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 3.0% (359) of the population.

Of the 4,765 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 45.0% were married couples living together; 35.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 28.2% consisted of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

21.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 83.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 90.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $59,041 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,486) and the median family income was $66,773 (+/- $11,558). Males had a median income of $37,913 (+/- $3,471) versus $30,682 (+/- $4,826) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,353 (+/- $5,734). Approximately, 6.0% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 11,602 individuals, 4,636 households, and 3,036 families living 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 [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|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%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref>

Of the 4,636 households 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 households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age 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 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 9,660 individuals, 1,000 households, and 2,606 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,020.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,040 housing units at an average density of {{convert|844.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}.  The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|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%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 3,861 households 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 households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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.

=== Religion ===
Festus is home to a wide variety of religions, including Christians, Muslims, Pagans and Jews. Atheist and non-believer individuals make up 63% of the population, while God believers make up the remaining 37%, the vast majority being Christian. 12.9% are Baptist, 14.2% are Catholic and 2.8% are Lutheran.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Religion in Festus, Missouri |url=https://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/missouri/festus |access-date=20 April 2023 |website=bestplaces}}</ref>