Editing Town and Country, Missouri

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{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Town and Country, Missouri
|settlement_type          = [[City]]
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|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Missouri|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[St. Louis County, Missouri|St. Louis]]
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|leader_title             = Mayor
|leader_name              = Charles Rehm Jr.
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|established_title        = Incorporated
|established_date         = 1975 (City)

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|population_total         = 11640
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|area_code                = 314
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'''Town and Country''' is a city in west [[St. Louis County, Missouri]], United States with a population of 11,640 as of the 2020 census.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Town and Country city, Missouri |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/townandcountrycitymissouri/PST045222 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=census.gov |language=en}}</ref>

Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009)<ref name="city-data09">[http://www.city-data.com/city/Town-and-Country-Missouri.html City-Data.com]</ref> of any city in Missouri with a population over 10,000 and also has one of the highest median incomes of any city in the United States. The city is included in the [[Greater St. Louis|St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area]], and is home to [[Bellerive Country Club]], which hosted the 1965 [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://golf.about.com/od/majorchampionships/l/bl1965usopen.htm|title=1965 U.S. Open|publisher=About.com|access-date=May 6, 2015}}</ref> the 1992 [[PGA Championship]], and the [[2018 PGA Championship]].

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|11.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{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]] |access-date=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==History==
Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village, and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://business.highbeam.com/435553/article-1G1-62295519/town-and-country-voters-may-decide-homerule-charter|title=TOWN AND COUNTRY VOTERS MAY DECIDE ON HOME-RULE CHARTER.(West Post)|date=25 May 2000|first=Phil|last=Sutin|publisher=[[HighBeam Research]]|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301191114/http://business.highbeam.com/435553/article-1G1-62295519/town-and-country-voters-may-decide-homerule-charter|archive-date=1 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1950= 162
|1960= 1440
|1970= 2645
|1980= 3187
|1990= 9519
|2000= 10894
|2010= 10815
|2020= 11640
|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>{{failed verification|reason=No mention of Town and Country at given link|date=February 2022}} 2020{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}}
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-18 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 11,640 people, 4,033 households, and 3,333 families in Town and Country. The population density was {{convert|1,013.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,159 housing units at an average density of {{convert|362.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup was 77.04% (8,967) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 2.65% (308) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.08% (9) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 10.86% (1,264) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% (3) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.07% (124) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.29% (965) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 1.2% (138) of the population.

Of the 4,033 households, 30.5% had children under the age of 18; 79.9% were married couples living together; 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 16.2% consisted of individuals and 11.6% 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 2.8.

19.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 28.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-18|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $202,974 (with a margin of error of +/- $43,042) and the median family income was $250,000+ (+/- $**). Males had a median income of $186,875 (+/- $75,422) versus $42,983 (+/- $16,685) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $96,925 (+/- $24,776). Approximately, 2.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 10,815 people, 3,591 households, and 2,798 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|925.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of {{convert|331.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 87.8% White, 2.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7%.<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 3,591 households 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.2% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were non-families. 17.9% of households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 48.6 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 10,894 people, 3,593 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|916.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of {{convert|314.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 90.16% White, 2.01% African American, 0.06% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 3,593 households 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.0% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 18.7% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% 65 or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median household income was $139,967 and the median family income was $167,875. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $41,691 for females. The per capita income for the city was $69,347.

==Economy==
Town and Country is home to [[Missouri Baptist Medical Center]], which is part of Barnes Jewish Christian Healthcare ([[BJC HealthCare|BJC]]).
 
[[Lion's Choice]] is headquartered in Town and Country.

==Education==
The public school district for most of Town and Country is the [[Parkway C-2 School District]].<ref name=CensusSchoolMap2020>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29189_st_louis/DC20SD_C29189.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722211227/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29189_st_louis/DC20SD_C29189.pdf |archive-date=2022-07-22 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: St. Louis County, MO|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2022-07-22}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st29_mo/schooldistrict_maps/c29189_st_louis/DC20SD_C29189_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref> Parkway operates Mason Ridge Elementary School in Town and Country.<ref name=Map>{{cite web|url=https://www.town-and-country.org/DocumentCenter/View/226/Town-and-Country-Subdivision-Map-PDF?bidId=|title=Subdivision Map|publisher=Town and Country, Missouri|accessdate=2022-07-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.parkwayschools.net/masonridge|title=Home|publisher=Mason Ridge Elementary School|accessdate=2022-07-23|quote=715 South Mason Road Town & Country, MO 63141 }}</ref> Other portions are in the [[Kirkwood R-VII School District]] and the [[Ladue School District]].<ref name=CensusSchoolMap2020/>

[[Special School District of St. Louis County]], a county-wide school district for disabled children, has the following in Town and Country:<ref name=Map/> its administrative offices, and Neuwoehner High School in Town and Country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ssdmo.org/ssd_services/schools.html|title=All SSD Schools|publisher=[[Special School District of St. Louis County]]|accessdate=2022-07-23|quote=12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO 63131}} - The address for Neuwoehner High: "12112 Clayton Road Town & Country, MO 63131"</ref>

Private schools:<ref name=Map/>
*[[The Principia]] is a private school for [[Church of Christ, Scientist|Christian Scientists]] located on a {{convert|360|acre|adj=on}} campus in Town and Country.<ref name="TCZone">"[http://www.town-and-country.org/uploads/ZONING%20MAP.pdf Zoning Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100202090324/http://www.town-and-country.org/uploads/ZONING%20MAP.pdf |date=2010-02-02 }}." City of Town and Country. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.</ref>
*[[Visitation Academy of St. Louis]], a Catholic private all-girls school, is also located in Town and Country.
*All-boys Catholic high school [[Christian Brothers College High School]] is located on the North Forty Outer Road.
*In 2011, [[Westminster Christian Academy (Missouri)|Westminster Christian Academy]] relocated to a new campus off Maryville Centre Drive.

Tertiary facilities in Town and Country:<ref name=Map/>
*[[Maryville University]] is located in Town and Country.<ref name="TCZone"/><ref name="TCCensus">"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US2973618&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Town and Country city] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111125054012/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US2973618&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on |date=2011-11-25 }}." [[U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Bob Costas]], NBC sports commentator
* [[Dan Dierdorf]], NFL Hall of Famer
* [[Paul Goldschmidt]], Major League Baseball pitcher
* [[Torry Holt]], [[St. Louis Rams]] wide receiver
* [[Rodger O. Riney]], Scottrade CEO
* [[Michael Roarty]], Anheuser Busch marketing executive, created "This Bud's for you" slogan<ref name=slpd>{{cite news|first=Jeremy|last=Kohler|title=Michael J. Roarty dies; oversaw famous A-B ad campaigns|url=http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/michael-j-roarty-dies-oversaw-famous-a-b-ad-campaigns/article_b77a9b6c-3a7a-530d-be84-7e05797e5901.html|work=[[Saint Louis Post-Dispatch]]|date=2013-03-18|access-date=2013-04-06}}</ref>
* [[Red Schoendienst]], Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, home
* [[Ozzie Smith]], Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
* [[Patrick Stokes (businessman)|Patrick Stokes]], Anheuser Busch chairman
* [[Todd Worrell]], former Major League Baseball pitcher and 1986 [[National League Rookie of the Year]]

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