Town and Country, Missouri

Town and Country, Missouri
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. It is home to Missouri Baptist Medical Center, (locally known as MoBap).
Town and Country has the highest median household income ($134,387 in 2009) 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 St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is home to Bellerive Country Club, which hosted the 1965 U.S. Open, the 1992 PGA Championship, and the 2018 PGA Championship.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
History
Town and Country was incorporated in 1950 as a village, and re-incorporated as a fourth-class city 25 years later.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census there were 11,640 people and 4,085 households. The racial makeup of the city was 77.0% White, 2.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 10.9% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 8.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 10,815 people, 3,591 households, and 2,798 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of . The 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%.
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 census there were 10,894 people, 3,593 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,741 housing units at an average density of . The 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%.
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
Energizer Holdings, Solutia and Savvis are headquartered in Town and Country.
Education
The public school district for most of Town and Country is the Parkway C-2 School District. Parkway operates Mason Ridge Elementary School in Town and Country. Other portions are in the Kirkwood R-VII School District and the Ladue School District.
Special School District of St. Louis County, a county-wide school district for disabled children, has the following in Town and Country: its administrative offices, and Neuwoehner High School in Town and Country.
Private schools:
The Principia is a private school for Christian Scientists located on a campus in Town and Country.
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 relocated to a new campus off Maryville Centre Drive.
Tertiary facilities in Town and Country:
Maryville University is located in Town and Country.
Notable people
Bob Costas, NBC sports commentator
Dan Dierdorf, NFL Hall of Famer
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
Red Schoendienst, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, home
Ozzie Smith, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer
Patrick Stokes, Anheuser Busch chairman
Todd Worrell, former Major League Baseball pitcher and 1986 National League Rookie of the Year
References
Cities in St. Louis County, Missouri
Cities in Missouri