Ballwin, Missouri

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City in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

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::summary City in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox settlement"]

FieldValue
nameBallwin, Missouri
settlement_typeCity
image_skylineVlasis Park, Ballwin, Missouri.jpg
image_captionVlasis Park in Ballwin, Missouri, March 2000
image_flagBallwinMOflag.gif
image_mapSt._Louis_County_Missouri_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Ballwin_Highlighted.svg
map_captionLocation of Ballwin in St. Louis County and Missouri
pushpin_map_captionLocation in Missouri
pushpin_labelBallwin
pushpin_mapMissouri#USA#North America
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Missouri
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2St. Louis
subdivision_type3Townships
subdivision_name3Lafayette, Wildhorse, Meramec, Queeny, Missouri River
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameMark R. Stallmann
established_titleEstablished
established_date1837
established_title1Incorporated
established_date1December 29, 1950
unit_prefImperial
area_footnotes
area_total_km223.26
area_land_km223.26
area_water_km20.00
area_total_sq_mi8.98
area_land_sq_mi8.98
area_water_sq_mi0.00
population_as_of2020
population_total31103
population_density_km21337.21
population_density_sq_mi3463.20
timezoneCentral (CST)
utc_offset−6
timezone_DSTCDT
utc_offset_DST−5
elevation_footnotes
elevation_ft623
coordinates
blank_nameFIPS code
blank_info29-03160
blank1_nameGNIS feature ID
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websiteballwin.mo.us
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|population_as_of = 2020 |population_footnotes = |population_total = 31103 |population_density_km2 = 1337.21 |population_density_sq_mi = 3463.20 |pop_est_footnotes =

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Ballwin is a western suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 31,103 as of the 2020 census.

History

Established in 1837, Ballwin was named for John Ball, who settled at the town site in 1804. A post office called Ballwin has been in operation since 1866.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.99 sqmi, all land.

Demographics

2020 census

::data[format=table title="'''Ballwin city, Missouri – Racial and ethnic composition'''
{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}"] | Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Ballwin city, Missouri|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US2903160&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} | title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Ballwin city, Missouri|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US2903160&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }} | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | White alone (NH) | 28,844 | 26,670 | 24,974 | 92.20% | 87.72% | 80.29% | | Black or African American alone (NH) | 461 | 736 | 916 | 1.47% | 2.42% | 2.95% | | Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 66 | 61 | 45 | 0.21% | 0.20% | 0.14% | | Asian alone (NH) | 1,017 | 1,703 | 2,730 | 3.25% | 5.60% | 8.78% | | Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 11 | 8 | 8 | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.03% | | Other race alone (NH) | 21 | 30 | 130 | 0.07% | 0.10% | 0.42% | | Multiracial (NH) | 280 | 463 | 1,327 | 0.90% | 1.52% | 4.27% | | Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 583 | 733 | 973 | 1.86% | 2.41% | 3.13% | | Total | 31,283 | 30,404 | **31,103 ** | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ::

As of the 2020 Census, 31,103 people and 11,922 households were living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 81.1% White, 3.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.8% Asian, 1.0% other races, and 5.8% two or more races. Hispanics or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

|1850= 84 |1880= 159 |1960= 5710 |1970= 10656 |1980= 12656 |1990= 21816 |2000= 31283 |2010= 30404 |2020= 31103 |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, 30,404 people, 11,874 households, and 8,631 families resided in the city. The population density was 3382.0 PD/sqmi. The 12,435 housing units had an average density of 1383.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.3% White, 2.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.4% of the population.

Of the 11,874 households, 34.2% had children under 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 15% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were not families. About 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years; the age distribution was 24.9% under 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44; 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, 31,283 people, 11,797 households, and 8,942 families were living in the city. The population density was 3,494.6 PD/sqmi. The 12,062 housing units had an average density of 1,347.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 75.39% White, 10.50% African American, 0.22% Native American, 5.27% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races.

Of the 11,797 households, 37.2% had children under 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were not families. Around 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the age distribution was 27.0% under 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $66,458 and for a family was $77,021 (these figures had risen to $76,931 and $94,989, respectively, as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $56,056 versus $32,202 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,520. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under 18 and 3.7% of those 65 or over.

Education

Ballwin is home to many schools within the Parkway School District, including Parkway West High School, and Claymont, Henry, Oak Brook, and Sorrento Springs elementary schools.

Ballwin also contains several schools within the Rockwood School District, including Selvidge Middle School, Ballwin, Westridge, and Woerther elementary schools.

Holy Infant School is a Catholic private school in Ballwin that includes Pre-K through Eighth Grade.

Business

Lion's Choice, a roast beef fast-food chain, was founded in Ballwin.

Religion

Several churches, mosques, and synagogues exist in the city.

Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church is located along Manchester Road, in the heart of Ballwin. The church was founded in 1846 by Brother H. Hohmann, a German immigrant involved with the German Methodist Episcopal Church. The original church was built in 1870, and traditional Methodist services are still conducted each Sunday inside. During 21st century renovations, a sign was discovered within the church that is thought to have hung within the original 1870 church, which reads: "ehre sei gott in der höhe," meaning "Glory to God in the highest." The sign was once again hung up in the church and can be found at the rear of the sanctuary. The church is involved in assisting an orphanage located in South Africa.

Parks and recreation

Vlasis Park is the largest park in Ballwin. It is located north of Manchester Road between Seven Trails Dr., Ball Park Drive, and Holloway Road. Vlasis Park covers 31 acres and features a baseball diamond, a playground, four tennis courts, restrooms, two ponds (one of which is stocked with fish), two pavilions, a walking path, and a sand volleyball court. Vlasis Park is the location of the annual Ballwin Days Festival.

Ballwin is also home to New Ballwin Park, Ferris Park, Greenfield Commons, and Holloway Park.

The Pointe at Ballwin Commons hosts an indoor pool and fitness center. The North Pointe Aquatic Center is an outdoor pool open only during the summer. Adjacent to the North Pointe is the Ballwin Golf Course.

Ballwin is home to Bacon Log Cabin, a museum of local history.

Notable people

References

References

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