La Belle City, Missouri
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 160 families residing in the city. The population density was 1052.6 people per square mile (406.41/kmē), making its Missouri's 384th most densely populated city. There were 338 housing units at an average density of 528.1 per square mile (203.9/kmē). The average household size was 2.19 people, and the average family size was 2.89 people. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 23.9% under the age of 18, 7% from 18 to 24, 22% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males. The median age of the city's population was 43.2 years, the median age of male residents at 38.5 and the median age of female residents at 47. The racial makeup of the city was 616 White, 39 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 6 from two or more races and 7 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $21477, making its Missouri's 145th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $24000, it would be the 81st lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The per capita income for the city was $12424, it would be the 250th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Missouri. The median income was $16053, Males have a median income of $21765 versus $10962 for females.
In 2000, 129 pupils and students, of which 52.71% are male and 47.29% are female, 19.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.65% nursery or pri school, 9.3% kindergarten, 58.14% elementary school, 18.6% high school and 9.3% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 669 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 683 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 683 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 675 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 672 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 666 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 661 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 657 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 658 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 654 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 648 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| High school | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Belle city, Missouri | $21477 | $24000 | $12424 |
| Lewis County, Missouri | $30651 | $35740 | $14746 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |