Pacific, Missouri

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Pacific, Missouri
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Pacific, Missouri


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Missouri
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Franklin, St. Louis
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leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Herbert Adams
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 14.1
area_land_km2 = 14.0
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 5.4
area_land_sq_mi = 5.4
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5482
population_density_km2 = 390.3
population_density_sq_mi = 1011.0

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 142
elevation_ft = 466
latd = 38 |latm = 28 |lats = 53 |latNS = N
longd = 90 |longm = 45 |longs = 0 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP codes
postal_code = 63055, 63069
area_code = 636
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blank_info = 29-55910GR|2
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blank1_info = 0731630GR|3
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Pacific is a city in Franklin and St. Louis Counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 5,482 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Pacific is located at coor dms|38|28|53|N|90|45|0|W|city (38.481503, -90.750015)GR|1. The city straddles the Franklin/St. Louis county line, which lies halfway on the blocks between Elm and Neosho streets. The historic Red Cedar Inn restaurant is located on the east end of the city along historic U.S. Route 66. St. Louis is 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Pacific and the communities comprising the Missouri Rhineland are 20 miles (30 km) northwest of the city.

Pacific is bordered on the Southeast by the Pacific Palisades Conservation area. Meramec River access, through the Pacific Palisades conservation area, is located east of the city next to Eureka on the north side. The majority of the Pacific Palisades area itself, south of the river, is accessed one mile south of the city in Jefferson County.

The Union Pacific (formerly Missouri Pacific) railroad, Burlington Northern (formerly St. Louis San-Francisco) Railroad, historic Route 66, Brush Creek, and Fox Creek run through the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.1 km²), of which, 5.4 square miles (14.0 km²) of it is land and 0.18% is water. 1.7 sq mi of the city is located in St. Louis County. The city is located directly west from Eureka and five miles (8 km) east of Gray Summit.

Commercial areas

The Old Downtown Commerce Area is mostly located along First and St. Louis streets. The Historic downtown buildings, built in the late 1800s, have been fully or partially restored and new businesses have moved into the buildings.

Red Cedar Inn, on the east end of town, was a meeting place for people around the country seeking out one of the oldest restaurants still standing on Route 66. The restaurant closed in 2007 and as of early 2008 is on the market.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,482 people, 2,166 households, and 1,431 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,011.0 people per square mile (390.5/km²). There are 2,343 housing units at an average Value at $97,987.22 /km² (432.1/sq mi). The racial makeup of the city was 94.35% White, 2.92% African American, 0.38% Asian, 0.31% Native American, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 2,166 households out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,554, and the median income for a family was $44,545. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $22,529 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,865. About 8.8% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.

chools and colleges

Pacific and its surrounding communities is served by the Meramec Valley R-III school system as well as St. Briget of Kildare, a pre-kindergarten through grade 8 Catholic school. The area is in the Saint Louis Community College district although many residents have preferred to attend the closer East Central College.

Elementary and Secondary Schools included in the Meramec Valley R-III School District: Coleman Elementary SchoolNike Elementary SchoolRobertsville Elementary SchoolTruman Elementary SchoolZitzman Elementary SchoolMeramec Valley Early Childhood CenterMeramec Valley Community SchoolMeramec Valley Middle School (6th & 7th grades)Riverbend School (8th grade)Pacific High School

Local newspapers

*"St. Louis Post Dispatch"
*"Tri County Journal"
*"Meramec Valley Current"
*"Washington Missourian"

City parks and attractions

*Historic Downtown Pacific
*Pacific City Park
*Blackburn Park
*Liberty Field

Nearby attractions

Pacific is near a number of area attractions:
*Route 66 State Park
*Robertsville State Park
*Greensfelder County Park
*Young Conservation Area
*Allenton Access
*Rockwoods Range
*Rockwoods Reservation
*Catawisa Conservation Area
*Forest 44 Conservation Area
*Engleman Woods Natural Area
*Pacific Palisades
*Shaw Nature Reserve
*Purina Farms
*Tyson Research Area
*Downtown Washington
*Downtown Labadie
* Wineries of the Missouri Rhineland
*Six Flags St. Louis
*Black Madonna Shrine
*Wabash Frisco & Pacific Steam Railroad

References

External links

* [http://www.pacificmissouri.com/ Official city website]
* [http://www.pacificchamber.com/ Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.pacificpartnership.org/ Pacific Partnership website]
* [http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/scripts/communities/muni.cfm?City=Pacific St. Louis County Pacific Community]
* [http://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/ Meramec Valley R-III School District]
* [http://www.hsoc.org/ Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor Foundation]
* [http://www.rootsweb.com/~mofrankl/hsmeramecvalgen.htm Meramec Valley Historical and Genealogical Society]