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For other uses, see Crevecoeur (disambiguation).
Creve Coeur, Missouri — City — Location of Creve Coeur, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°40′2″N 90°26′33″W / 38.66722°N 90.4425°WCoordinates: 38°40′2″N 90°26′33″W / 38.66722°N 90.4425°W Country United States State Missouri County St. Louis Area – Total 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2) – Land 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2) – Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) Elevation 604 ft (184 m) Population (2010) – Total 17,833 – Density 1,762.9/sq mi (680.6/km2) Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) – Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5) FIPS code 29-17272[1] GNIS feature ID 0755942[2] Creve Coeur, derived from French for "heartbreak" (Crève Cœur), is a second-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in west St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The city derives its name from Creve Coeur Lake, which is shaped like a broken heart. The population was 17,833 at the 2010 census.[3] Creve Coeur borders and shares a ZIP code with the neighboring city of Town and Country.
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History
The name is also derived from the famous French-American philosopher Michel Guillaume Jean de Crèvecœur who hypothesized on what is the true American. Written accounts and archaeological finds show that Native Americans inhabited the Creve Coeur area from 9500 B.C. to 1800 A.D. French explorers began farming and fishing in the area in the early 18th century, and fur trappers settled there in the early 19th century. When the area was acquired by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Lewis and Clark Expedition came through Creve Coeur. During the American Civil War, men from the area served on both sides of the conflict, but most residents were southern sympathizers.[4]
Creve Coeur was incorporated by St. Louis in 1949. Although there are cabins that are more than 200 years old (including two still in Conway Park) in the community, it grew primarily as a stopping point along Olive Boulevard between University City and Creve Coeur Lake. It expanded faster following construction of Interstate 270 and U.S. Route 40.[5]
The lake and its associated park, which was the first county park in St. Louis County, is now part of Maryland Heights to the west of Creve Coeur.
Geography
Creve Coeur is located at 38°40′2″N 90°26′33″W / 38.66722°N 90.4425°W (38.667352, -90.442600).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 square miles (26 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
Historical populations Year Pop. ±% 2000 16,500 — 2010 17,833 +8.1% As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 16,500 people, 6,988 households, and 4,465 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,628.9 people per square mile (628.9/km²). There were 7,496 housing units at an average density of 740.0 per square mile (285.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.79% White, 3.45% African American, 0.21% Native American, 6.02% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.
There were 6,988 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $75,032, and the median income for a family was $99,100. Males had a median income of $65,106 versus $39,102 for females. The per capita income for the city was $47,905. About 1.4% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Isle of Capri Casinos moved its headquarters to Creve Coeur from Biloxi, Mississippi, in 2006.[7] The state of Missouri and the city of Creve Coeur had offered Isle of Capri more than $4.2 million in tax incentives.[8] In addition, Correctional Medical Services,[9] Drury Hotels,[10] and Monsanto have their headquarters in Creve Coeur.[11]
Education
Public schools
The western half of Creve Coeur is part of the public Parkway School District and is home to Parkway North High School, Fern Ridge High School, Parkway Northeast Middle School, and Bellerive, Craig, McKelvey, and Ross elementary schools. The eastern half is served by the Ladue School District with Spoede Elementary School within its city limits. A small section attends the Pattonville School District.
Private schools
Private schools include Saint Louis Priory School, De Smet Jesuit High School, Chaminade College Preparatory School, Whitfield School, Visitation Academy and Westminster Christian Academy.[12]
See also
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Creve Coeur city, Missouri". U.S. Census Bureau, American FactFinder 2. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ Dalton, Gloria (1976). "Heritage of the Creve Coeur Area", City of Creve Coeur.
- ^ Creve Coeur History - creve-coeur.org
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Van Der Werf, Martin. "Isle of Capri will move HQ to Creve Coeur." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 28, 2006. Third Edition, Business A31. Retrieved on August 19, 2009.
- ^ "City, Missouri team up to lure Isle of Capri to Creve Coeur." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 24, 2006. Retrieved on August 19, 2009.
- ^ Jonsson, Greg. Complaints swirl around prison care Creve Coeur-based firm faces inquiries and suits." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. June 7, 2007. A4. Retrieved on August 14, 2010.
- ^ Carey, Christopher. "Chesterfield, Mo., hotel project to boost area's hospitality industry." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. July 20, 2004. Retrieved on August 19, 2009.
- ^ "Monsanto CFO to retire." St. Louis Business Journal. Wednesday August 12, 2009. Retrieved on August 19, 2009.
- ^ "Creve Coeur city, Missouri." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 21, 2009.
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