Stark City is a town located in Newton County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 156.

It was formerly called Chester, but was renamed in the 1930's for the Stark Brother's Nursery, which was a previous prevalent industry to the town and its close neighbor, Newtonia.

Geography

Stark City is located at 36°51'35" North, 94°11'20" West (36.859717, -94.188833)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 156 people, 59 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density is 501.9/km² (1,278.5/mi²). There are 62 housing units at an average density of 199.5/km² (508.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 92.95% White, 0.00% African American, 2.56% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 4.49% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 59 households out of which 32.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% are married couples living together, 6.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% are non-families. 25.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the town the population is spread out with 30.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $25,000, and the median income for a family is $27,083. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,311. 15.9% of the population and 13.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

External links

• Maps and aerial photos
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=36.859717&longitude=-94.188833&zoom=6)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=36.859717&lon=-94.188833&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100)
  • Aerial photograph from Terraserver (http://terraservice.net/map.aspx?t=1&s=14&lon=-94.188833&lat=36.859717&w=750&h=500)