Shrewsbury is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,644.
Shrewsbury is located at 38°35'16" North, 90°19'37" West (38.587902, -90.326989).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 km2 (1.4 mi2). 3.7 km2 (1.4 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 6,644 people, 3,266 households, and 1,407 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,793.9/km2 (4,655.4/mi2). There are 3,390 housing units at an average density of 915.3/km2 (2,375.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 93.98% White, 1.48% African American, 0.18% Native American, 2.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 1.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,266 households out of which 17.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% are married couples living together, 7.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 56.9% are non-families. 47.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.91 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the city the population is spread out with 15.6% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $40,896, and the median income for a family is $57,007. Males have a median income of $40,951 versus $35,018 for females. The per capita income for the city is $27,479. 8.7% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Shrewsbury, Missouri was officially platted in 1889. The land which became Shrewsbury originally belonged to Gregorie Sarpy and Charles Gratiot; by 1890, it was divided into farms and sold to families. The area now known as Shrewsbury was a 278 acre farm owned by General John Murdoch. The Murdoch farm was called Shrewsbury Park, named after a village in England.
In 1913, concerned resident Joseph Burge organized the Shrewsbury Improvement Association to improve Shrewsbury and develop its first sewer system. Shrewsbury was incorporated and became a village in 1913; shortly thereafter a sanitation system was established, reducing water-born diseases prevalent at the time.
In 1938, the United States Government offered financial aid to the City of Shrewsbury and land was acquired for the construction of a new City Hall replacing the 1912 original. The new City Hall building was completed in October 1938. Shewsbury's new fire engine house and state-of-the-art equipment were dedicated in 1947; it was during this period that the Shrewsbury Garden Club was formed to maintain the beautiful trees and flowers throughout the city. The early 50s were marked by the expansion of the public bus routes to connect Shrewsbury to St. Louis. The 60s and 70s were times of great community growth, noted by the construction of city parks, a municipal pool, and Interstate 44.
The 80s and 90s saw increased development of new homes, condominiums, apartments, shopping areas, and a new and improved City Center, which opened May 8, 1993 to coincide with Shrewsbury's 80th year of incorporation.
The city hired its first City Administrator in 1997. The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen recently concluded its plans for the next Metro Link extension. They also approved plans for a new aquatic center and allocated $4 million for street improvements.
Source:
ShrewsburyMissouri.com
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