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'''Cooter''' is a town in [[Pemiscot County, Missouri|Pemiscot County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 469 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Cooter''' is a city in [[Pemiscot County, Missouri|Pemiscot County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 343 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile/Cooter_city,_Missouri?g=1600000US2916336 |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
According to Houck's History of Missouri, the town of Cooter was named in 1854 for the Coutre (pronounced "Coo-Tra") family, headed by Frenchman Portell Coutre of [[New Madrid, Missouri]].<ref>[http://pemiscot.mogenweb.org/towns/cooterhistory.htm Cooter history - Pemiscot County, MOGenWeb]</ref>
According to Houck's History of Missouri, the town of Cooter was named in 1854 for the Coutre (pronounced "Coo-Tra") family, headed by Frenchman Portell Coutre of [[New Madrid, Missouri]].<ref>[http://pemiscot.mogenweb.org/towns/cooterhistory.htm Cooter history - Pemiscot County, MOGenWeb]</ref>

In 1942, an auxiliary airfield was constructed on the west side of the city as part of Blytheville Army Airfield.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Blytheville Army Air Field : Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center |publisher=Army and Navy Publishing Company |year=1942 |location=Baton Rogue, LA}}</ref> In August 1946, the airfield was closed with the declaration of the main air base as surplus property by the War Assets Administration. At the time, doubt was expressed by local leaders that the field would be developed into a municipal airport.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1946-08-21 |title=BAAF declared surplus by US Military |pages=11 |work=The Courier News |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-news-baaf-declared-surplus-b/102973415/ |access-date=2023-12-16}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Cooter is located in the southeast corner of the [[Missouri Bootheel]] on [[Missouri Route E]] 1.5 miles east of [[I-55]]. The Missouri-[[Arkansas]] border is three miles to the south and the [[Mississippi River]] lies six miles east.<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p. 71 {{isbn|0899332242}}</ref>
Cooter is located in the southeast corner of the [[Missouri Bootheel]] on [[Missouri Route E]] 1.5 miles east of [[I-55]]. The Missouri-[[Arkansas]] border is three miles to the south and the [[Mississippi River]] lies six miles east.<ref>''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p. 71 {{isbn|0899332242}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.30|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.30|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 440
|2010= 469
|2010= 469
|2020= 343
|estyear=2019
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=404
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 469 people, 175 households, and 133 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1563.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|636.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.92% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 0.21% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.43% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 469 people, 175 households, and 133 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1563.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 191 housing units at an average density of {{convert|636.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.92% [[Black (U.S. Census)|Black]] or [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 0.21% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.43% of the population.


There were 175 households, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.
There were 175 households, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 440 people, 176 households, and 118 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,492.5 people per square mile (585.8/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 200 housing units at an average density of 678.4 per square mile (266.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.45% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.68% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.91% of the population
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 440 people, 176 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,492.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 200 housing units at an average density of {{convert|678.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.45% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.68% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.23% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.45% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.91% of the population


There were 176 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 176 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.
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The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,955. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $18,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,267. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,955. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $18,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,267. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

==International Relations==

===Twin towns – sister cities===

Cooter, Missouri is [[Twin towns and sister cities|twinned]] with 6 cities:<ref>City Hall of Cooter, Missouri. Sister Cities Department.</ref>

*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Panoche, California|Panoche]], United States (1973)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador]], Canada (June 9, 1990)
*{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Regina, Saskatchewan]], Canada (November 13, 2003)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Scissors, Texas]], United States (April 20, 2013)
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[Vergas, Minnesota]], United States (February 26, 2018)
*{{flagicon|THA}} [[Phuket City]], Thailand (January 10, 2020)


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Marvin Childers]], member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from [[Blytheville, Arkansas|Blytheville]], [[Arkansas]], from 2001 to 2006; lawyer and poultry industry [[lobbyist]] in [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]; reared on a diversified farm near Cooter
*[[Marvin Childers]], member of the [[Arkansas House of Representatives]] from [[Blytheville, Arkansas|Blytheville]], [[Arkansas]], from 2001 to 2006; lawyer and poultry industry [[lobbyist]] in [[Little Rock, Arkansas|Little Rock]]; reared on a diversified farm near Cooter
*[[Greg Razer]], member of the [[Missouri House of Representatives]]; former Deputy Regional Director for U.S. Senator [[Claire McCaskill]]
*[[Greg Razer]], member of the [[Missouri Senate]]; former Deputy Regional Director for U.S. Senator [[Claire McCaskill]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Pemiscot County, Missouri}}
{{Pemiscot County, Missouri}}
{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Cities in Pemiscot County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Cities in Pemiscot County, Missouri]]

Latest revision as of 02:03, 24 June 2024

Cooter, Missouri
City
Cooter High School
Cooter High School
Location of Cooter, Missouri
Location of Cooter, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°02′48″N 89°48′33″W / 36.04667°N 89.80917°W / 36.04667; -89.80917
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyPemiscot
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
343
 • Density1,162.71/sq mi (448.51/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63839
Area code573
FIPS code29-16336[3]
GNIS feature ID2393630[2]

Cooter is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 343 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

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According to Houck's History of Missouri, the town of Cooter was named in 1854 for the Coutre (pronounced "Coo-Tra") family, headed by Frenchman Portell Coutre of New Madrid, Missouri.[5]

In 1942, an auxiliary airfield was constructed on the west side of the city as part of Blytheville Army Airfield.[6] In August 1946, the airfield was closed with the declaration of the main air base as surplus property by the War Assets Administration. At the time, doubt was expressed by local leaders that the field would be developed into a municipal airport.[7]

Geography

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Cooter is located in the southeast corner of the Missouri Bootheel on Missouri Route E 1.5 miles east of I-55. The Missouri-Arkansas border is three miles to the south and the Mississippi River lies six miles east.[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920540—
1930453−16.1%
19404662.9%
19504905.2%
1960477−2.7%
1970414−13.2%
198047915.7%
1990451−5.8%
2000440−2.4%
20104696.6%
2020343−26.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

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As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 469 people, 175 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 1,563.3 inhabitants per square mile (603.6/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 636.7 per square mile (245.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.87% White, 1.92% Black or African American, and 0.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 175 households, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 440 people, 176 households, and 118 families living in the city. The population density was 1,492.5 inhabitants per square mile (576.3/km2). There were 200 housing units at an average density of 678.4 per square mile (261.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.18% White, 0.45% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.23% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population

There were 176 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $32,955. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,267. About 16.1% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cooter, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-30.
  5. ^ Cooter history - Pemiscot County, MOGenWeb
  6. ^ Blytheville Army Air Field : Army Air Forces Southeast Training Center. Baton Rogue, LA: Army and Navy Publishing Company. 1942.
  7. ^ "BAAF declared surplus by US Military". The Courier News. 1946-08-21. p. 11. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  8. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p. 71 ISBN 0899332242
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
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