Augusta, Missouri facts for kids
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Augusta, Missouri
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Location of Augusta, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 306.82/sq mi (118.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63332
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-02512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397444 |
| Website | augusta-missouri.com |
Augusta is a city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 270 at the 2020 census, up from 253 at the 2010 census. The city has wineries, antique shops, restaurants, B&B's, a wood shop, a glass studio, massage therapy, a historic museum, and The Augusta Brewery.
Augusta is located in the Missouri Rhineland. As a result, it is home to two wineries, Augusta Winery and Mount Pleasant Winery. The Augusta AVA was recognized by the federal government in 1980 as the first designated American Viticultural Area in the United States, beating out Napa Valley.
Vineyards and wineries have grown over the decades with more than 125 wineries now in the state of Missouri. Starting in 2020, David Hoffmann and the Hoffmann Family of Companies have invested to grow the region into a wine-tourism destination and have purchased more than two dozen properties, including four wineries and six vineyards.
Augusta is a popular stop along the Katy Trail, a 225-mile-long bike and walking path built along a former railroad right-of-way.
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History
Augusta was founded in 1836, by Heinrich Knoernschild of Tiefengrun, Germany. There are stories of another man who named the town after his wife, although those theories cannot be proven.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 318 | — | |
| 1890 | 291 | −8.5% | |
| 1900 | 238 | −18.2% | |
| 1910 | 267 | 12.2% | |
| 1920 | 308 | 15.4% | |
| 1930 | 232 | −24.7% | |
| 1940 | 252 | 8.6% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −13.5% | |
| 1960 | 206 | −5.5% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −5.3% | |
| 1980 | 308 | 57.9% | |
| 1990 | 263 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 218 | −17.1% | |
| 2010 | 253 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 270 | 6.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 253 people, 112 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 275.0 inhabitants per square mile (106.2/km2). There were 131 housing units at an average density of 142.4 per square mile (55.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 112 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
Education
The School District of Washington operates Augusta Elementary School in the city.
Augusta has a public library, a branch of the St. Charles City-County District Library.
See also
In Spanish: Augusta (Misuri) para niños
