Macks Creek, Missouri

Macks Creek, Missouri
Census-designated place
Location of Macks Creek, Missouri
Coordinates: 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°WCoordinates: 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Camden
Area[1]
• Total	1.18 sq mi (3.06 km^2)
• Land	1.17 sq mi (3.03 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km^2)
Elevation	879 ft (268 m)
Population (2010)[2]
• Total	244
• Estimate (2012[3])	243
• Density	208.5/sq mi (80.5/km^2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	65786
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-45218[4]
GNIS feature ID	0721732[5]

Macks Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 244 at the 2010 census.^[6]

History

A post office called Macks Creek has been in operation since 1872.^[7] The community takes its name from a nearby creek of the same name, which most likely was named after the local Mack or Hack family.^[8]

For years, Macks Creek had one of the most infamous speed traps in the entire nation, with a strictly enforced 45-MPH speed limit along US 54, which currently has a 65-MPH speed limit on either side of town. However, in 1995, this practice ended when the state of Missouri passed a law prohibiting Missouri cities and towns from collecting more than 45% of their total revenue from speeding tickets. Macks Creek reportedly had been collecting approximately 85% of its revenue from speeding tickets. The police department later resigned as well along with the mayor.^[9]

In 1997, a state audit of Macks Creeks treasury uncovered major financial woes. Shortly afterward, virtually every town official resigned from office and the city itself declared bankruptcy.^[10]

In 2012, voters approved dissolving the town with 69% in favor of the motion; above the required amount of 60%.^[11]

Geography

Macks Creek is located at 37°57′58″N 92°58′20″W / 37.96611°N 92.97222°W (37.966027, -92.972165).^[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km²), of which 1.17 square miles (3.03 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.^[1]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census^[2] of 2010, there were 244 people, 102 households, and 63 families residing in the city. The population density was 208.5 inhabitants per square mile (80.5/km²). There were 132 housing units at an average density of 112.8 per square mile (43.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 102 households of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, there were 267 people, 109 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 285.2 people per square mile (109.7/km²). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 137.8 per square mile (53.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 109 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $24,643. Males had a median income of $25,893 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,053. About 13.6% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.1% of those sixty five or over.

Economy

As of December 2004, there were the following in Macks Creek: cafe, bank, art gallery, post office, garage, public library, school, two churches, recording studio, senior housing, cemetery.

References

1. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
4. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. Voters dissolve Macks Creek after 86 years.
7. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
8. "Camden County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
9. Macks Creek rises from bankruptcy, bad reputation | KY3 | Related Content
10. Frankel, Todd C. "Why Missouri's Speed Trap Law Doesn't Work." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 17, 2009. Retrieved 2009-9-03.
11. Hartley, Gene. "Voters dissolve Mack Creek after 86 years". KY3. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
12. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.