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Houston was founded in 1857 [6] and was named after Sam Houston. [7] [8] During the Civil War, Houston was sometimes defended by units of the 5th Missouri State Militia. [9] The Arthur W. and Chloe B. Cole House, Houston High School, and Houston Ranger Station Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [10]
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.4 males.
In the town the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 79.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.
The town is in central Texas County on Missouri routes 137 and B, approximately six miles east of Houston. Yukon is about five miles south and Licking is about ten miles north on route 137. [7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.95 square miles (7.64 km 2), all land. [8]
There were 117 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older ...
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High Ridge is located in northern Jefferson County and is bordered to the north by Peaceful Village and Parkville. Missouri Route 30 runs through the community, leading northeast 23 miles (37 km) to downtown St. Louis and southwest 31 miles (50 km) to St. Clair.