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Desloge
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The City of Desloge is located approximately 60 miles
south of St. Louis, in St. Francois County. It is
situated by Highways 67 & 8.
As of the census of 2000, there are 4,802 people,
1,963 households, and 1,336 families residing in
Desloge. There are 2,115 housing units at an average
density of 796.7/miČ. The racial makeup of the city is
98.63% White, 0.10% African American, 0.42% Native
American, 0.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.12%
from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races.
Hispanic or Latino of any race are 0.71% of the
population.
There are 1,963 households out of which 33.7% had
children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% are
married couples living together, 15.0% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are
non-families. 27.3% of all households are made up of
individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is
65 years of age or older. The average household size is
2.40 and the average family size is 2.90.
In Desloge the population is spread out with 25.3%
under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25
to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who are 65 years
of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every
100 females there are 86.8 males. For every 100 females
age 18 and over, there are 78.9 males.
The median income for a household in Desloge is
$31,956, and the median income for a family is $40,035.
Males have a median income of $35,451 versus $19,599 for
females. The per capita income for Desloge is $16,235.
(Some information courtesy of
Wikipedia.)
Recreation
- In the center of town (at Parkside & Walnut
Streets), Desloge City Park, offering
an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic
tables, barbeque pits, amphitheater, walking/jogging
path, and playground equipment.
- Brightwell Park (at Cedar Street & Brightwell
Blvd.) features three baseball diamonds
for little to senior league baseball and softball.
Community Services
- The City of Desloge Police Department is comprised
of 10 highly trained and competent personnel, offering
24 hour protection. Emergency calls are handled by
the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center.
In an emergency, dial 911. The City of Desloge
Police Department is located at 1000 North Desloge
Drive.
- The City of Desloge Volunteer Fire Department is one of the
finest volunteer departments in St. Francois County.
This professionally trained department utilizes state
of the art equipment, including a 2000 Pumper Truck.
In an emergency, dial 911. The City of Desloge
Volunteer Fire Department is located at 100 Chadrick
Street.
- The City of Desloge Public Works Department
oversees the Municipal Waterworks system, streets & alleys, trash removal, recycling,
and city maintenance. The Public Works Department is
located at 1000 East Chestnut Street.
- Free, once a week, trash pickup is offered to
Desloge residents. A citywide, voluntary, recycling
program is also available.
Health Services
Education
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August 9 - Board of
Aldermen, City Hall @ 7pm.