La Monte, Missouri | |
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City | |
![]() Location of La Monte, Missouri |
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Coordinates: 38°46′18″N 93°25′26″W / 38.77167°N 93.42389°WCoordinates: 38°46′18″N 93°25′26″W / 38.77167°N 93.42389°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Pettis |
Area | |
• Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
• Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,140 |
• Estimate (2012) | 1,141 |
• Density | 1,008.8/sq mi (389.5/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 65337 |
Area code(s) | 660 |
FIPS code | 29-40520 |
GNIS feature ID | 0736313 |
La Monte is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,140 at the 2010 census.
La Monte was originally called Boomer, and under the latter name was platted in 1866. The present name of La Monte, after an acquaintance of an early postmaster, was adopted in 1870 when the railroad was extended through the neighborhood.
La Monte is located at 38°46′18″N 93°25′26″W / 38.77167°N 93.42389°W (38.771718, -93.423980).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.14 square miles (2.95 km2), of which, 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,140 people, 399 households, and 263 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,008.8 inhabitants per square mile (389.5/km2). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 403.5 per square mile (155.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 22.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35.8% of the population.