Ballwin, Missouri

St. Louis County

29-03160

Ballwin is a city in St. Louis County in the U.S. state of Missouri.

Geography

Ballwin is located at 38 ° 35'41 " north latitude and 90 ° 32'54 " west longitude. The center of the city of St. Louis is located 25 kilometers to the east. The highways Interstate 44 and Interstate 64 run a few kilometers from the city center.

History

To 1797 or 1798 was the descendant of Irish ancestors John Ball in the area and bought land there. Since at this time Spanish land law was applicable, it took several years until the ownership has been decided in his favor. Once in 1826, Jefferson City had established itself as the new headquarters of the State of Missouri, a major road was built to St. Louis, on the land of John Ball led directly over from there. He then founded the city of "Ball Show", which he did shortly thereafter been renamed " Ballwin ". Has been handed down legends recount that the name change was based on the rivalry with the neighboring Manchester. John Ball believed to win over the competition city in terms of growth and reputation in the future (English " win" ), which is why he anfügte the "win" his name. In fact, the city grew steadily and is now a popular residential area with over 30,000 residents.

Demographic data

In 2010, a population was determined by 30 404 people, which represents a decrease of 2.8 % compared to the year 2000. The average age of residents in 2010 was 41.2 years.

The ancestors of the present inhabitants of the town go to 39.7% from immigrants from Germany back, 21.3 % came from Ireland, 13% in England, 7.7% from Italy, 5% from the United States and 4.4% from Poland. For a number of other countries came from a total of more 8.9%.