Page Contents for Lemay, Missouri

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Missouri state capital is Jefferson City.
The population of Lemay is approximately 17,215 (2000), 16645 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 7,580 (2000), 6915 (2010).
The amount of land area in Lemay is 10.626 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Lemay is 4.35 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.481 sq kilometers.
The distance from Lemay to Washington DC is 753 miles.
The distance to the Missouri state capital is 108 miles. (as the crow flies)
Lemay is positioned 38.53 degrees north of the equator and 90.28 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Lemay elevation is 470 feet above sea level.
Lemay per capita income is $ 18,730 (2000).
Lemay median income is $ 37,100 (2005).
The Lemay median home price is $ 101,600 (2005).

Location

in east-central Missouri about seven miles from St Louis. Other nearby communities include Bella Villa, St George, Wilbur Park, Mehlville, Affton, East Carondelet, Lakeshire and Green Park.
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History & History Related Items

Lemay was named after Francois Lemai, who owned the ferry across the Meramec River in the early 1800's.

Here is a history page for Lemay.
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Lemay City Government

South County is a region of St. Louis County that is unincorporated. The area is governed, solely, by St. Louis County. The government center is located in the City of Clayton. The names, Oakville, Mehlville, Concord Village, Lemay and Affton are strictly names of unincorporated "neighborhoods." They are not cities and do not have their own, individual governing bodies. The neighborhoods are represented by the Sixth District County Councilman, who sits on the St. Louis County Council, and the County Executive. Many services are provided by St. Louis County Government and some are not. (information from the South County Chamber of Commerce)

Lemay Chamber

Lemay Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 6642
St Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-631-2796

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South County Chamber of Commerce
6921 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-894-6800

Lemay Organizations

Lemay Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 6642
St Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-631-2796

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South County Chamber of Commerce
6921 South Lindbergh Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Phone: 314-894-6800 Lemay

Miscellany

1990 - 18,005
2000 - 17,215

The number of housing units was:
1990 - 7,774
2000 - 7,580

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Median age:
2000 - 39.4 years

Median household income:
2000 - $ 34,559
2005 - $ 37,100

Median house value:
2000 - $ 71,800
2005 - $ 101,600

Lemay is located in the Central Time zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.