Branson West, Missouri
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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Branson West, Missouri
| settlement_type = City
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| image_map = Stone_County_Missouri_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Branson_West_Highlighted.svg
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| map_caption = Location of Branson West, Missouri
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Missouri
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = Stone
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| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Nita Jane Ayres
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| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_km2 = 12.22
| area_land_km2 = 12.22
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| area_total_sq_mi = 4.72
| area_land_sq_mi = 4.72
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
| population_as_of = 2020
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| population_total = 484
| population_density_km2 = 39.60
| population_density_sq_mi = 102.56
| timezone = Central (CST)
| utc_offset = -6
| timezone_DST = CDT
| utc_offset_DST = -5
| elevation_footnotes =
| elevation_m = 417
| elevation_ft = 1368
| coordinates = {{coord|36|42|18|N|93|22|16|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 65737
| area_code = 417
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| blank_info = 29-07989{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}
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| blank1_info = 1669588{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=United States Geological Survey|date=2007-10-25}}
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Branson West is a city in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2907989|access-date=2021-12-02|website=data.census.gov}}
History
Originally known as Linchpin, the crossroads of highways 13 and 76 was officially called Lakeview until February 25, 1992, when the city officially changed its name to Branson West in an effort to capitalize on the explosive growth of neighboring Branson.{{Cite web |title=City of Branson West, MO: City Name Change |url=http://www.ecode360.com/27856044}} The bid initially paid off as the population of Branson West grew from 37 to 408 between 1990 and 2000; growth has since tapered off, mostly due to the town's isolation and lack of nearby amenities.
Geography
Branson West is located at {{coord|36|42|18|N|93|22|16|W|type:city}} (36.704978, -93.371245).{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|4.49|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}
Demographics
{{US Census population
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|1980= 58
|1990= 37
|2000= 408
|2010= 478
|2020= 484
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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Branson West is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.
=2010 census=
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-07-08}} of 2010, there were 478 people, 179 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|106.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 215 housing units at an average density of {{convert|47.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.9% of the population.
There were 179 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.08.
The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
=2000 census=
At the 2000 census, there were 408 people, 136 households and 107 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|218.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 161 housing units at an average density of {{convert|86.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.10% White, 0.74% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 1.72% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.92% of the population.
There were 136 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.31.
Age distribution was 31.9% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.
The median household income was $31,250, and the median family income was $30,313. Males had a median income of $20,179 versus $17,188 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,326. About 9.3% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.
Airport
Branson West Airport,{{FAA-airport|ID=FWB|use=PU|own=PU|site=11568.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 11 February 2010. also known as Branson West Municipal Airport,{{cite web |url=http://www.cityofbransonwest.com/airport/airportindexpage.shtml |title=Branson West Municipal Airport |publisher=City of Branson West |accessdate=March 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221044513/http://www.cityofbransonwest.com/airport/airportindexpage.shtml |archivedate=February 21, 2010 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/stone/79640152.html |title=Branson West airport runway open for business |publisher=Associated Press |date=December 18, 2009 }}{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the central business district of the Branson West. The airport is also known as Emerson Field, named for Robert Emerson, an aviator and former owner of the property.
Funded via a federal grant of $16 million, it is a general aviation airport designed for private and charter aircraft.{{cite web | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090529172555/http://www.ky3.com/news/local/45922362.html | url = http://www.ky3.com/news/local/45922362.html | title = Branson West airport taking shape | publisher = KY3 News | date = May 23, 2009| archivedate= May 29, 2009}} The airport was built on {{convert|200|acre|km2}} donated by the Conco Companies of Springfield, with an additional {{convert|40|acre|m2}} acquired by the city for runway protection zones. Another {{convert|450|acre|km2}} donated by Kay Renfro will be used for future development, and {{convert|200|acre|km2}} donated by city treasurer Martin Eastwood will serve as a conservation buffer zone.{{cite web | url = http://www.bransoninvestmentproperty.com/xsites/Agents/DeveloperDirectRealty/content/uploadedFiles/BDN%20-%20Branson%20West%20Airport%20Could%20be%20Ready%20by%20Fall%20-%202-21-08.pdf | title = First flights could depart Branson West airport by late fall | publisher = Branson Daily News | date = March 1, 2008}}
References
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External links
- http://www.cityofbransonwest.com
{{Stone County, Missouri}}
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Category:Cities in Stone County, Missouri