Kimmswick, Missouri

Kimmswick is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kimmswick had a population of 133.

Geography

Kimmswick is next to the Mississippi River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Nearby Imperial was once known as West Kimmswick. Today, Kimmswick is an enclave of Imperial.

History

Kimmswick was platted in 1859 by Theodore Kimm, who gave the town his last name. A post office called Kimmswick was established in 1858, and remains open.

The Kimmswick Historic District and Windsor Harbor Road Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 157 people, 56 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 68 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 90.4% White, 1.3% African American, 6.4% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.34.

The median age in the city was 32.5 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census

Anheuser House

thumb|Anheuser Estate. July 5, 2025

Is an estate built in 1867 that overlooks the Mississippi River. The Anheuser family bought the estate in 1916. Fred and Mabel Ruth Anheuser owed it until their deaths in 1984 and 2000 respectively. Fred's great-grandfather, Eberhard Anheuser, established the E. Anheuser Brewing Company, which eventually evolved into the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company. Mabel-Ruth Anheuser donated the home and grounds to the city of Kimmswick along with $1.5 million for the upkeep of the estate. The estate is available on occasion for tours and also available to rent for special occasions.