Advance, Missouri is a small town located in Stoddard County with a population of 2,966. It has an average population density of 24 people per square mile compared to the US density of 93 people per square mile. Advance serves as a great hub for year-round outdoor activities and local sporting events. In the summertime, Cedar Hill Lake is just minutes away and provides swimming, camping, fishing, and more. During the winter months, hunting is very popular in the area for deer, turkey, dove, and more.
Local businesses in Advance include The Iron Horse Bar & Grill which offers burgers and other American favorites to residents and visitors alike. The Left Bank Coffee Co. serves specialty coffee drinks and baked goods in a cozy cafe atmosphere on Main Street. There are also several small shops where you can find unique gifts or souvenirs such as advance Mercantile.
The community also has several organizations that serve the public including the Boy Scouts of America Troop 208 which helps young boys develop essential skills such as leadership and responsibility through outdoor activities like camping and hiking; Citizens For A Better Community (CBC) which works to foster positive change locally through volunteerism; and the Advance United Methodist Church which offers numerous services for its members such as Bible studies, Sunday school classes, worship services, youth group meetings, and more.
Finally, locals come out every summer for one of the most popular sporting events in town - The Annual Watermelon Festival Softball Tournament held at City Park Ball Fields in July each year featuring teams from all around Southeast Missouri competing for championship glory!
The population in Advance (zip 63730) is 2,966. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Advance (zip 63730) is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Advance (zip 63730) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Advance (zip 63730)
- 54.5% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 18.5% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Advance (zip 63730)
- 98.6% are White
- 0.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander