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Catron, Missouri
Location of Catron, Missouri
Location of Catron, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County New Madrid
Area
 • Total 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Land 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
282 ft (86 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 41
 • Density 110.22/sq mi (42.58/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63833
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-12052
GNIS feature ID 2396630

Catron is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 67 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Catron has been in operation since 1893. The community has the name of W. C. Catron, a pioneer citizen.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1930 152
1940 259 70.4%
1950 278 7.3%
1960 177 −36.3%
1970 122 −31.1%
1980 180 47.5%
1990 81 −55.0%
2000 68 −16.0%
2010 67 −1.5%
2020 41 −38.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 67 people, 28 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 181.1 inhabitants per square mile (69.9/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 86.5 per square mile (33.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.58% White, 14.93% Black or African American, and 1.49% from two or more races.

There were 28 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 46.5 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18% were from 25 to 44; 35.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Catron (Misuri) para niños

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