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Aldrich, Missouri
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Village
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| Village of Aldrich | |
Location of Aldrich, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Polk |
| Incorporated | 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 469.14/sq mi (180.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65601
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-00568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397926 |
Aldrich is a small village in southwestern Polk County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 76 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield metropolitan area.
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History of Aldrich
Aldrich was founded in 1885. This happened when the railroad tracks were built through the area. The village was named after a railroad worker, Mr. Aldrich. A post office opened in Aldrich in 1886. The Aldrich United Methodist Church is the oldest church in the village. It was started in 1888 and is still active today.
Geography of Aldrich
Aldrich is located on Missouri Route 123. It sits just north of a part of Stockton Lake called the Little Sac River prong. Nearby towns include Fair Play, which is about 5.5 miles north. Eudora is about 4.5 miles south. Bolivar is seven miles to the northeast. The village covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Aldrich
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 189 | — | |
| 1910 | 225 | 19.0% | |
| 1920 | 261 | 16.0% | |
| 1930 | 283 | 8.4% | |
| 1940 | 239 | −15.5% | |
| 1950 | 198 | −17.2% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −8.6% | |
| 1970 | 66 | −63.5% | |
| 1980 | 53 | −19.7% | |
| 1990 | 76 | 43.4% | |
| 2000 | 75 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 80 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 76 | −5.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2010 census, 80 people lived in Aldrich. There were 34 households, which are groups of people living together. About 21 of these households were families. Most people living in Aldrich were White (96.3%). A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from other backgrounds (2.5%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
In 2010, about 32% of households had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 3 people. The median age in the village was 48 years old. This means half the people were younger than 48 and half were older. About 25% of residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.8%).
Notable Residents
Some members of the famous band The Ozark Mountain Daredevils once lived near Aldrich. They stayed on the Ruedi-Valley Ranch during their early days as a band.
See also
In Spanish: Aldrich (Misuri) para niños
