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Argyle, Missouri
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| Village of Argyle | |
Location in Osage County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Osage, Maries |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Named for | Argyll, Scotland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 357.32/sq mi (138.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65001
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-01828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397437 |
Argyle is a small town in Missouri, a state in the United States. It's located in both Osage and Maries counties. In 2020, about 144 people lived there. The part of Argyle in Osage County is near Jefferson City, which is the capital of Missouri.
History
Argyle got its name from a place called Argyll in Scotland. It used to be known as "Campbell's Switch." A post office opened in Argyle in 1904. This was the same year the town officially became a village.
Geography
Argyle is in the southern part of Osage County. It's very close to the line that separates Osage and Maries counties. A small part of the town even goes into Maries County.
The town is on the north side of Loose Creek. It's about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of the Maries River. Nearby towns include Koeltztown to the north and Vienna to the southeast. Jefferson City, the state capital, is about 29 miles (47 km) to the northwest.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Argyle covers about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers) of land. The Loose Creek flows through the area. Water from Argyle eventually flows into the Maries River, then the Osage River, and finally into the Missouri River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 176 | — | |
| 1920 | 239 | 35.8% | |
| 1930 | 213 | −10.9% | |
| 1940 | 209 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 162 | −22.5% | |
| 1960 | 99 | −38.9% | |
| 1970 | 262 | 164.6% | |
| 1980 | 216 | −17.6% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 164 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 162 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 144 | −11.1% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 162 people living in Argyle. These people lived in 75 different homes. Most of the people living in Argyle were White. A very small number were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Argyle was 42 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18. About 25% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females.
Notable Person
- Wilbur L. Creech, a general in the U.S. Air Force
See also
In Spanish: Argyle (Misuri) para niños
