Armstrong, Missouri facts for kids
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Armstrong, Missouri
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Location of Armstrong, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 296.34/sq mi (114.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65230
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-01954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0713388 |
Armstrong is a small city located in Howard County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 243 people lived there. It's considered part of the larger Columbia area.
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The Story of Armstrong
Armstrong was officially planned and mapped out in 1878. It was named after a person known as Mr. Armstrong, who helped promote the railroad in the area. A post office has been open in Armstrong since it was founded in 1878.
Where is Armstrong?
Armstrong is located at coordinates 39°16′8″N 92°42′3″W / 39.26889°N 92.70083°W. This means it's at 39.268832 degrees North latitude and -92.700938 degrees West longitude. The city covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Armstrong?
The number of people living in Armstrong has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 76 | — | |
| 1890 | 248 | 226.3% | |
| 1900 | 461 | 85.9% | |
| 1910 | 579 | 25.6% | |
| 1920 | 616 | 6.4% | |
| 1930 | 548 | −11.0% | |
| 1940 | 468 | −14.6% | |
| 1950 | 424 | −9.4% | |
| 1960 | 387 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 354 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 360 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 310 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 287 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 284 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 243 | −14.4% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 284 people living in Armstrong. Most residents were White (about 95%). A small number were African American or Native American.
There were 111 households in the city. Many of these households (36%) had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.56 people.
The average age of people in Armstrong was 37.5 years. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Famous People from Armstrong
Armstrong has been home to some notable individuals:
- Ida M. Bowman Becks: She was a talented speaker, someone who supported women's right to vote, and an important community leader for African Americans.
- Frank P. Briggs: He served as a United States Senator and also worked as an Assistant U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
See Also
In Spanish: Armstrong (Misuri) para niños
