Bagnell, Missouri facts for kids
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Bagnell, Missouri
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Location in Miller County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Miller |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 43 |
| • Density | 91.49/sq mi (35.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65026 (Eldon)
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-02962 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396583 |
Bagnell is a small town in Miller County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, 43 people lived there. This number was lower than in 2010, when 93 people called Bagnell home.
History of Bagnell
Bagnell was officially planned out in 1882. This happened when the railroad tracks were built through the area. The town got its name from William Bagnell. He was from St. Louis County and ran a business that supplied wooden railroad ties along the Osage River. A post office opened in Bagnell in 1884. It stayed open until 1942.
Where is Bagnell?
Bagnell is located in the western part of Miller County. It sits on the north side of Little Gravois Creek. This creek flows into the Osage River, which forms the eastern edge of the town. The city of Lake Ozark is right next to Bagnell, to its southwest.
You can get to Bagnell by taking County Highway V. This road goes about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast from U.S. Route 54 to the center of town. The city of Eldon is about 9 miles (14 km) north. Osage Beach is about 6 miles (9.7 km) south.
A very important landmark nearby is Bagnell Dam. This huge dam creates the famous Lake of the Ozarks on the Osage River. It is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Bagnell.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Bagnell covers a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 0.13 square miles (0.33 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Bagnell?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 449 | — | |
| 1940 | 118 | −73.7% | |
| 1950 | 74 | −37.3% | |
| 1960 | 62 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 60 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 71 | 18.3% | |
| 1990 | 89 | 25.4% | |
| 2000 | 86 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 93 | 8.1% | |
| 2020 | 43 | −53.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 93 people living in Bagnell. These people lived in 43 different homes. About 24 of these homes were families. The town had about 198 people per square mile (76 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Bagnell were White (94.6%). A small number (5.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Bagnell was 42.3 years old. About 23.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 6.5% were 65 years old or older. The town had almost an equal number of males and females. About 49.5% were male and 50.5% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Bagnell (Misuri) para niños
