Barnett, Missouri facts for kids
Barnett is a small city located in Morgan County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 158 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Missouri.
Quick facts for kids
Barnett, Missouri
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Location in Morgan County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 578.75/sq mi (223.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65011
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-03376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394066 |
History of Barnett
Barnett has had a few different names over the years. It was first called "Stone House" in 1858 when a post office opened there. Later, in 1875, its name changed to "Barnetsville." For a short time, it was even called "Marysville."
The town was rebuilt in 1880 after a tornado caused damage. That's when it got its current name, Barnett. This name came from an early settler in the area, Mr. Barnet.
A special old building in the city, the Jesse Ratcliff House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. This means it's an important historical site.
Geography and Location
Barnett is located in the eastern part of Morgan County. It sits on the south side of Missouri Route 52. This road can take you about 11 miles northwest to Versailles, which is the main town of the county. If you go about 6 miles southeast, you'll reach Eldon.
The city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Barnett is built on a ridge, which is like a raised line of land. Water from the north side of this ridge flows into Wilkes Creek. This creek eventually joins the Moreau River. Water from the south side flows into Indian Creek, which leads to the Lake of the Ozarks. Both the Moreau River and the Osage River (which feeds the Lake of the Ozarks) are part of the larger Missouri River system.
Population Information
The number of people living in Barnett has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 118 | — | |
| 1920 | 221 | 87.3% | |
| 1930 | 242 | 9.5% | |
| 1940 | 239 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 200 | −16.3% | |
| 1960 | 200 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 167 | −16.5% | |
| 1980 | 203 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 215 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 207 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 203 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −22.2% | |
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Barnett in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 203 people living in Barnett. These people lived in 81 different homes, and 56 of those were families. The city had about 752 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Barnett were White (93.6%). A small number were Native American or Asian, and some people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 30.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Barnett was 44.1 years old. About 23.6% of residents were under 18, and 14.3% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (55.2%) than females (44.8%) in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Barnett (Misuri) para niños
