Berger, Missouri facts for kids
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Berger, Missouri
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Location of Berger, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 815.29/sq mi (315.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63014
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-04888 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394144 |
Berger is a small city in Franklin County, Missouri, in the United States. It is located south of the Missouri River. In 2020, about 256 people lived in Berger.
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History of Berger
The community of Berger was named after Casper Berger, who was an early settler in the area. A post office opened in Berger way back in 1856. The town itself was officially planned out and marked on a map in 1870.
Where is Berger Located?
Berger is a small town located in a flat area called the Berger Bottom. This area is a floodplain, which means it's a flat land next to a river that can sometimes get flooded. It sits right next to the Missouri River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Berger?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 134 | — | |
| 1930 | 231 | — | |
| 1940 | 213 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 210 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 187 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 226 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 214 | −5.3% | |
| 1990 | 247 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 206 | −16.6% | |
| 2010 | 221 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 256 | 15.8% | |
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A Look at Berger's Population
In 2010, there were 221 people living in Berger. They lived in 85 different homes, and 49 of these were families. The city had about 713 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Berger (99.5%) were White.
Many homes (38.8%) had children under 18 years old living there. About 44.7% of the homes were married couples. Some homes were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Berger was about 34 years old. About 28.5% of the residents were under 18. About 13.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
See also
- In Spanish: Berger (Misuri) para niños
