Bevier, Missouri facts for kids
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Bevier, Missouri
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Location in Macon County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Macon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 636 |
| • Density | 612.72/sq mi (236.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63532
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-05266 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394160 |
Bevier is a small city in Macon County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 636 people lived there. This city is known for its history, especially its connection to coal mining.
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The Story of Bevier
Bevier was started in 1858. It was planned out next to a new railroad track. The town was named after Robert Bevier. He was from Kentucky and later became a colonel. A post office opened in Bevier the same year.
In 1860, people found coal in Bevier. Coal mining became very important for the town's economy. It stayed important for many years. Bevier officially became a village in 1881. It then became a city in 1889.
Where is Bevier?
Bevier is in the southern part of Macon County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°44′57″N 92°33′50″W / 39.74917°N 92.56389°W. U.S. Route 36 goes through the northern edge of the city. You can get to it from Highways C and O.
If you go east on US 36 for about 5 miles (8 km), you will reach Macon. Macon is the main city of the county. If you go west for about 28 miles (45 km), you will get to Brookfield.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Bevier covers about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small creek flows through the middle of town. It flows west towards the Middle Fork of the Little Chariton River. This river then flows into the Missouri River.
People of Bevier
The number of people living in Bevier has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 833 | — | |
| 1880 | 867 | 4.1% | |
| 1890 | 876 | 1.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,808 | 106.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,900 | 5.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,868 | −1.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,229 | −34.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,105 | −10.1% | |
| 1950 | 838 | −24.2% | |
| 1960 | 781 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 806 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 733 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 643 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 723 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 718 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 636 | −11.4% | |
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Bevier in 2010
In 2010, there were 718 people living in Bevier. These people lived in 287 households. About 191 of these were families. The city had about 697 people per square mile (269 per square kilometer).
Most people in Bevier were White (97.4%). A small number were African American (1.3%) or Asian (0.4%). About 1% of the people were from two or more races. Very few people (0.1%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.9% of households had children under 18. Almost half (46.0%) were married couples. About 15.3% had a female head of household with no husband. About 5.2% had a male head of household with no wife.
The average age in Bevier was 40.1 years. About 26.2% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%).
Famous People from Bevier
- Robert Bevier (1834–1889), a colonel during the American Civil War.
- John V. Cox (born 1930), a major general in the United States Marine Corps.
See also
In Spanish: Bevier (Misuri) para niños
