Bigelow, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bigelow, Missouri
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Location of Bigelow, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Holt |
| Township | Bigelow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5 |
| • Density | 52.08/sq mi (20.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64437
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-05464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398120 |
Bigelow is a small village located in the western part of Holt County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 5 people lived there.
History of Bigelow
Bigelow got its name from someone who helped promote railroads in the area. A post office, which is where mail is sorted and sent, opened in Bigelow in 1869. It stayed open for a very long time, finally closing in 1992.
Geography and Location
Bigelow is a tiny village, covering an area of about 0.25 square kilometers (or 0.10 square miles). It's all land, with no water areas within its borders.
This village is located close to the northwest edge of the Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a special place for wildlife. Bigelow is also found in the Missouri River Valley, which is the area around the famous Missouri River.
If you're looking for Bigelow on a map, it's about three miles southwest of a town called Mound City. It's also about four miles northeast of another place called Fortescue.
Population Changes in Bigelow
The number of people living in Bigelow has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 190 | — | |
| 1900 | 195 | — | |
| 1910 | 156 | −20.0% | |
| 1920 | 161 | 3.2% | |
| 1930 | 138 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 143 | 3.6% | |
| 1950 | 132 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 100 | −24.2% | |
| 1970 | 84 | −16.0% | |
| 1980 | 67 | −20.2% | |
| 1990 | 32 | −52.2% | |
| 2000 | 38 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 27 | −28.9% | |
| 2020 | 5 | −81.5% | |
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In 2010, the village had 27 residents living in 12 different homes. The population density was about 300 people per square mile. All the residents were identified as White. The average age of people in the village was around 33.8 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Bigelow (Misuri) para niños
