Birch Tree, Missouri facts for kids
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Birch Tree, Missouri
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Location of Birch Tree, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shannon |
| Township | Birch Tree |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
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| • Total | 541 |
| • Density | 391.75/sq mi (151.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65438
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-05734 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394170 |
Birch Tree is a small city in southwest Shannon County, Missouri, United States. It is a quiet place located in a beautiful part of the state. In 2020, the population of Birch Tree was 541 people.
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History of Birch Tree
The community of Birch Tree has been around for a long time. A post office first opened here in the 1860s. The town got its name from a group of birch trees that grew near the original town site.
Geography of Birch Tree
Birch Tree is located in the Missouri Ozarks. The Ozarks are a region of hills and forests in the central United States. The city is in the southwestern part of Shannon County.
Location and Size
Birch Tree is on US Route 60. It is about 11 miles east of Mountain View. It is also about 8.5 miles west of Winona. The city covers a total area of about 1.38 square miles (3.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Birch Tree
The number of people living in Birch Tree has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 535 | — | |
| 1910 | 497 | — | |
| 1920 | 452 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 505 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 495 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 409 | −17.4% | |
| 1960 | 420 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 573 | 36.4% | |
| 1980 | 622 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 599 | −3.7% | |
| 2000 | 634 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 679 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 541 | −20.3% | |
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Birch Tree in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 679 people living in Birch Tree. These people lived in 298 households. About 29.5% of these households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.28 people.
The average age of people in the city was 38.9 years. About 24.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 17.4% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (51.7%) than males (48.3%).
Education in Birch Tree
Students in Birch Tree attend schools operated by the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-III School District. Birch Tree Elementary School is located right in the community. The town also has a place for people to borrow books, called the Birch Tree City Library.
Famous People from Birch Tree
Birch Tree is the hometown or childhood home of a few well-known people:
- Mel Carnahan: He was born in Birch Tree. Mel Carnahan served as the Governor of Missouri from 1993 to 2000. He was also the only person ever to be elected to the U.S. Senate after he had passed away.
- Bob Holden: He grew up in Birch Tree. Bob Holden also became the Governor of Missouri, serving from 2001 to 2005.
See also
In Spanish: Birch Tree (Misuri) para niños
