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Blodgett, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Blodgett, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 209 |
| • Density | 1,595.42/sq mi (613.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63824
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-06346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398134 |
Blodgett is a small village located in Scott County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 213 people. By 2020, the population was 209.
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History of Blodgett
People started living in the area that is now Blodgett around 1869. A post office opened in Blodgett in 1870, helping the community grow. The village was named after Wells H. Blodgett, who was an important official for the railroad. Blodgett officially became a village in the year 1900.
Geography of Blodgett
Blodgett is a very small village. It covers an area of about 0.34 square kilometers (or 0.13 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes, rivers, or large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 43 | — | |
| 1900 | 209 | — | |
| 1910 | 422 | 101.9% | |
| 1920 | 392 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 252 | −35.7% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 218 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 203 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 220 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 255 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 202 | −20.8% | |
| 2000 | 265 | 31.2% | |
| 2010 | 213 | −19.6% | |
| 2020 | 209 | −1.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 213 people living in Blodgett. These people lived in 75 different homes, and 56 of these were families. The village had about 1638 people living in each square mile of land.
Most of the people in Blodgett were White (about 93%). There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds. Around 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Almost half of the homes in Blodgett had children under 18 living in them. Many homes were made up of married couples, while others were single-parent families or people living by themselves. On average, there were about 2 to 3 people living in each home.
The average age of people in Blodgett was about 36 and a half years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18, and about 10% were between 18 and 24. The rest were adults of various ages, with about 10% being 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were male, and a little less than half were female.
See also
In Spanish: Blodgett (Misuri) para niños
