Bolckow, Missouri facts for kids
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Bolckow, Missouri
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Location of Bolckow, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Township | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 501.54/sq mi (193.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64427
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-06922 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394215 |
Bolckow is a small city in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. It's located in Benton Township. In 2020, about 163 people lived there. Bolckow is part of the larger St. Joseph metropolitan area, which includes cities in both Missouri and Kansas.
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History of Bolckow
Bolckow was planned and laid out around 1868. The city got its name from an official who worked for the Platte County Railroad. A post office opened in Bolckow in 1869, helping the community grow and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
According to the United States Census Bureau, Bolckow covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
Bolckow's population has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 346 people living there. The population grew to 405 by 1890, but then slowly decreased over many decades. By 2010, the population was 187 people, and in 2020, it was 163 people. This shows that Bolckow has become a smaller community over time.
Who Lives in Bolckow?
In 2010, there were 187 people living in Bolckow, making up 78 households. Most residents were White, with a small percentage of Asian residents and people of two or more races. A very small number of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Bolckow in 2010 was about 33.5 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old, and about 15.5% of the population was 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
