Bosworth, Missouri facts for kids
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Bosworth, Missouri
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Downtown in winter 2019
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Location of Bosworth, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 213 |
| • Density | 384.48/sq mi (148.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64623
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-07426 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394224 |
Bosworth is a small city located in Carroll County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 213 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history and interesting facts about its community.
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A Look Back at Bosworth's History
Bosworth was founded a long time ago, in 1888. It was named after one of the early settlers who helped start the community. A post office also opened in Bosworth in 1888, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Bosworth Located?
Bosworth is located in Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.43 square kilometers (or 0.55 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Bosworth? (Population Facts)
This section shares facts about the people living in Bosworth. It's like taking a snapshot of the community at different times.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 401 | — | |
| 1910 | 767 | 91.3% | |
| 1920 | 672 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 612 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 505 | −17.5% | |
| 1950 | 503 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 465 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 386 | −17.0% | |
| 1980 | 394 | 2.1% | |
| 1990 | 334 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 382 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 305 | −20.2% | |
| 2020 | 213 | −30.2% | |
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Bosworth's Population in 2010
In 2010, the U.S. Census counted 305 people living in Bosworth. These people lived in 122 different homes, and 71 of these were families.
There were about 554 people living in each square mile of the city. There were also 158 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Bosworth were white (98.7%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families in Bosworth
Out of the 122 homes, about 36% had children under 18 living there. About 41% were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household (13.9%) or a male head of household (3.3%) without a spouse. About 41.8% were non-family households.
About 33.6% of all homes had just one person living there. And 16.4% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.50 people in each household and 3.25 people in each family.
Age Groups in Bosworth
The average age of people in Bosworth in 2010 was 36.4 years old.
- About 27.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.1% were 65 years old or older.
The city had a nearly even number of males and females. About 48.9% of the population was male, and 51.1% was female.
Famous People from Bosworth
Some well-known people have connections to Bosworth:
- Lewis Eldon Atherton: A historian who taught at the University of Missouri.
- Barbara Ann Blakeley: A model and socialite, known for being the wife of singer Frank Sinatra.
- Robert Simpson: An athlete who was born in Bosworth.
See also
In Spanish: Bosworth (Misuri) para niños
