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Bragg City, Missouri
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Bragg City
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Location of Bragg City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 352.94/sq mi (136.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63827
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-07876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396600 |
Bragg City is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 72 at the 2020 census.
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History
Bragg City was originally named Owl City, and under the latter name was laid out in 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point. Another early variant name was "Clayroot". A post office called Clayroot was established in 1911, and the name was changed to Bragg City in 1917. The present name honors W. G. Bragg, the original owner of the site.
Geography
Bragg City is situated in western Pemiscot County, northeast of Kennett. State Route K traverses Bragg City, connecting it with Pascola to the east. State Route A runs through the northwestern part of Bragg City, connecting it with Wardell to the northeast and U.S. Route 412 to the southwest.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 402 | — | |
| 1930 | 205 | −49.0% | |
| 1940 | 318 | 55.1% | |
| 1950 | 294 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 274 | −6.8% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −23.4% | |
| 1980 | 200 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 117 | −41.5% | |
| 2000 | 189 | 61.5% | |
| 2010 | 149 | −21.2% | |
| 2020 | 72 | −51.7% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 149 people, 53 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 745.0 per square mile (287.6/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 305.0 per square mile (117.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.92% White, 4.03% Black or African American, 2.01% Native American, 3.36% Asian, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.
There were 53 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.59.
The median age was 35.8 years. 32.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
See also
In Spanish: Bragg City (Misuri) para niños
