Bragg City, Missouri facts for kids
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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 very small city located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 72 people lived there, making it a tiny community.
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The Story of Bragg City
Bragg City has an interesting past! It was first called Owl City when it was founded in 1894. This was around the time a railroad line reached the area. For a while, it was also known as "Clayroot."
A post office opened there in 1911 with the Clayroot name. But in 1917, the name officially changed to Bragg City. This new name honored W. G. Bragg, who owned the land where the city was built.
Where is Bragg City?
Bragg City is found in the western part of Pemiscot County. It's located northeast of a larger town called Kennett.
Two main roads, State Route K and State Route A, help people get around. State Route K goes through the city, linking it to Pascola to the east. State Route A runs through the northwest, connecting Bragg City to Wardell and U.S. Route 412. The city is quite small, covering about 0.20 square miles (0.53 square kilometers) of land.
How Many People Live Here?
| 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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The number of people living in Bragg City has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, over 400 people lived there. But by 2020, the population had dropped to just 72 residents.
A Look at 2010
In 2010, about 149 people lived in Bragg City. There were 53 homes, and 32 of these were families. Most people living there were White. A smaller number were Black, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living in them. The average age of people in Bragg City was around 35 years old. Almost half of the people were under 25 years old or between 25 and 44 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Bragg City (Misuri) para niños
