Brandsville, Missouri facts for kids
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Brandsville, Missouri
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Location of Brandsville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 124 |
| • Density | 243.30/sq mi (93.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65688
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-07948 |
| GNIS feature ID = | 2394241 |
Brandsville is a small city in the state of Missouri, United States. It is located in Howell County. In 2020, about 124 people lived there.
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History of Brandsville
Brandsville was officially started in 1883. It was named after Michael Brand. He was the first owner of the land where the city was built. A post office opened in Brandsville in the same year.
Geography and Location
Brandsville is in the southeastern part of Howell County. It is located along U.S. Route 63. This road is southeast of West Plains. Brandsville is also very close to the border of Oregon County.
The city covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
People of Brandsville
The number of people living in Brandsville has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 352 residents. By 1960, the population had dropped to 128. It then went up and down. In 2010, 161 people lived in Brandsville. By 2020, the population was 124.
Life in Brandsville (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 161 people living in Brandsville. These people lived in 61 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 39 families lived in the city.
The average age of people in Brandsville was about 30.9 years old.
- About 27% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years or older.
Most people living in Brandsville were White. About 12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
