Braymer, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Braymer, Missouri
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| Nickname(s):
Biggest Little Town in Missouri
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Location of Braymer, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 1,247.04/sq mi (481.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64624
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-08038 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393402 |
Braymer is a small city in southeast Caldwell County, Missouri. It is sometimes called the "Biggest Little Town in Missouri." In 2020, the city had a population of 737 people.
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A Look Back in Time
Braymer was founded in 1887. It was named after Judge Daniel Braymer, who was a local banker. A post office has been open in Braymer since the city was first established in 1887.
Where is Braymer Located?
The city of Braymer is located where three Missouri roads meet: Route 116, Route A, and Route N.
Nearby towns include Cowgill, which is about seven miles to the west-southwest. Ludlow is about 6.5 miles to the northeast in Livingston County. A stream called Mud Creek flows along the east side of Braymer.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Braymer covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Braymer?
This section shares information about the people who live in Braymer.
Population Changes Over Time
The table below shows how the number of people living in Braymer has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 399 | — | |
| 1900 | 767 | 92.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,027 | 33.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,018 | −0.9% | |
| 1930 | 933 | −8.3% | |
| 1940 | 975 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 955 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 874 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 919 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 986 | 7.3% | |
| 1990 | 886 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 910 | 2.7% | |
| 2010 | 878 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 737 | −16.1% | |
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Life in Braymer (2010)
In 2010, there were 878 people living in Braymer. These people lived in 368 different homes. About 234 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in Braymer were White (98.1%). A small number of people were Native American or Asian. Some people were also from two or more different backgrounds.
About 35% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (45.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband (13.6%). A few homes had a male head of the house without a wife (4.6%).
The average age of people in Braymer was 36.6 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 18% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.4%) and females (51.6%).
Famous Faces from Braymer
- Colin Brown was a professional football player. He played for teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills.
See also
In Spanish: Braymer (Misuri) para niños
