Brookfield, Missouri facts for kids
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Brookfield, Missouri
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Location within Linn County (left) and Missouri (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.27 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,111 |
| • Density | 961.86/sq mi (371.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64628
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-08650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393426 |
| Website | brookfieldcity.com |
Brookfield is a city located in Linn County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,111 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and fun community events.
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History of Brookfield
Brookfield was first mapped out in 1859 by a man named John Wood Brooks. He was from Boston. You can still see his name honored in four streets in Brookfield: John, Wood, Brooks, and Boston streets. The city's post office started operating in 1860.
Brookfield was an important stop on the very first railroad built across Missouri. This railroad, called the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, was finished on February 13, 1859. Passenger trains served the town for over 100 years. The last daytime passenger train, the Kansas City Zephyr, stopped running through Brookfield on April 9, 1968.
Geography of Brookfield
Brookfield is located in Linn County, Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 4.29 square miles (11.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.27 square miles (11.07 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 402 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,264 | 463.2% | |
| 1890 | 4,547 | 100.8% | |
| 1900 | 5,484 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 5,749 | 4.8% | |
| 1920 | 6,304 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 6,428 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 6,174 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,810 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,694 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,491 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,555 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,888 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,769 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,542 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,111 | −9.5% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 4,542 people living in Brookfield. These people lived in 1,892 households. About 1,146 of these households were families. The city had about 1,063 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Brookfield were White (95.4%). There were also African American (1.3%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (0.3%) residents. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
In 2010, about 30.8% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (43.3%) were married couples living together. About 12.5% of households had a female head without a husband.
The average age of people in Brookfield was 40.6 years. About 25.8% of residents were under 18. About 20.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
Education in Brookfield
The Brookfield R-III School District runs the schools in the city. This includes an elementary school, a middle school, and Brookfield High School. There is also the Brookfield Area Career Center, which helps students learn job skills.
The town also has a public library, called the Brookfield Public Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Media in Brookfield
Newspapers
- Linn County Leader
Radio Stations
- KFMZ 1470, AM
- KZBK 96.9, FM
Arts and Culture
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Every year during the Labor Day weekend, Brookfield hosts a fun event called the Great Pershing Balloon Derby. It's a big hot air balloon festival!
In the fall, the Brookfield Bulldogs high school football team plays against the Marceline Tigers. This game is called the Bell Game. It's one of the oldest high school football rivalries in the United States. In 2012, the Bell Game won a national contest for the best football rivalry. It received over 1.7 million votes! The prize money was shared between Brookfield and Marceline.
Brookfield also hosts the Twin Parks Summer Festival every year. This festival takes place in Twin Parks and on Main Street. It marks the start of summer for local families. You can find craft vendors, games, a baby contest, and even a concert on Main Street with popular performers.
Notable People from Brookfield
Many interesting people have come from Brookfield:
- Doris Akers was a gospel singer and composer. She was born in Brookfield.
- Virgil Blossom was a school superintendent during an important time in the Civil Rights Movement. He was born in Brookfield in 1906.
- Don Pratt was a high-ranking officer in the military. He was born in Brookfield in 1892 and was killed on D-Day during World War II.
- Jeff Roe is a political consultant. He was born in Brookfield in 1970.
- Howard A. Rusk was a famous doctor who started a special rehabilitation center. He was born in Brookfield in 1901.
- Nellie Showalter was an early women's chess champion. She was born in Brookfield in 1870.
- Dorothy C. Stratton was the first woman to become an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was born in Brookfield in 1899.
See also
In Spanish: Brookfield (Misuri) para niños
