Browning, Missouri facts for kids
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Browning, Missouri
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| City of Browning | |
Location of Browning, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Linn, Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 418.74/sq mi (161.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64630
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-08884 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393438 |
Browning is a small city in the state of Missouri, USA. It is located across two counties: Linn and Sullivan. In 2020, about 219 people lived there.
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History of Browning
Browning was officially started in 1872. It was named after the family of J. A. Browning, who worked for the railroad. A post office opened in Browning the very next year, in 1873.
Where is Browning Located?
Browning is found right on the border between Linn and Sullivan counties. It sits along Missouri Route 5. If you travel south from Browning, you'll reach Purdin. If you go north, you'll find Milan.
A stream called Locust Creek flows along the west side of the city. A railroad, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, also passes through Browning. The city covers a total area of about 1.35 square kilometers (0.52 square miles), and all of it is land.
People in Browning
The number of people living in Browning has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 187 | — | |
| 1890 | 527 | 181.8% | |
| 1900 | 726 | 37.8% | |
| 1910 | 629 | −13.4% | |
| 1920 | 694 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 590 | −15.0% | |
| 1940 | 531 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 492 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 412 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 412 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 368 | −10.7% | |
| 1990 | 331 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 317 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 265 | −16.4% | |
| 2020 | 219 | −17.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Browning's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 265 people living in Browning. These people lived in 110 different homes. The average number of people in each home was about 2.4.
Most of the people in Browning were White (96.2%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 6.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Browning was about 38.7 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 16% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Famous Person from Browning
- Gene Bartow - He was a very successful college basketball coach. He is even in the Hall of Fame. He was born and grew up near Browning.
See also
In Spanish: Browning (Misuri) para niños
