Bunker, Missouri facts for kids
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Bunker, Missouri
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Location of Bunker, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Reynolds, Dent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 444.95/sq mi (171.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63629
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-09694 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393462 |
Bunker is a small town located in the state of Missouri, USA. It sits across two counties: Dent County and Reynolds County. In 2020, about 295 people lived there.
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The Story of Bunker
Bunker was started in 1907. A businessman named Sylvanus J. Bunker founded it. He worked in the lumber industry, which means cutting down trees for wood.
Where is Bunker Located?
Bunker covers a total area of about 0.66 square miles (1.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Bunker?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 401 | — | |
| 1970 | 447 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 673 | 50.6% | |
| 1990 | 390 | −42.1% | |
| 2000 | 427 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 407 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 295 | −27.5% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 407 people living in Bunker. These people lived in 167 different homes. About 107 of these were families.
The town had about 617 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Bunker were White (99.26%). A small number were Native American (0.25%) or from two or more races (0.49%). About 0.98% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 33% of homes had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly 44% of homes were married couples living together.
- About 16% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
- Around 4% had a male head of household with no wife.
- About 36% of homes were not families.
- Nearly 34% of all homes had only one person living there.
- About 16% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average home had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.98 people. The average age of people in Bunker was 38.3 years.
- About 27% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years or older.
The town had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Schools in Bunker
The Bunker R-III School District runs the local schools. They operate one elementary school and Bunker High School. Bunker also has a public library. It is part of the Reynolds County Library District.
Famous People from Bunker
- Mel Bay: He was a musician. He is best known for writing many music education books.
See also
In Spanish: Bunker (Misuri) para niños
