Camden Point, Missouri facts for kids
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Camden Point, Missouri
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Location of Camden Point, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 714.06/sq mi (275.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64018
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| Area code(s) | 816, 975 |
| FIPS code | 29-10792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393510 |
Camden Point is a small city located in Platte County, Missouri, in the United States. It's part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area, which means it's close to the big city of Kansas City. In 2020, about 457 people lived in Camden Point.
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What is the History of Camden Point?
Camden Point has been around for a long time! A post office opened here way back in 1837. The name "Camden" probably came from a place in England, or maybe from another town in the United States that was also named after a place in England.
Where is Camden Point Located?
Camden Point is a small city. It covers an area of about 0.60 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Camden Point?
The number of people living in Camden Point has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 77 | — | |
| 1880 | 142 | 84.4% | |
| 1890 | 177 | 24.6% | |
| 1900 | 170 | −4.0% | |
| 1910 | 169 | −0.6% | |
| 1920 | 212 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 192 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 140 | −27.1% | |
| 1950 | 147 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 171 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 264 | 54.4% | |
| 1980 | 263 | −0.4% | |
| 1990 | 373 | 41.8% | |
| 2000 | 484 | 29.8% | |
| 2010 | 474 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 457 | −3.6% | |
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What Was the Population Like in 2010?
In 2010, there were 474 people living in Camden Point. These people lived in 174 different homes. Most of the people living in the city were White. A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds.
Many homes had families, with about 38.5% of them having children under 18 years old. Most families were married couples living together. The average age of people in Camden Point was about 39.7 years old. About 26.2% of the residents were under 18.
What About Schools and Libraries?
The North Platte County R-I School District runs a school right in Camden Point called North Platte Elementary School. This is where younger students in the community go to learn.
Camden Point also has a public library. It's a part of the Mid-Continent Public Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
See also
In Spanish: Camden Point (Misuri) para niños
