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Canalou, Missouri
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Canalou
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Location of Canalou, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | New Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 158 |
| • Density | 782.18/sq mi (302.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63828
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-11026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393727 |
Canalou is a city in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States. The population was 338 at the 2010 census. The ZIP code is 63828.
History
Canalou had its start in 1902 as a lumber company town. A post office called Canalou has been in operation since 1903. It is unknown why the name "Canalou" was applied to this community.
Geography
Canalou is located in northwest New Madrid County approximately one mile from the Stoddard County line. It is on Missouri Route H three miles west of Matthews. Sikeston is nine miles to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 477 | 61.1% | |
| 1930 | 359 | −24.7% | |
| 1940 | 419 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 438 | 4.5% | |
| 1960 | 447 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 358 | −19.9% | |
| 1980 | 369 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 319 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 348 | 9.1% | |
| 2010 | 338 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 158 | −53.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 338 people, 114 households, and 77 families living in the city. The population density was 1,690.0 inhabitants per square mile (652.5/km2). There were 121 housing units at an average density of 605.0 per square mile (233.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 1.18% Black or African American, 0.89% Native American, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.
There were 114 households, of which 47.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.52.
The median age in the city was 32 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Media
The Public Radio International documentary show This American Life aired a half-hour segment featuring Canalou, titled "You Can't Go Home Again," as part of its April 9, 1999 "Do-Gooders" episode.
Notable people
- Eddie Lee Jackson, IIllinois state representative, born in Canalou
- Michael Parkes (artist) was born in Sikeston and grew up in Canalou.
See also
In Spanish: Canalou (Misuri) para niños
