Centertown, Missouri facts for kids
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Centertown, Missouri
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| Village of Centertown | |
Location of Centertown, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | 299.58/sq mi (115.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65023
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-12664 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396636 |
Centertown is a small village in Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 284 people lived there. It is part of the larger area around Jefferson City, Missouri.
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History of Centertown
Centertown was planned and laid out in 1867. The village got its name because it is located near the geographic center of Missouri. A post office has been open in Centertown since 1867, serving the community for many years.
In 2016, the Garnett Farm Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place recognized for its historical importance.
Where is Centertown?
Centertown is located along U.S. Route 50. It is about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Jefferson City.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Centertown
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 154 | — | |
| 1910 | 285 | — | |
| 1920 | 243 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 259 | 6.6% | |
| 1940 | 271 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 248 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 190 | −23.4% | |
| 1970 | 277 | 45.8% | |
| 1980 | 304 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 356 | 17.1% | |
| 2000 | 257 | −27.8% | |
| 2010 | 278 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 284 | 2.2% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the village had 278 people living in 128 households. There were 77 families. The population density was about 293 people per square mile (113 people per square kilometer). This means how many people live in a certain area.
Most people living in Centertown were White. A small number of people were African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
About 24% of households had children under 18. Nearly half of the households were married couples living together. About 32% of all households were individuals living alone. Many of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in the village was about 45 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. About 20% were 65 or older. The village had slightly more females than males.
See also
In Spanish: Centertown (Misuri) para niños
