Centerview, Missouri facts for kids
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Centerview, Missouri
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Location of Centerview, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 964.29/sq mi (373.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64019
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-12682 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0729717 |
Centerview is a small village located in Johnson County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 189 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of Missouri.
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The Story of Centerview
Centerview started out with a different name! It was first called Graham. The village was planned in 1865. It got its first name from Samuel C. Graham. He owned the land where the town was built. Later, in 1868, a post office opened. It was called Centerview. That is how the village got its current name.
Where is Centerview Located?
Centerview is found at coordinates 38°44′45″N 93°50′44″W / 38.74583°N 93.84556°W. This means it is in the western part of Missouri.
Land Area of the Village
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.51 square kilometers (0.20 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Nearby Roads and Cities
Centerview is located right on Missouri Route 58. This road helps people travel to and from the village. It is about seven miles (11 kilometers) west of a larger city called Warrensburg.
How Many People Live in Centerview?
The number of people living in Centerview has changed over the years. This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 268 | — | |
| 1930 | 175 | −34.7% | |
| 1940 | 198 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 179 | −9.6% | |
| 1960 | 208 | 16.2% | |
| 1970 | 234 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 223 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 214 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 249 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 267 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 189 | −29.2% | |
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The 2010 Census Results
In 2010, the census counted 267 people living in Centerview. There were 94 homes, and 65 of these were families. The village had about 114 housing units in total.
Many different people make up the population of Centerview. Most residents were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. About 3.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Centerview in 2010 was 29.4 years old. About 36.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means Centerview is a place with many young people and families.
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