Claycomo, Missouri facts for kids
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Claycomo, Missouri
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Location of Claycomo, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.74 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,343 |
| • Density | 516.34/sq mi (199.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64119
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-14554 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397638 |
Claycomo is a small village in Clay County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. The name "Claycomo" is a mix of "Clay County, MO". This is called a portmanteau, which means combining parts of two words to make a new one.
In 2020, about 1,343 people lived in Claycomo. A big part of the village is home to the Ford Motor Company's Kansas City Assembly Plant. This plant builds cars and trucks.
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About Claycomo's Land
Claycomo is a village that covers about 2.55 square miles (6.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Claycomo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 808 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,423 | 76.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,841 | 29.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,671 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,668 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,267 | −24.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,430 | 12.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,343 | −6.1% | |
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The number of people living in Claycomo has changed over the years. In 1950, there were 808 residents. The population grew to its highest in 1970 with 1,841 people. By 2020, the population was 1,343.
Claycomo's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,430 people living in Claycomo. These people lived in 672 homes. About 369 of these homes were families.
Most people in Claycomo were White (95.1%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Claycomo was 45 years old. About 16.6% of residents were under 18. About 17.6% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (52%) than females (48%).
Schools and Learning
The North Kansas City School District serves the Claycomo area. Students in Claycomo go to Gracemore, Maplewood, or Ravenwood elementary schools. After elementary school, all students attend Maple Park Middle School. For high school, they go to Winnetonka High School.
Claycomo also has a public library. It is a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
See also
In Spanish: Claycomo (Misuri) para niños
