Cobalt, Missouri facts for kids
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Cobalt, Missouri
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Village
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| Cobalt Village | |
Location in Madison County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 1,771.81/sq mi (685.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63645 (Fredericktown)
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-15220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 753200 |
Cobalt is a small village located in Madison County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 264 people lived there. This was a bit more than the 226 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Cobalt?
Cobalt is found in the northeastern part of Madison County. It is right next to Fredericktown, which is the main city of the county. The village covers a small area of about 0.39 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Cobalt?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 434 | — | |
| 1970 | 238 | −45.2% | |
| 1980 | 272 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 254 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 189 | −25.6% | |
| 2010 | 226 | 19.6% | |
| 2020 | 264 | 16.8% | |
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The number of people living in Cobalt has changed over the years. For example, in 1960, there were 434 residents. By 2000, the population had decreased to 189. However, it has grown since then, reaching 264 people in 2020.
Cobalt's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Cobalt had 226 people living in 94 different homes. About 56 of these were families. The village had about 1,507 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Cobalt were White (99.56%). A small number (1.77%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 27.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (44.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.40 people, and the average family had 3.09 people.
The average age of people in Cobalt in 2010 was 39.8 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. About 11.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
See also
- In Spanish: Cobalt (Misuri) para niños
