Coffey, Missouri facts for kids
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Coffey, Missouri
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Location of Coffey, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Daviess |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 725.96/sq mi (279.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64636
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-15274 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393584 |
Coffey is a small city located in northern Daviess County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 151 people called Coffey home.
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History of Coffey
How Coffey Got Its Name
The city of Coffey was first established in 1856. It was originally known as Coffeyburg. A person named B. H. Coffey founded the town, and that's how it got its name!
From Coffeyburg to Coffey
A post office was set up in Coffeyburg in 1867. Later, in 1910, the name of the town was officially changed to just Coffey.
Geography of Coffey
Where is Coffey Located?
Coffey is found in the north-central part of Daviess County. It sits right along Missouri Route 13, which is a main road. If you travel south on Route 13, you'll find Jameson about eight miles away. Gallatin is a bit further, about 12 miles south.
Size of the City
The United States Census Bureau tells us that Coffey is quite small. Its total area is about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Coffey
How Many People Live in Coffey?
The number of people living in Coffey has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 390 | — | |
| 1910 | 349 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 367 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 275 | −25.1% | |
| 1940 | 245 | −10.9% | |
| 1950 | 253 | 3.3% | |
| 1960 | 190 | −24.9% | |
| 1970 | 157 | −17.4% | |
| 1980 | 165 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 131 | −20.6% | |
| 2000 | 140 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 166 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −9.0% | |
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A Closer Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 166 people living in Coffey. These people lived in 60 different homes. Most of the people living in Coffey were White.
Many homes (40%) had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.77 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
Age Groups in Coffey
The median age in Coffey in 2010 was 33.2 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 33.2.
- About 28.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.9% were 65 years or older.
There were slightly more females (53.6%) than males (46.4%) living in Coffey at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Coffey (Misuri) para niños
