Conway, Missouri facts for kids
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Conway, Missouri
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| City of Conway | |
Location of Conway, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Laclede |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Land | 1.82 sq mi (4.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 399.89/sq mi (154.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65632
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-16192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393623 |
Conway is a small city in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. It is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Lebanon. In 2010, about 788 people lived in Conway. By 2020, the population was 729.
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History of Conway
Conway was officially planned out in 1869. The city was named after a local business owner. A post office has been open in Conway since 1871.
Geography of Conway
Conway is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 4.74 square kilometers (1.83 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Conway's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 217 | — | |
| 1900 | 272 | 25.3% | |
| 1910 | 394 | 44.9% | |
| 1920 | 546 | 38.6% | |
| 1930 | 576 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 516 | −10.4% | |
| 1950 | 514 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 500 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 547 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 601 | 9.9% | |
| 1990 | 629 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 743 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 788 | 6.1% | |
| 2020 | 729 | −7.5% | |
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Who Lives in Conway? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 788 people living in Conway. These people lived in 303 households. A household is a group of people living together. There were also 213 families.
Most people in Conway were White (94.8%). A small number of residents were African American (0.4%). Some were Native American (0.9%) or Asian (0.1%). About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (43.2%) had children under 18 living there. About 46.2% of households were married couples. Some households (16.5%) had a female head without a husband. Others (7.6%) had a male head without a wife.
The average age in Conway was 33.9 years old. About 30.6% of residents were under 18. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Culture and Community Life
Annual Town Festival: Conway Community Days
Every year, the people of Conway hold a special community festival. It is called "Conway Community Days." This festival happens in September, the weekend after Labor Day.
The festival starts on a Friday evening. It continues until early Sunday morning. You can find food vendors and enjoy dancing and singing. There are also fun amusement rides. Local youth groups, churches, and adult organizations take part in a parade.
Sports: Go Bears!
Conway is proud of its sports teams, known as the Conway "Bears." In the 2006-2007 basketball season, the Conway Bears had an amazing record of 26 wins and 3 losses. They were champions of the Summit Conference. They also won their Class 3 District 13 and Sectional championships. They almost made it to the state final four!
The 2006-2007 basketball Bears also won the Conway Invitational Tournament. They won the Skyline Invitational as well. This was the best basketball record in the school's history.
In 2008, the Conway baseball Bears finished third in the state tournament. This was a first for the school's baseball team. Also in 2008, Dallis Bailey from Conway won the 800-meter state championship in track as a freshman. A girls' relay team also earned all-state honors.
Scouting in Conway
Conway has a long history of Scouting for young people. Cub Scout Pack 44, Boy Scout Troop 44, and BSA Venture Crew 44 are all active in the community. These groups are part of the Ozark Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Girls in Conway also participate in Girl Scouting. They are part of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland.
Youth Education in Conway
Conway is home to all the schools in the Laclede County R-1 school district. This school district was formed by combining different school districts. This happened in the middle of the 20th century. One of the biggest changes was joining with the Phillipsburg School District.
Notable Person from Conway
- Harry Holman: He was an actor who appeared in over 100 movies. One of his famous roles was in the movie It's a Wonderful Life.
See also
In Spanish: Conway (Misuri) para niños
