Cooter, Missouri facts for kids
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Cooter, Missouri
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Cooter High School
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Location of Cooter, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 343 |
| • Density | 1,162.71/sq mi (448.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63839
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-16336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393630 |
Cooter is a small city located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 343 people.
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History of Cooter
Cooter got its name in 1854. It was named after the Coutre family, who were French. The head of this family was Portell Coutre from New Madrid, Missouri.
During World War II, a small airfield was built near Cooter in 1942. This airfield helped support the main air base at Blytheville. After the war, in August 1946, the airfield was closed.
Geography and Location
Cooter is found in the very southeastern part of Missouri. This unique area is often called the "Missouri Bootheel." The city is located about 1.5 miles east of I-55 on Missouri Route E.
The border between Missouri and Arkansas is only three miles to the south. The Mississippi River is also close by, about six miles to the east. The city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.76 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 540 | — | |
| 1930 | 453 | −16.1% | |
| 1940 | 466 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 490 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 477 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 414 | −13.2% | |
| 1980 | 479 | 15.7% | |
| 1990 | 451 | −5.8% | |
| 2000 | 440 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 469 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 343 | −26.9% | |
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The population of Cooter has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 469 people living in the city. Most residents were White, with a small percentage of Black or African American people.
Many households in Cooter had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was about 35.5 years old.
Notable People from Cooter
- Marvin Childers: He grew up on a farm near Cooter. He later became a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. He is also a lawyer and works as a lobbyist for the poultry industry.
- Greg Razer: He is a member of the Missouri Senate. Before that, he worked for U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill.
See also
In Spanish: Cooter (Misuri) para niños
