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Corder, Missouri
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Location of Corder, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 418 |
| • Density | 1,174.16/sq mi (453.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64021
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-16408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393635 |
Corder is a small city in Lafayette County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2020, about 418 people lived there.
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History of Corder
Corder got its name from George W. Corder. His father, Nathan Corder, originally owned the land where the city was built. A post office has been open in Corder since 1879.
Geography of Corder
Corder is a small city, covering an area of about 0.92 square kilometers (or 0.36 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. The United States Census Bureau is a government agency that collects information about places like Corder.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,145 | — | |
| 1900 | 538 | −53.0% | |
| 1910 | 649 | 20.6% | |
| 1920 | 768 | 18.3% | |
| 1930 | 610 | −20.6% | |
| 1940 | 630 | 3.3% | |
| 1950 | 541 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 506 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 476 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 483 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 485 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 427 | −12.0% | |
| 2010 | 404 | −5.4% | |
| 2020 | 418 | 3.5% | |
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How Many People Live in Corder?
The population of Corder has changed over the years. In 1890, there were over 1,000 people. By 2010, the population was 404 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 418 residents.
In 2010, there were 171 households in Corder. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these were families, including married couples. About 29.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Corder in 2010 was about 43 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 18.
- About 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Education
Corder has a public library. It is part of the Trails Regional Library system. This means residents can borrow books and use other library services.
See also
In Spanish: Corder (Misuri) para niños
