Cosby, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cosby, Missouri
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Cosby downtown, facing east, August 2025
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Location of Cosby, Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| Township | Monroe |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 1,212.77/sq mi (468.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64436
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-16588 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398633 |
Cosby is a small village located in Monroe Township, Andrew County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a quiet place where 114 people lived according to the 2020 census. Cosby is part of the larger St. Joseph metropolitan area, which includes nearby cities in both Missouri and Kansas.
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The Story of Cosby Village
Cosby was first settled in the late 1870s. A few years later, in 1885, the entire village moved about one mile to a new spot. This move happened because a railroad line was built, and the community wanted to be closer to it. The village was named after Cosby Miller, who was the child of one of the first people to settle there. A post office has been serving the community of Cosby since 1879.
Where is Cosby Located?
Cosby is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, its total area is about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
How Many People Live in Cosby?
Over the years, the number of people living in Cosby has changed a bit. The village had 114 residents in 2020. This chart shows how the population has grown and shrunk over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 170 | — | |
| 1920 | 163 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 161 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 162 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 142 | −12.3% | |
| 1960 | 119 | −16.2% | |
| 1970 | 130 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 148 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 121 | −18.2% | |
| 2000 | 143 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 124 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −8.1% | |
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Schools and Learning in Cosby
Students from Cosby attend schools in the Savannah R-III School District. There is also a school called Avenue City Elementary School that has a Cosby mailing address. However, this school is not actually inside the village of Cosby itself.
Famous People from Cosby
Even small villages can have notable residents! Two people connected to Cosby include:
- Dan Hegeman, who is a state senator. This means he helps make laws for the state of Missouri.
- Ivan Schottel, a well-known American football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Cosby (Misuri) para niños
