Cosby, Missouri facts for kids
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Cosby, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Cosby, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Andrew |
| 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 Andrew County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there, according to the 2020 census. It is part of the larger St. Joseph metropolitan area, which includes parts of Missouri and Kansas.
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History of Cosby
Cosby was first settled in the late 1870s. The village later moved about one mile in 1885. This move happened because a new railroad line was built to that spot. The village was named after Cosby Miller, who was the child of one of the very first settlers in the area. A post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open in Cosby since 1879.
Geography of Cosby
Cosby is a very small village. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population of Cosby
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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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Cosby's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 124 people living in Cosby. These people lived in 45 different homes, and 34 of these were families. The village had about 1,378 people per square mile. There were 52 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Cosby were White, making up 99.2% of the population. A very small number, 0.8%, were from other racial groups. Also, 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 45 homes, 44.4% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, 64.4%, were married couples living together. A few homes had a female head of household without a husband (6.7%). Even fewer had a male head of household without a wife (4.4%). About a quarter of the homes (24.4%) were not families.
Some people lived alone; 17.8% of all homes had just one person. About 13.4% of these single-person homes had someone 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.76 people lived in each home, and about 3.12 people lived in each family.
The average age of people in Cosby in 2010 was 35 years old. About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old. A larger group, 26.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. Another 24.2% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 12.1% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51.6%) than females (48.4%).
Education in Cosby
Students in Cosby attend Avenue City Elementary School.
Notable People from Cosby
Some well-known people have connections to Cosby:
- Dan Hegeman is a state senator, which means he helps make laws for the state of Missouri.
- Ivan Schottel is an American football coach.
See also
In Spanish: Cosby (Misuri) para niños
