Crane, Missouri facts for kids
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Crane, Missouri
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| Motto(s):
Neatest Little Town in Missouri
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Location of Crane, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stone |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,495 |
| • Density | 983.55/sq mi (379.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65633
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-17074 |
Crane, once called Hickory Grove, is a town in Stone County, Missouri, USA. In 2020, about 1,495 people lived there. Crane is also part of the larger Branson, Missouri area, which is known for its entertainment.
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History of Crane
Crane became an official town in 1895. It got its name from a nearby stream called Crane Creek. Before the town was officially formed, a post office opened in Crane in 1887.
Geography of Crane
Crane is located in the northwest part of Stone County. It is about four miles northwest of Elsey. You can find it along Missouri Route 413. The town is also about eleven miles south of Billings. Crane Creek flows right through the town.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Crane covers a total area of about 1.52 square miles (3.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Crane
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,002 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,151 | 14.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,030 | −10.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,013 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 939 | −7.3% | |
| 1960 | 954 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,003 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,185 | 18.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,218 | 2.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,390 | 14.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,462 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,495 | 2.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Crane had 1,462 people. There were 558 households, and 347 of these were families. Most people living in Crane were White (97.2%). A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Crane was 39.9 years old. About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 21.5% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more females (53.4%) than males (46.6%) in the town.
Education in Crane
The Crane R-III School District runs the local schools. There is one elementary school and one high school in Crane.
Crane High School Activities
Crane High School offers many activities for students. These include sports like archery, baseball, cheerleading, basketball, and softball. Students can also join trap shooting, cross country, track and field, and volleyball. For those who enjoy academics and music, there is a scholar bowl team and music groups like the band and marching band.
Public Library
Crane also has a public library. It is a part of the larger Stone County Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Crane (Misuri) para niños
