Crocker, Missouri facts for kids
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Crocker, Missouri
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Location of Crocker, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pulaski |
| Platted | 1869 |
| Incorporated | 1872 |
| Named for | Uriel Crocker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 929 |
| • Density | 747.99/sq mi (288.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65452
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-17344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393675 |
Crocker is a small city located in Pulaski County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a history tied to the railroads. In 2020, about 929 people called Crocker home.
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History of Crocker
Crocker was officially planned out in 1869. It was named after Uriel Crocker, who was an important person involved with the South Pacific Railroad. A post office opened in Crocker in 1872. This helped the town grow and connect with other places.
Where is Crocker?
Crocker is located on a raised area of land, or a ridge. This ridge is north of the Gasconade River. It is also east of Tavern Creek. You can reach Crocker using Missouri routes 17 and 133.
The city covers a total area of about 1.24 square miles (3.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Crocker
The number of people living in Crocker has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 506 | — | |
| 1930 | 522 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 453 | −13.2% | |
| 1950 | 712 | 57.2% | |
| 1960 | 821 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 814 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 979 | 20.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,077 | 10.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,033 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,110 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 929 | −16.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Crocker's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,110 people living in Crocker. These people lived in 433 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 278 of these households were families.
The city had about 895 people per square mile. There were 525 housing units in total. Most people living in Crocker were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 39.3%, had children under 18 living there. About 45.5% of households were married couples. Some households had a single parent. About 31.6% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Crocker was 33.5 years old. About 29.9% of residents were under 18. About 13.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Getting Around Crocker
Crocker has several ways for people to travel.
Air Travel
The Waynesville Regional Airport at Forney Field serves the area. Even though it's on Fort Leonard Wood, it's used by both military and civilians. Private pilots can use it, and there are also commercial flights.
Major Roads
The main east-west road is Interstate 44. Before this highway, U.S. Route 66 was the most important road. Route 66 is still a scenic route. It passes through towns like Devil's Elbow and Waynesville. Route 66 has different names in different places. These names include Teardrop Road, Highway Z, and Historic Route 66.
Important north-south roads near Crocker include:
- Route 133 runs north from Interstate 44. It goes through Richland, Swedeborg, and Crocker.
- Route 17 crosses Interstate 44. It goes east through Waynesville, then turns north to Crocker. South of Interstate 44, Route 17 goes along Fort Leonard Wood.
- Missouri Route T runs north from Route 17 in Waynesville. It ends at Highway 133 in Swedeborg.
Education in Crocker
The Crocker R-II School District is in charge of local schools. It operates one elementary school and Crocker High School.
Crocker also has a public library. It is a part of the Pulaski County Library District. This library offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Crocker (Misuri) para niños
