Deepwater, Missouri facts for kids
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Deepwater, Missouri
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Location of Deepwater, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 355 |
| • Density | 418.63/sq mi (161.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64740
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-18730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394487 |
Deepwater is a small city in Henry County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 355 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to a nearby creek.
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History of Deepwater
Deepwater was started in 1885. It got its name from a nearby stream called Deepwater Creek. A post office opened in the same year, helping the community grow.
Geography of Deepwater
Deepwater is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,102 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,201 | 9.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,398 | 16.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,391 | −0.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,093 | −21.4% | |
| 1940 | 956 | −12.5% | |
| 1950 | 885 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 712 | −19.5% | |
| 1970 | 565 | −20.6% | |
| 1980 | 475 | −15.9% | |
| 1990 | 441 | −7.2% | |
| 2000 | 507 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 433 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 355 | −18.0% | |
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Deepwater in 2010
In 2010, there were 433 people living in Deepwater. These people made up 188 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (42%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.3 people.
The average age of people in Deepwater was about 45 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 18. Also, 21% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Famous People from Deepwater
Some well-known people have connections to Deepwater:
- Eugene McCown - a jazz pianist and painter who grew up here.
- Gladys Swarthout - a famous opera singer.
- Pearce Chiles - an American professional baseball player.
- Herbert Sorrell - an American labor leader who worked with Hollywood unions.
See also
In Spanish: Deepwater (Misuri) para niños
