Denver, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Denver, Missouri
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Location of Denver, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Worth |
| Incorporated | 1928 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 83.55/sq mi (32.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64441
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-19162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398714 |
Denver is a small village located in Worth County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, only 32 people lived there. It's a very quiet place with just two churches and a post office. There aren't any shops or businesses, and some old buildings are empty.
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History of Denver, Missouri
Denver started as a town called "Fairview" way back in 1849. Later, it was known as "Grant's Hill," and a post office opened there in 1866. The name was changed again to Denver in 1872. The village was named after James W. Denver, who was the fifth Territorial Governor of Kansas.
Where is Denver Located?
Denver is found on the east side of the East Fork of the Grand River. It's just south of where Little Rock Creek joins the East Fork. The village is along Missouri Route M, a little north of the border between Worth and Gentry counties.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Denver covers a total area of about 0.99 square kilometers (0.38 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Denver
The number of people living in Denver has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1890 | 295 | 35.3% | |
| 1930 | 203 | — | |
| 1940 | 213 | 4.9% | |
| 1950 | 144 | −32.4% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −19.4% | |
| 1970 | 104 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 74 | −28.8% | |
| 1990 | 53 | −28.4% | |
| 2000 | 40 | −24.5% | |
| 2010 | 39 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 32 | −17.9% | |
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Denver's Population in 2010
During the census in 2010, there were 39 people living in Denver. These people lived in 16 different homes, and 11 of these were families. Most of the people (94.9%) were White, and a small number (5.1%) were African American.
In 2010, about 33% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 42.5 years. There were slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Denver (Misuri) para niños
