Des Arc, Missouri facts for kids
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Des Arc, Missouri
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Location of Des Arc, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 617.92/sq mi (238.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63636
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-19198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398715 |
Des Arc is a small village located in Iron County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 131 people lived there. It is a quiet place with an interesting history.
History of Des Arc
Des Arc was officially started in 1871. People have different ideas about how it got its name. Some say "Des Arc" means "the bend" in French. This might refer to a big bend in the railroad tracks near the village.
However, the State Historical Society of Missouri thinks the name might come from "aux arcs." This phrase is also linked to how the Ozarks region got its name. A post office has been open in Des Arc since 1871.
Geography of Des Arc
Des Arc is located entirely on land. It does not have any water within its borders. The United States Census Bureau reports that the village covers a total area of about 0.21 square miles (0.55 square kilometers).
Population of Des Arc
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 94 | — | |
| 1890 | 413 | 339.4% | |
| 1900 | 180 | −56.4% | |
| 1910 | 287 | 59.4% | |
| 1920 | 167 | −41.8% | |
| 1930 | 152 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 399 | 162.5% | |
| 1950 | 376 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −26.9% | |
| 1970 | 222 | −19.3% | |
| 1980 | 237 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 173 | −27.0% | |
| 2000 | 187 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 177 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −26.0% | |
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Des Arc in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 177 people lived in Des Arc. There were 68 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 46 were families.
Most people in the village were White (about 95%). A smaller number were Black or African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
Many households (about 38%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.5%) were married couples. Some households had a single parent, either a mother or a father.
The average age of people in Des Arc was about 40 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males (48%) and females (52%).
See also
In Spanish: Des Arc (Misuri) para niños
