Diggins, Missouri facts for kids
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Diggins, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Diggins, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 314.76/sq mi (121.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65636
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-19504 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0716894 |
Diggins is a small village located in southeastern Webster County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Diggins Village
The village of Diggins was officially established in 1887. It was named after a railroad official whose last name was Mr. Diggins. A post office has been operating in Diggins since 1886, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Diggins
Diggins is located at specific coordinates: 37.174085 degrees North and -92.852447 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Diggins has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 133 | — | |
| 1940 | 128 | −3.8% | |
| 1950 | 126 | −1.6% | |
| 1960 | 101 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 140 | 38.6% | |
| 1980 | 245 | 75.0% | |
| 1990 | 258 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 298 | 15.5% | |
| 2010 | 299 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 305 | 2.0% | |
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Diggins Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, there were 299 people living in Diggins. These people made up 118 households, with 92 of them being families. The village had about 308 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Diggins were White, making up 97.7% of the population. A small number were African American (0.3%) or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Diggins in 2010 was about 41.1 years old.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- Around 5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Nearly 35% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The village had slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%) in 2010.
See also
In Spanish: Diggins (Misuri) para niños
