Duquesne, Missouri facts for kids
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Duquesne, Missouri
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Location of Duquesne, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.95 sq mi (5.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
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| • Total | 2,159 |
| • Density | 1,110.03/sq mi (428.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64801, 64804
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-20512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398761 |
Duquesne (pronounced dew-KAYN) is a small city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. It's located in the central part of the country. In 2020, about 2,159 people lived there. Duquesne is part of the larger Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Area.
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Where is Duquesne Located?
Duquesne is found at coordinates 37°4′28″N 94°27′46″W. This means it's in the northern hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian. The city covers an area of about 1.85 square miles (4.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Duquesne's Population Over Time
Duquesne has grown quite a bit over the years. It started as a small village. In 2006, it officially became a "Fourth-Class City." This means it met certain rules to be recognized as a city in Missouri.
Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 699 | — | |
| 1970 | 738 | 5.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,252 | 69.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,229 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,640 | 33.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,763 | 7.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,159 | 22.5% | |
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The 2011 Tornado Event
On May 22, 2011, a very strong tornado hit the area. This tornado caused significant damage to Duquesne. Many buildings in the city were affected. The community worked hard to rebuild after this event.
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, Duquesne had 1,763 residents living in 781 households. The average household had about 2.26 people. The average family had about 2.74 people. The median age of people in Duquesne was around 39.6 years old.
Schools in Duquesne
Students in Duquesne attend schools within the Joplin School District. Most students go to Soaring Heights Elementary School. Some students who live in specific areas go to McKinley Elementary School.
After elementary school, all students from Duquesne attend East Middle School. For high school, all students in the district go to Joplin High School.
