East Lynne, Missouri facts for kids
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East Lynne, Missouri
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Location of East Lynne, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.00 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 294 |
| • Density | 901.84/sq mi (347.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64743
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-20980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394601 |
East Lynne is a small city located in eastern Cass County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2010, about 303 people lived there.
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History of East Lynne
East Lynne was officially planned and laid out in 1871. The city got its name from a famous novel called East Lynne. This book was written by an author named Ellen Wood. A post office has been open in East Lynne since 1871, helping people send and receive mail for over 150 years.
Geography and Location
East Lynne is located about six miles east of Harrisonville. You can find it along Missouri Route K. The city is also situated near old railroad lines, including the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad and the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway.
Nearby Areas
Gunn City is another town located just three miles to the east of East Lynne. It is also along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas railroad line. A small stream called Camp Branch flows past the northern side of the community.
City Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, East Lynne covers a total area of about 0.33 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in East Lynne has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
- In 1880, there were 195 people.
- By 1900, the population grew to 353.
- In 1950, it was 204 people.
- By 2000, it was 300 people.
- In 2010, the population was 303.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 294 people living in East Lynne.
Life in East Lynne (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 303 people living in East Lynne. These people lived in 107 different homes, and 75 of those were families. The city had about 918 people per square mile. Most of the people living in East Lynne were White (97.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (42.1%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (49.5%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.83 people, and the average family had 3.40 people. The median age in the city was 31.9 years old. This means half the people were younger than 31.9 and half were older. About 32.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: East Lynne (Misuri) para niños
