Easton, Missouri facts for kids
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Easton, Missouri
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Location of Easton, Missouri
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 Easton, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Easton, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Buchanan |
| Township | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 385.40/sq mi (148.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
64443
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-21034 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394610 |
Easton is a small city located in Buchanan County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 227 people lived there. It is part of the larger St. Joseph metropolitan area, which includes parts of Missouri and Kansas.
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A Look at Easton's History
Easton was officially planned and laid out in 1854. Its name might come from its location, as it is east of the city of St. Joseph. A post office opened in Easton in 1855, helping the community grow.
Easton's Location and Landscape
According to official records, Easton covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
State Highway 31 runs north and south right through the middle of town. This highway is mainly used to connect US Highway 36 to the north with US Highway 169 to the south.
Who Lives in Easton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 318 | — | |
| 1880 | 201 | −36.8% | |
| 1900 | 227 | — | |
| 1910 | 225 | −0.9% | |
| 1920 | 206 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 214 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 203 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 173 | −14.8% | |
| 1960 | 198 | 14.5% | |
| 1970 | 183 | −7.6% | |
| 1980 | 313 | 71.0% | |
| 1990 | 232 | −25.9% | |
| 2000 | 258 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 234 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 227 | −3.0% | |
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Easton's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census counted 234 people living in Easton. There were 103 households and 67 families in the city. The city had about 403 people per square mile. There were also 110 housing units available.
Most of the people in Easton were White (95.3%). A small number were Native American (1.3%) or Asian (0.4%). About 3.0% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 4.7% of Easton's population.
About 25.2% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (49.5%) were married couples. Some households were led by a female (10.7%) or male (4.9%) without a spouse. About 35.0% of households were not families.
Many households (34.0%) were made up of single individuals. About 13.6% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.27 people, and the average family had 2.90 people.
The median age in Easton was 45.7 years. About 16.7% of residents were under 18. People aged 18 to 24 made up 12.8%. Those aged 25 to 44 were 18.3%. The largest group, 37.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 15% of residents were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%).
Famous People from Easton
Easton is known as the birthplace of some interesting people.
Henry Iba: A Basketball Legend
Henry Iba was a famous college basketball coach. He was born in Easton. He coached Oklahoma State (which was called Oklahoma A&M back then). He led his team to win two NCAA titles in a row, in 1945 and 1946. This made him the first coach to win the NCAA tournament twice!
Virgil Ward: Fishing Star
Virgil Ward was a professional fisherman and a TV show host. He hosted a show called Championship Fishing. Virgil Ward was also born in Easton, Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Easton (Misuri) para niños
