Edgerton, Missouri facts for kids
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Edgerton, Missouri
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Location of Edgerton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 601 |
| • Density | 532.80/sq mi (205.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64444
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-21250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394619 |
Edgerton is a small city in Platte County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2020, about 601 people lived there.
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History of Edgerton
A post office in Edgerton has been open since 1871. The community was named after a railroad employee, Mr. Edgerton.
Where is Edgerton?
Edgerton is located along Missouri routes B and Z. It is about 1.5 miles east of the Platte River. The Smithville Reservoir is also nearby, about six miles east in Clinton County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Edgerton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 145 | — | |
| 1890 | 482 | 232.4% | |
| 1900 | 534 | 10.8% | |
| 1910 | 534 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 558 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 427 | −23.5% | |
| 1940 | 456 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 408 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 449 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 477 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 584 | 22.4% | |
| 1990 | 565 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 533 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 546 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 601 | 10.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 546 people living in Edgerton. These people lived in 210 households, and 161 of these were families. The city had about 492 people per square mile. There were 226 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Edgerton were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.9%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 2.97 people.
The average age of people in the city was 40.2 years old. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Schools and Library
The North Platte County R-I School District runs one school in Edgerton: North Platte Intermediate School.
Edgerton also has a public library. It is a branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library system.
Famous People from Edgerton
- Jim Davis, an actor, was born in Edgerton.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Misuri) para niños
