Edina, Missouri facts for kids
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Edina, Missouri
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Knox County Courthouse
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Location of Edina, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,012 |
| • Density | 774.89/sq mi (299.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63537
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-21322 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0717404 |
Edina is a city and county seat of Knox County, Missouri, United States, between the North and South Forks of the South Fabius River. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,012.
Geography
Edina is located in central Knox County at the intersection of Missouri routes 6 and 15. Hurdland is 6.5 miles to the west, Knox City is 8.5 miles to the east and the community of Baring is about 5.5 miles to the north. The North and South Forks of the South Fabius River pass approximately one-half mile to the northeast and southwest of the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.32 square miles (3.42 km2), of which 1.31 square miles (3.39 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Weather
According to weather data tallied between July 1, 1985 and June 30, 2015 for every location in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's official climate database, Edina, Missouri, is the snowiest place in the state of Missouri with an average of 22 inches (560 mm) of snow per year.
History
Edina was platted in 1839. The community was named after the Scottish city of Edinburgh, as referred to by Scots poets. A post office called Edina has been in operation since 1850.
The Edina Double Square Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 163 | — | |
| 1870 | 807 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,156 | 43.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,456 | 26.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,605 | 10.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,526 | −4.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,438 | −5.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,532 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,637 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,607 | −1.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,457 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,574 | 8.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,520 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,283 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,233 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,176 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,012 | −13.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,176 people, 535 households, and 312 families living in the city. The population density was 897.7 inhabitants per square mile (346.6/km2). There were 667 housing units at an average density of 509.2 per square mile (196.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 535 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
Education
Public education in Edina is administered by Knox County R-I School District.
The town has a lending library, the Knox County Branch Library.
Notable people
- Terry Joyce, College football All-American and professional football player
- Gloria McCloskey, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
- George Turner, United States Senator
See also
In Spanish: Edina (Misuri) para niños
