Eldon, Missouri facts for kids
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Eldon, Missouri
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Location in Miller County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Miller |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,416 |
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(2023)
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4,602 |
| • Density | 1,268.4/sq mi (489.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65026
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-21484 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394638 |
Eldon is a city in Miller County, Missouri, United States. It is located about 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Jefferson City. In 2020, about 4,416 people lived in Eldon.
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History of Eldon
Eldon was first planned out in 1881. People say it was named after an important railroad worker. A post office has been open in Eldon since 1881.
Every year since 1987, Eldon has hosted a fun Turkey Festival. It usually happens on the last Saturday of September.
Tornado in 2019
On the night of May 22, 2019, a strong tornado hit the area. It started west of Eldon and caused damage to many homes and businesses in the city. The same tornado later moved on to Jefferson City.
Geography of Eldon
Eldon is in the northwest part of Miller County. Major roads like U.S. Route 54, Missouri Route 52, and Missouri Route 87 serve the city.
Jefferson City is about 30 miles (48 km) to the northeast. The city of Lake Ozark is about 12 miles (19 km) south. The Bagnell Dam, which created the famous Lake of the Ozarks, is about 11 miles (18 km) south of Eldon.
Eldon covers an area of about 3.56 square miles (9.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city is on high ground. Water from the northwest side of Eldon flows into South Moreau Creek. This creek is part of the Moreau River system, which eventually reaches the Missouri River. Water from the southeast side of Eldon flows into Saline Creek. This creek is a part of the Osage River system, which also flows into the Missouri River.
People of Eldon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 379 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,999 | 427.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,636 | 31.9% | |
| 1930 | 3,171 | 20.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,590 | −18.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,766 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,158 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,520 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,342 | 23.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,419 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,895 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,567 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 4,416 | −3.3% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 4,602 | 0.8% | |
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Eldon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,567 people living in Eldon. There were 1,984 households, which are groups of people living together. About 1,158 of these were families.
The city had about 1,283 people per square mile (495 people per square kilometer). Most people in Eldon (about 95.9%) were White. Small numbers of people from other backgrounds also lived there.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 38.4% were married couples. About 14.6% were households led by a woman without a husband. About 5.4% were households led by a man without a wife. Many households (41.6%) were not families.
The average age of people in Eldon was about 38.7 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 18. About 19.1% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (53%) than males (47%).
Education in Eldon
Students in Eldon go to two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The Eldon Career Center also offers training in many technical jobs.
Eldon has a public library. It is part of the Heartland Regional Library System.
Famous People from Eldon
- Christian Cantwell – He won a silver medal in shot-put at the 2008 Olympics.
- Lloyd Dane – An early champion in NASCAR racing.
- Jim Golden – A professional baseball player.
- William Mueller – A professional wrestler known as "Trevor Murdoch."
- Harley Race – A famous professional wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Eldon (Misuri) para niños
