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Eldon, Missouri
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| City of Eldon | |
Location of Eldon, 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
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,567 |
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4,706 |
| • Density | 1,323.77/sq mi (511.12/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 | 0729476 |
Eldon is a city in Miller County, Missouri, United States, located thirty miles southwest of Jefferson City. The population was 4,567 at the 2010 census.
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History
Eldon was platted in 1881, and according to tradition, named after a railroad official. A post office called Eldon has been in operation since 1881.
Geography
Eldon is located at 38°20′53″N 92°34′54″W / 38.347982°N 92.581804°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.56 square miles (9.22 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 4,706 | 3.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,567 people, 1,984 households, and 1,158 families living in the city. The population density was 1,282.9 inhabitants per square mile (495.3/km2). There were 2,242 housing units at an average density of 629.8 per square mile (243.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 1,984 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.6% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Popular culture
- The television show Petticoat Junction, which aired from 1963 to 1970, was based on the Burris Hotel that existed in this small railroad town in the midwest. Paul Henning the producer and creator of the show, was married to the granddaughter of the owner of the hotel and often visited.
Education
Education in the city of Eldon is provided by two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. It also includes the Eldon Career Center, which provides quality training in many technical fields.
| Eldon South Elementary | Eldon Upper Elementary | Eldon Middle School | Eldon High School | |
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| Built: | 1962, Addition added in 1980 | 1998 | 1880 | 1920 |
| Grade Level: | Preschool-Third Grade | Fourth-Sixth Grade | Seventh-Eighth Grade | Ninth-Twelfth Grade |
| Principal: | Steven Rhine | Michele Herbert | Shaun Fischer | Kris Harwood |
| Student Population: | 650 | 430 | 274 | 549 |
Eldon has a public library, a branch of the Heartland Regional Library System.
Notable people
- Christian Cantwell, 2008 Olympic shot-put silver medalist
- Jim Golden, baseball player.
- William Mueller, professional wrestler known under the names "Trevor Murdoch" and "Jethro Holiday"
- Harley Race, professional wrestler
- Lloyd Dane, early NASCAR champion
See also
In Spanish: Eldon (Misuri) para niños
