Elmo, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elmo, Missouri
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Location of Elmo, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Township | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 114 |
| • Density | 525.35/sq mi (202.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64445
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-22024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394674 |
Elmo is a small city located in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the northwestern part of the state.
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Discovering Elmo's Past
Elmo was first settled in 1879. At that time, it was known by a different name: Ebbony. The town was officially planned out, or platted, when the railroad line reached this area. This was a big deal because railroads helped towns grow by bringing people and goods.
How Elmo Got Its Name
The name "Elmo" likely came from a popular book called St. Elmo. This novel was very famous around the time the town was founded. A post office opened in Elmo in 1886, helping the community stay connected.
Where is Elmo Located?
Elmo is a small city that covers about 0.22 square miles (0.56 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the northwest corner of Missouri. The city is about five miles west of Clearmont. It is also about four miles south of the Iowa state border. To the east, about eleven miles away, is Westboro in Atchison County.
Who Lives in Elmo?
The population of Elmo has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in Elmo during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 87 | — | |
| 1910 | 342 | — | |
| 1920 | 309 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 313 | 1.3% | |
| 1940 | 318 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 258 | −18.9% | |
| 1960 | 213 | −17.4% | |
| 1970 | 204 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 215 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 179 | −16.7% | |
| 2000 | 166 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 168 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 114 | −32.1% | |
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Elmo's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 168 people living in Elmo. These people lived in 71 households, and 43 of these were families. The city had about 730 people per square mile. There were 83 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Elmo in 2010 were White (97.0%). A small number were Native American (1.2%), and 1.8% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Out of the 71 households, about 32.4% had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (46.5%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (8.5%), or a male head without a wife (5.6%). About 39.4% of households were not families.
About 31.0% of all households had just one person living there. Around 16.9% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.37 people, and each family had 3.02 people.
Age and Gender in Elmo
The average age of people in Elmo in 2010 was 38.7 years.
- 19.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 16.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 24.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.1% were 65 years or older.
The city's population was almost evenly split between genders: 51.2% were male and 48.8% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Elmo (Misuri) para niños
