Elsberry, Missouri facts for kids
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Elsberry, Missouri
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Elsberry in June 2018
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Location of Elsberry, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Land | 1.51 sq mi (3.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,937 |
| • Density | 1,281.93/sq mi (495.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63343
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-22114 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394678 |
Elsberry is a small city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 1,937 people lived there. It's a friendly community located in the eastern part of Missouri.
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History of Elsberry
Elsberry was first planned out in 1871. It was named after one of its founders, Robert T. Elsberry. The town's official map was drawn in 1879. That same year, a post office opened in Elsberry, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
Geography and Climate
Elsberry is located in Missouri and covers a total area of about 1.63 square miles (3.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Elsberry's Weather
Elsberry experiences a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature throughout the year is around 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12 degrees Celsius). Summers can be hot, sometimes reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Winters can be very cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping below zero. The city gets a good amount of rain, especially in spring and summer. Snowfall is also common during the winter months.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 197 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,548 | 685.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,565 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,491 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,398 | −6.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,272 | −9.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,898 | 49.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,047 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,934 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,937 | 0.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,934 people living in Elsberry. They lived in 808 households, with many being families. The city's population density was about 1,186 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Elsberry was about 38.4 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. Many households included children.
Education in Elsberry
The Elsberry R-II School District takes care of education in the city. It includes one elementary school, one middle school, and Elsberry High School.
For those who love to read, Elsberry also has a public library. It's called the Joseph R. Palmer Family Memorial Library.
Famous People from Elsberry
- Clarence Cannon: He was a congressman, which means he was a person elected to represent his area in the U.S. government. He lived in Elsberry when he was a boy.
- Marc Hill: He was a professional Major League Baseball player. He was born in Elsberry in 1952.
