Eolia, Missouri facts for kids
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Eolia, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Eolia, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 387.20/sq mi (149.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63344
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-22474 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398837 |
Eolia is a small village in Pike County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 472 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
History of Eolia
Eolia was officially planned and marked out in 1881. This happened along a new railroad line. The village got its name from Aeolus. In ancient Greek stories, Aeolus was the ruler of the winds. The person who surveyed the land picked this name because it was a very windy day.
A post office has been open in Eolia since 1881. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a long time.
Two important places in Eolia are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Griffith–McCune Farmstead Historic District and St. John's Episcopal Church. Being on this list means they are special and protected because of their history.
Geography of Eolia
Eolia is located right next to US Route 61. This is a major highway. It is also just half a mile north of the line between Pike County and Lincoln County.
The United States Census Bureau measures land and water areas. They say that Eolia covers about 1.23 square miles (3.18 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 1.22 square miles (3.16 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 321 | — | |
| 1980 | 401 | 24.9% | |
| 1990 | 389 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 435 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 522 | 20.0% | |
| 2020 | 472 | −9.6% | |
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The population of Eolia has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 522 people living in the village. These people made up 192 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 136 were families.
The village had about 428 people per square mile in 2010. There were 215 homes in total. Many households, about 38.5%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 55.2%, were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Eolia in 2010 was about 32.6 years old. About 30.8% of the residents were under 18. About 13.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
See also
- In Spanish: Eolia (Misuri) para niños
