Essex, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Essex, Missouri
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Location of Essex, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stoddard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 1,394.46/sq mi (538.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63846
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-22600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394703 |
Essex is a small city located in Stoddard County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 403 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Essex started in 1873. It was planned as a stop for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The city was named after Mr. Essex, who worked for the railroad. A post office has been open in Essex since 1874, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time!
Where is Essex Located?
Essex is found at specific coordinates: 36.812040 degrees North and -89.862514 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the world, west of the Prime Meridian.
The city is located along Missouri Route 114. This road connects it to nearby cities like Sikeston and Dexter. Also, U.S. Route 60 passes just north of Essex.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Essex covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Essex?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 77 | — | |
| 1900 | 163 | — | |
| 1910 | 548 | 236.2% | |
| 1920 | 589 | 7.5% | |
| 1930 | 578 | −1.9% | |
| 1940 | 639 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 549 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 511 | −6.9% | |
| 1970 | 493 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 545 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 531 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 524 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 472 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 403 | −14.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 472 people living in Essex. These people lived in 196 homes, and 127 of these were families. The city had about 1627.6 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Essex were White (98.1%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), or from two or more races (1.1%). About 1.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Essex was 39.3 years old. About 23.1% of residents were under 18. About 15.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.4%) and females (50.6%).
Learning and Libraries
Public schools in Essex are managed by the Richland R-1 School District. Students in this district often do very well on state tests given by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The town also has a place for everyone to read and learn: the Essex Public Library.
Famous People from Essex
- Larry McCoy, who was a professional baseball umpire in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Essex (Misuri) para niños
