Fairview, Missouri facts for kids
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Fairview, Missouri
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Location of Fairview, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 419 |
| • Density | 887.71/sq mi (343.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64842
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-23518 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396932 |
Fairview is a small city located in the southeastern part of Newton County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 383 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 419. It is considered part of the larger Joplin Metropolitan Area.
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Discovering Fairview's Past
Fairview got its name because of the beautiful location where the town was first built. A post office opened here in 1907, helping the community grow and connect with other places.
Exploring Fairview's Location
Fairview is situated along Missouri Route 86. This road helps connect the city to other towns nearby. It is about 18 miles (29 km) east-southeast of Neosho. The city is also just one mile (1.6 km) west of the border with Barry County. Another town, Stella, is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to the southwest.
The city of Fairview covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.22 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Fairview's Population
Fairview is a small community. The population has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 270 people. By 2000, the population had grown to 395. The most recent count in 2020 showed 419 residents.
Who Lives in Fairview?
In 2010, there were 383 people living in Fairview. These people lived in 146 different homes. Most of the people living in Fairview were White (91.6%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Fairview had families. About 36.3% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.62 people. The average family had about 3.17 people. The median age in the city was 37.1 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.1 and half were older.
Education in Fairview
Fairview once had a special school called the Horner Institute. This was a private school that taught students from eighth grade all the way through high school. It was in Fairview from 1908 until 1912. Then, it joined with another school called Stella Academy and moved to Stella.
Famous People from Fairview
- Dabbs Greer was a well-known actor. He was born in Fairview. Many people remember him for his role as Reverend Alden on the popular TV show Little House on the Prairie.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (Misuri) para niños
