Farber, Missouri facts for kids
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Farber, Missouri
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| City of Farber | |
Location of Farber, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255 |
| • Density | 891.61/sq mi (343.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63345
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-23662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394741 |
Farber is a small city located in Audrain County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 255 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
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History of Farber
Farber was officially planned and settled in 1872. The community got its name from Silas W. Farber. He was the owner of the land where the city now stands. A post office has been open in Farber since 1872, helping people send and receive mail.
Geography of Farber
Farber is a small city in terms of its size. According to official reports, the city covers about 0.74 square kilometers (which is about 0.29 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Farber has changed quite a bit through the years.
- In 1880, the city had 117 residents.
- The population grew to 436 people by 1930.
- In 2010, there were 322 people living in Farber.
- By 2020, the population was 255.
Life in Farber: A Look at the People
In 2010, Farber was home to 322 people living in 150 households. Many different kinds of families and individuals made up the community. About 28% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the city was about 42 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Education in Farber
Farber has a local library where people can borrow books. It is part of the Mexico-Audrain Library District. This library helps residents access books and other learning materials.
