Gasconade, Missouri facts for kids
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Gasconade, Missouri
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Location of Gasconade, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 847.29/sq mi (327.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
65036, 65061
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-26578 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394867 |
Gasconade is a small city located in Gasconade County, Missouri. In 2020, about 172 people lived there.
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History of Gasconade
Gasconade was once the main town, or "county seat," for Gasconade County, Missouri. It was officially planned out in 1857. The city is right where the Gasconade River flows into another body of water, and that's how it got its name.
Gasconade Bridge Train Accident
A sad event happened here on November 1, 1855. A train bridge, called the Gasconade Bridge, broke down. This happened when a train, the O'Sullivan locomotive, was crossing it. Thirty-one people lost their lives in this accident.
Geography of Gasconade
Gasconade is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.20 square miles (0.53 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 375 | — | |
| 1940 | 494 | 31.7% | |
| 1950 | 448 | −9.3% | |
| 1960 | 333 | −25.7% | |
| 1970 | 235 | −29.4% | |
| 1980 | 250 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 253 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 267 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 223 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 172 | −22.9% | |
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Life in Gasconade in 2010
In 2010, there were 223 people living in Gasconade. These people lived in 97 different homes. About 57 of these homes were families.
The city had about 1,115 people per square mile. Most people living in Gasconade were White (99.1%).
Many different kinds of households lived in the city. About 23.7% of homes had children under 18. Some homes had married couples, while others had single parents. About 33% of all homes were single individuals.
The average age of people in Gasconade was about 46 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 24% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Gasconade (Misuri) para niños
