Gideon, Missouri facts for kids
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Gideon, Missouri
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Location of Gideon, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | New Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
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| • Total | 780 |
| • Density | 435.75/sq mi (168.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63848
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| Area code(s) | 573/235 |
| FIPS code | 29-26974 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394892 |
Gideon is a small city located in New Madrid County, Missouri, in the United States. It is situated in the western part of the "Bootheel" region of Missouri. In 2020, about 780 people called Gideon home.
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History of Gideon
Gideon began around the year 1900. It was first created as a town for a lumber company. The town's layout was officially planned in 1903. It was named in honor of Frank Gideon, who was a businessperson in the lumber industry. A post office has been serving Gideon since 1902.
Geography of Gideon
Gideon is mainly located around the spot where two state roads meet: Missouri Route 153 and Missouri Route 162. This area is in the western part of Missouri's unique "Bootheel" region. The city of Clarkton is just to the west of Gideon.
The city covers a total area of about 1.80 square miles (4.66 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Gideon has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| 1910 | 702 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,197 | 70.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,315 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,606 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,754 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,411 | −19.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,112 | −21.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,240 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,104 | −11.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,113 | 0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,093 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 780 | −28.6% | |
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Gideon's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, there were 1,093 people living in Gideon. These people made up 418 households and 281 families. Most residents were White, making up about 99.36% of the population.
The average age of people in Gideon was about 39.1 years old. About 25.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, about 19.4% of the population was 65 years old or older.
Education in Gideon
Gideon has its own public school system. There are two main school buildings: Gideon Elementary and Gideon High School. The mascot for the Gideon schools is the bulldog.
The city also has a public library. It is a part of the New Madrid County Library system, offering books and resources to the community.
Famous People from Gideon
- Mark Littell is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals. Mark Littell grew up in Gideon.
See also
In Spanish: Gideon (Misuri) para niños
