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Ginger Blue, Missouri
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 Ginger Blue, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Ginger Blue, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | McDonald |
| Incorporation | January 21, 1965 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 141.76/sq mi (54.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64854 (Noel)
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-27100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398965 |
Ginger Blue is a small village in McDonald County, Missouri, United States. It is an officially recognized village. In 2020, the population was 37 people. This number was a bit smaller than the 61 people who lived there in 2010.
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Geography of Ginger Blue
Ginger Blue is located in the southwestern part of McDonald County. It sits along Missouri Route 59, a main road. This road goes north for about 2 miles (3.2 km) to a town called Lanagan. It also goes south for about 4 miles (6.4 km) to Noel.
Rivers and Waterways
The village is found on the northwest side of a bend in the Elk River. The Elk River curves through the southern part of Ginger Blue. All the water from the village eventually flows into the Neosho River. The Neosho River is a branch of the larger Arkansas River.
Village Size
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Ginger Blue covers a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). This area includes the part of the Elk River that flows through the village.
Population and People
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| 2010 | 61 | — | |
| 2020 | 37 | −39.3% | |
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The number of people living in Ginger Blue has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 61 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 37 people.
2010 Population Details
According to the census from 2010, there were 61 people living in Ginger Blue. These people lived in 28 different households. About 17 of these households were families. The village had about 235 people per square mile (91 people per square kilometer). There were 40 housing units available.
Most of the people living in Ginger Blue in 2010 were White (88.5%). A small number were African American (1.6%) or Pacific Islander (1.6%). Some people were from other racial backgrounds (6.6%), and a few were from two or more races (1.6%). About 6.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 28 households in 2010, about 28.6% had children under 18 years old living with them. Many households (39.3%) were married couples living together. Some households (17.9%) had a female head without a husband. A small number (3.6%) had a male head without a wife. About 39.3% of households were not families.
More than a third of all households (35.7%) were made up of just one person. About 7.2% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had about 2.18 people. Families, on average, had about 2.71 people.
Age Groups
The average age of people in Ginger Blue in 2010 was 40.6 years. About 16.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 29.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 36% of the population. Only 4.9% of residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
