Goodman, Missouri facts for kids
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Goodman, Missouri
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Location in McDonald County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | McDonald |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,202 |
| • Density | 905.80/sq mi (349.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64843
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-27874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396964 |
Goodman is a small city located in McDonald County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,202 people lived there, according to the 2020 census. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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Goodman's History
Goodman got its name from a person named L. A. Goodman. He was a businessperson who worked in the local fruit orchards. The city has had its own post office since 1897, which is a long time!
Goodman's Geography
Goodman is found in the northern part of McDonald County. It is located right along Missouri Route 59. This road is just east of two bigger highways, U.S. Route 71 and Interstate 49.
The city is about 10 miles (16 km) south of Neosho. Neosho is in Newton County. Goodman is also about 6 miles (10 km) north of Anderson.
The city of Goodman covers an area of about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Goodman sits on a raised area of land called a ridge. Water from this ridge flows in different directions. Some water goes east into Indian Creek. Other water flows south into Beaver Branch, which is a smaller stream that joins Indian Creek. Water also flows west into the Sugar Fork of Buffalo Creek.
All the water in Goodman eventually flows into the Elk River. The Elk River then flows west and joins the Neosho River.
Goodman's Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 321 | — | |
| 1930 | 317 | −1.2% | |
| 1940 | 321 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 477 | 48.6% | |
| 1960 | 540 | 13.2% | |
| 1970 | 565 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,030 | 82.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,094 | 6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,183 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,248 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,202 | −3.7% | |
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The number of people living in Goodman has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and changed in the table above.
Goodman's 2010 Population Data
In 2010, there were 1,248 people living in Goodman. These people lived in 450 different homes, called households. Out of these, 308 were families.
The city had about 938 people per square mile (362 people per square kilometer). There were 504 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Goodman were White (88.0%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and African American people. Some people identified as being from two or more races. About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (38.9%) had children under 18 living there. About 48.9% of homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (12.4%) or a father (7.1%). About 25.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Goodman was about 32.2 years old.
- About 29.2% of residents were under 18.
- About 9.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
The city had almost an equal number of males and females. About 49.9% of the population was male, and 50.1% was female.
Notable People from Goodman
- Jerry Capehart – He was a singer, songwriter, music producer, and entertainment manager. He was known for his work in the music industry.
See also
In Spanish: Goodman (Misuri) para niños
