Gower, Missouri facts for kids
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Gower, Missouri
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Location of Gower, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Clinton, Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,533 |
| • Density | 1,514.82/sq mi (585.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64454
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-28036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394938 |
Gower is a small city in Missouri, a state in the United States. It is special because it sits in two different counties: Buchanan and Clinton. Gower is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area.
In 2020, about 1,533 people lived in Gower. The part of Gower in Buchanan County is considered part of the St. Joseph area. The part in Clinton County is part of the Kansas City area.
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History of Gower
Gower got its name from a railroad official named A. G. Gower. This shows how important railroads were when the city was first established.
Geography of Gower
Gower is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 163 | — | |
| 1890 | 328 | 101.2% | |
| 1900 | 392 | 19.5% | |
| 1910 | 370 | −5.6% | |
| 1920 | 418 | 13.0% | |
| 1930 | 378 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 386 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 350 | −9.3% | |
| 1960 | 406 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 758 | 86.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,276 | 68.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,249 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,399 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,526 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,533 | 0.5% | |
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Gower's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,526 people living in Gower. The city had 561 households. Most of the people living in Gower were White (98.4%). A small number of residents were from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Gower was about 37.9 years old. About 26.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means Gower has many young people and families.
Schools in Gower
Gower is home to the main offices of the East Buchanan C-1 School District. This district serves students in the area.
- The high school and elementary school for the district are located right in Gower.
- The middle school is currently in a nearby town called Easton.
- Good news for Gower students! A new middle school is being built in Gower and is expected to be ready by 2025. This will bring all the schools closer together.
See also
In Spanish: Gower (Misuri) para niños
