Grant City, Missouri facts for kids
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Grant City, Missouri
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Worth County Courthouse
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Location in Worth County and Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Worth |
| 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 | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 817 |
| • Density | 614.75/sq mi (237.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
64456
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-28594 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396971 |
| Website | http://www.grantcity.us/ |
Grant City is a small city in Worth County, Missouri, in the United States. It is the main town and the county seat of Worth County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. In 2020, about 817 people lived in Grant City.
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History of Grant City
Grant City was started in 1864. The city was named after a famous general, Ulysses S. Grant. He later became the 18th President of the United States. A post office has been open in Grant City since 1864.
The Worth County Courthouse is an important building in the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This list includes places that are important to history.
Geography and Location
Grant City is located where two main roads meet: U. S. Route 169 and Missouri Route 46. It is also about one mile west of the Middle Fork of the Grand River.
The city covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 493 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,186 | 140.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,406 | 18.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,207 | −14.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,305 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,126 | −13.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,209 | 7.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,184 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,061 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,095 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,068 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 998 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 926 | −7.2% | |
| 2010 | 859 | −7.2% | |
| 2020 | 817 | −4.9% | |
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Grant City Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 859 people living in Grant City. These people lived in 378 households. About 227 of these households were families.
The city had about 646 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Grant City were White (98.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Grant City was 47.4 years old.
- About 19.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26.7% were 65 years or older.
More females (53.6%) lived in Grant City than males (46.4%).
Education in Grant City
The Worth County R-III School District manages public education in Grant City. This district runs one elementary school and Worth County High School.
Grant City also has a public library. It is called the Worth County Library.
Famous People from Grant City
Several notable people have come from Grant City:
- Chet Gardner was a racing car driver.
- Phil S. Gibson became the 22nd Chief Justice of California. This is a very important judge position.
- Frank E. Lucas was the 13th Governor of Wyoming. A governor is the leader of a state.
- Leon C. Phillips was the 11th Governor of Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Grant City (Misuri) para niños
