Gray Summit, Missouri facts for kids
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Gray Summit, Missouri
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Location of Gray Summit, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.74 sq mi (20.05 km2) |
| • Land | 7.72 sq mi (20.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,055 |
| • Density | 395.62/sq mi (152.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63039
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-28918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393025 |
Gray Summit is a small community in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area the government counts for population information.
The community was founded by Daniel Gray from New York. He built a hotel here in 1845. Gray Summit is located near Missouri Route 100 and Interstate 44.
Where is Gray Summit?
Gray Summit is found in the northeastern part of Franklin County. It sits along Missouri Route 100 and is just north of Interstate 44. Missouri Route 100 goes northwest from Gray Summit for about 11 miles (18 km) to a town called Washington.
The total area of Gray Summit is about 7.74 square miles (20.05 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Gray Summit?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,505 | — | |
| 2000 | 2,640 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,701 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,055 | 13.1% | |
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In 2020, about 3,055 people lived in Gray Summit. The population has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 2,701 people, and in 2000, there were 2,640 people.
Most people living in Gray Summit are White. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds.
The community has many families, with about 37.5% of households having children under 18. The average household has about 2.77 people. The average family has about 3.12 people.
The median age in Gray Summit is 35 years old. This means half the people are younger than 35, and half are older. About 27.8% of the population is under 18 years old.
More Information
In Spanish: Gray Summit (Misuri) para niños
