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Green Ridge, Missouri
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Location of Green Ridge, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 468 |
| • Density | 1,090.91/sq mi (421.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65332
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-29332 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394978 |
Green Ridge is a city located along Route 127 in Pettis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 476 at the 2010 census.
History
Green Ridge was founded when the railroad was extended to its site. The town was platted in 1870.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), of which 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 147 | — | |
| 1900 | 389 | — | |
| 1910 | 436 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 382 | −12.4% | |
| 1930 | 358 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 350 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 335 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 375 | 11.9% | |
| 1970 | 403 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 488 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 452 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 445 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 476 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 468 | −1.7% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 476 people, 176 households, and 130 families living in the city. The population density was 1,107.0 inhabitants per square mile (427.4/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 451.2 per square mile (174.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 176 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age in the city was 37 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Points of interest
- Katy Trail Trailhead
Notable person
- Pearl White, star of silent films
See also
In Spanish: Green Ridge (Misuri) para niños
