Green Ridge, Missouri facts for kids
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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 small city in Missouri, United States. It is located in Pettis County, right along Route 127. In 2020, about 468 people lived there.
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History of Green Ridge
Green Ridge started as a town in 1870. It grew because a railroad line was built through the area.
Geography of Green Ridge
Green Ridge is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Population and People
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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 Information
In 2010, 476 people lived in Green Ridge. There were 176 households, which means 176 different homes. About 36% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Most households (55.7%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Green Ridge was 37 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18. Another 13% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Things to See and Do
- Katy Trail Trailhead: This is a starting point for a very long trail. You can walk or bike on it.
Famous People from Green Ridge
- Pearl White: She was a famous actress from the early days of movies. She starred in silent films.
