Greenfield, Missouri facts for kids
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Greenfield, Missouri
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Location of Greenfield, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,220 |
| • Density | 1,073.94/sq mi (414.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65661
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-29206 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394990 |
Greenfield is a city located in Dade County, Missouri. In 2020, about 1,220 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Dade County.
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History of Greenfield
Greenfield was first planned out in 1841. It got its name because of all the green plants and trees that were in the area. A post office has been open in Greenfield since 1850.
The town square in Greenfield has many buildings that were built in the 1880s. These buildings were made using bricks from the local Greenfield Brickyard. The Greenfield Opera House Building is a very special place. It opened in 1888 and is known as the "Jewel of the Square." Today, it is still used for plays by the Dade County Community Theater during the summer. The Opera House is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, along with the Washington Hotel.
Geography of Greenfield
Greenfield is located in southwestern Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Greenfield has changed over many years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk since 1860:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 228 | — | |
| 1870 | 364 | 59.6% | |
| 1880 | 712 | 95.6% | |
| 1890 | 998 | 40.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,406 | 40.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,434 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,440 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,304 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,353 | 3.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,213 | −10.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,172 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,172 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,394 | 18.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,416 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,358 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,371 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,220 | −11.0% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,371 people living in Greenfield. There were 600 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average number of people in each household was about 2.19. The average age of people in the city was 43.5 years old.
Education in Greenfield
Public schools in Greenfield are managed by the Greenfield R-IV School District. This district runs one elementary school and Greenfield High School. There is also a private school called Faith Fellowship Christian Academy.
Greenfield also has a public library where people can borrow books and other materials. It is called the Dade County Library.
See also
In Spanish: Greenfield (Misuri) para niños
