Greentop, Missouri facts for kids
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Greentop, Missouri
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City limits sign
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Location within Schuyler County (left) and Missouri (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Schuyler, Adair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 388 |
| • Density | 474.91/sq mi (183.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63546
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-29422 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394993 |
Greentop is a small city located in the state of Missouri, USA. It's unique because it sits across two counties: Adair and Schuyler. In 2020, about 388 people lived there.
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Greentop's Early History
Greentop is one of the oldest towns in Schuyler County. People first started settling here in the early 1840s. The town's plan was officially drawn up in 1855. A post office opened in 1857. Greentop officially became a city in February 1867.
Where is Greentop Located?
Greentop covers about 0.82 square miles (2.12 square kilometers) of land. Most of the town, including its main business area, is in Schuyler County. A smaller part where people live is in Adair County.
Greentop's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 220 | — | |
| 1890 | 263 | 19.5% | |
| 1900 | 284 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 275 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 289 | 5.1% | |
| 1930 | 268 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 254 | −5.2% | |
| 1950 | 281 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 311 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 351 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 538 | 53.3% | |
| 1990 | 425 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 427 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 442 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 388 | −12.2% | |
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Greentop is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger Kirksville area for things like jobs and services.
People Living in Greentop
In 2010, there were 442 people living in Greentop. Most residents were White. A small number of people were of Asian or other backgrounds. About 1 in 4 households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples. The average age of people in Greentop was about 41.5 years old.
Famous People from Greentop
- Rhonda Vincent—A multi-award-winning Bluegrass music star.
Photo gallery
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A portion of the Greentop downtown business district.
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Greentop City Hall.
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Bank of Greentop building, now repurposed as a social club.
See also
In Spanish: Greentop (Misuri) para niños
