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Greentop, Missouri
City limits sign
City limits sign
Location within Schuyler County (left) and Missouri (right)
Location within Schuyler County (left) and Missouri (right)
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
 (2020)
 • Total 388
 • Density 474.91/sq mi (183.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63546
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.

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

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Greentop (Misuri) para niños

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