Halfway, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halfway, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Halfway, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 70.59/sq mi (27.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65663
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-29962 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398223 |
Halfway is a small village located in Polk County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. Halfway is part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area.
History of Halfway
The village got its unique name, "Half Way," because of its location. It is exactly halfway between two other towns: Bolivar and Buffalo. Imagine traveling between those two places, and Halfway is right in the middle! A post office has been serving the people of Halfway since 1850.
Where is Halfway Located?
Halfway is a small place, covering an area of about 2.14 square miles (5.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People of Halfway
The number of people living in Halfway has changed a bit over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 167 | — | |
| 1980 | 157 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 171 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 176 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 173 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −12.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 173 people living in Halfway. These people lived in 61 different homes. About 27% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the village was about 36 years old. More females lived in Halfway than males.
