Hawk Point, Missouri facts for kids
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Hawk Point, Missouri
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Location of Hawk Point, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 1,628.92/sq mi (628.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63349
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-31024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394330 |
Hawk Point is a small city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 676 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Hawk Point
Hawk Point got its name because many hawks used to nest near where the town was first built. A post office opened in Hawk Point way back in 1840. This shows that people have lived and worked in this area for a very long time.
Geography of Hawk Point
Hawk Point is located in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. The United States Census Bureau helps keep track of these details.
People of Hawk Point
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 299 | — | |
| 1920 | 256 | −14.4% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 21.5% | |
| 1940 | 279 | −10.3% | |
| 1950 | 254 | −9.0% | |
| 1960 | 270 | 6.3% | |
| 1970 | 354 | 31.1% | |
| 1980 | 386 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 472 | 22.3% | |
| 2000 | 459 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 669 | 45.8% | |
| 2020 | 676 | 1.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 669 people living in Hawk Point. These people lived in 247 different homes. About 169 of these homes were families. The city had about 1808 people per square mile.
Most people in Hawk Point were White (94%). A smaller number were African American (1.3%), Native American (0.1%), or from other backgrounds. About 5.8% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Many homes (42.5%) had children under 18 living there. About 46.2% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 24.7% of homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Hawk Point was 30.4 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 18. About 10.2% were between 18 and 24. A large group (30.2%) was between 25 and 44. About 7.9% of the people were 65 or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Education in Hawk Point
Students in Hawk Point attend schools that are part of the Lincoln County R-III School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
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