Hermitage, Missouri facts for kids
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Hermitage, Missouri
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Hickory County Courthouse in Hermitage
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Location of Hermitage, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Hickory |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Land | 1.30 sq mi (3.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 621 |
| • Density | 478.80/sq mi (184.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65668
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-31780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394362 |
Hermitage is a city in Hickory County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the Pomme de Terre River. In 2020, about 621 people lived there. Hermitage is also the county seat of Hickory County. This means it is the main city where the county government is located.
The John Siddle Williams House is a special building in Hermitage. It is on Museum Street. Since 1980, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical place. Today, it is home to the Hickory County Historical Society Museum. You can visit it to learn about the area's past.
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History of Hermitage
Hermitage was started in 1846. It got its name from a famous place called The Hermitage. This was the home of a former president, Andrew Jackson, in Tennessee.
In 1847, Hermitage was chosen as the main city for Hickory County. The county itself was also named after Andrew Jackson. He had a famous nickname, "Old Hickory."
Geography of Hermitage
Hermitage is located in Missouri at these coordinates: 37°56′31″N 93°19′4″W / 37.94194°N 93.31778°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.24 km2). All of this area is land. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Population and People
The number of people living in Hermitage has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1880 | 167 | — | |
| 1950 | 204 | — | |
| 1960 | 328 | 60.8% | |
| 1970 | 284 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 384 | 35.2% | |
| 1990 | 512 | 33.3% | |
| 2000 | 406 | −20.7% | |
| 2010 | 467 | 15.0% | |
| 2020 | 621 | 33.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 467 people living in Hermitage. These people lived in 200 different homes. About 106 of these homes were families. The city had about 373 people per square mile.
Most people living in Hermitage were White. A small number of people were African American or Native American. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. A small group of people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hermitage was about 60 years old. About 12% of residents were under 18 years old. Many people, about 41%, were 65 years old or older. Slightly more women lived in Hermitage than men.
Education in Hermitage
The schools in Hermitage are part of the Hermitage R-IV School District. This district runs the public schools in the area.
Students in Hermitage can go to:
- An elementary school
- A middle school
- Hermitage High School
Hermitage also has a public library. It is called the Hickory County Library. You can borrow books and other materials there.
See also
In Spanish: Hermitage (Misuri) para niños
