Higbee, Missouri facts for kids
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Higbee, Missouri
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| City of Higbee | |
Location of Higbee shown in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 459 |
| • Density | 1,159.09/sq mi (447.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65257
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-31924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394372 |
Higbee is a small city located in the southern part of Randolph County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 459 people lived there. Some companies that make barrels, like A&K Cooperage and Barrel 53 Cooperage, are based in Higbee. Woodsmen Distilling also operates here.
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History of Higbee
The area where Higbee is now was first settled in 1872. A year later, in 1873, a post office opened in the community. The city was named after Joseph Higbee, who was one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography and Location
Higbee is located about two miles north of the border between Randolph and Howard counties. It sits where Missouri Routes A and B meet. A stream called Moniteau Creek flows about two miles to the east of the city. The larger city of Moberly is about eight miles to the northeast.
The United States Census Bureau says that Higbee covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 347 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,093 | 215.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,151 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,215 | 5.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,400 | 15.2% | |
| 1930 | 915 | −34.6% | |
| 1940 | 877 | −4.2% | |
| 1950 | 674 | −23.1% | |
| 1960 | 646 | −4.2% | |
| 1970 | 641 | −0.8% | |
| 1980 | 817 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 639 | −21.8% | |
| 2000 | 623 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 568 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 459 | −19.2% | |
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Higbee's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 568 people living in Higbee. These people lived in 235 households, and 157 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Higbee were White (96.8%). A small number were African American (0.4%), and 2.8% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Higbee was 41.2 years old.
- About 23.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.8% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.6%), and 48.4% were male.
Education in Higbee
Students in Higbee attend schools that are part of the Higbee R-VIII Public School District. This district includes:
- Higbee High School
- Higbee Middle School
- Higbee Elementary School
Famous People from Higbee
- Omar Bradley (1893 – 1981): He was a very important U.S. Army commander during World War II. He led many soldiers in battles in North Africa and Europe. He became a General of the Army, which is a very high rank in the United States Army.
- Elgin Lessley (1883 – 1944): He was an important American cameraman during the time of silent films. He was known for creating amazing special effects in movies. He often worked with the famous comedian and actor Buster Keaton.
