Hoberg, Missouri facts for kids
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Hoberg, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Hoberg, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 48 |
| • Density | 888.89/sq mi (342.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65712
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-32410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0719649 |
Hoberg is a small village located in Lawrence County, Missouri, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a small number of residents. According to the 2020 census, 48 people lived there.
History of Hoberg
Hoberg got its name from Henry Hoberg, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A special office for mail, called a post office, was opened in Hoberg in 1905. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1968.
Geography of Hoberg
Hoberg is situated on the southwest side of the Spring River. This river flows nearby and is an important natural feature of the area. The village is also about three miles southwest of a larger town called Mount Vernon.
A Missouri Pacific Railroad line runs along the northeast side of Hoberg. This railway connects the community to other places. The village itself is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), and all of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Hoberg has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has varied:
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| 1930 | 95 | — | |
| 1940 | 83 | −12.6% | |
| 1950 | 90 | 8.4% | |
| 1960 | 75 | −16.7% | |
| 1970 | 64 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 77 | 20.3% | |
| 1990 | 62 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 60 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 56 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 48 | −14.3% | |
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Hoberg in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population was done. At that time, 56 people lived in Hoberg. These people lived in 21 different homes. Out of these homes, 14 were families.
Most of the people in Hoberg were White, making up about 91.1% of the population. Some people were from other backgrounds. About 10.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hoberg in 2010 was 29 years old. About 28.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means there were many young people living in the village. Most people were between 25 and 44 years old. The village had a fairly even number of males and females. About 51.8% were male, and 48.2% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Hoberg (Misuri) para niños
