Holcomb, Missouri facts for kids
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Holcomb, Missouri
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Location of Holcomb, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dunklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
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| • Total | 642 |
| • Density | 1,101.20/sq mi (425.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63852
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-32536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394396 |
Holcomb is a small city located in Dunklin County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 642 people lived there. The city is known for its friendly community feel.
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History of Holcomb
The community of Holcomb got its name from Lewis Holcomb, who was a sheriff in the county. A post office was opened in Holcomb way back in 1882. This means people have been sending and receiving mail in Holcomb for a very long time!
Geography of Holcomb
Holcomb is located in the western part of the area known as the Bootheel in Missouri. You can find the city where two main roads, Missouri Route 25 and Missouri Route 53, meet. The St. Francis River and the border between Missouri and Arkansas are just to the west of the city.
The United States Census Bureau says that Holcomb covers a total area of about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People of Holcomb
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 189 | — | |
| 1910 | 279 | 47.6% | |
| 1920 | 358 | 28.3% | |
| 1930 | 347 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 388 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 505 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 436 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 593 | 36.0% | |
| 1980 | 632 | 6.6% | |
| 1990 | 531 | −16.0% | |
| 2000 | 696 | 31.1% | |
| 2010 | 635 | −8.8% | |
| 2020 | 642 | 1.1% | |
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Holcomb Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, there were 635 people living in Holcomb. These people made up 248 households, and 173 of these were families. The city had about 1095 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Holcomb were White (about 95.6%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 1.7%). About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.3%) had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households (50%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.56 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The average age of people in Holcomb was 35.5 years. About 29.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.4% were 65 years or older.
Education in Holcomb
Students in Holcomb attend schools operated by the Holcomb R-III School District. This district has one elementary school for younger students and Holcomb High School for older students.
Holcomb also has a public library. It is a part of the larger Dunklin County Library system. This means kids and adults in Holcomb can easily borrow books and other materials.
Notable People from Holcomb
- Jack Powell, an American baseball player, was from Holcomb.
See also
In Spanish: Holcomb (Misuri) para niños
