Holland, Missouri facts for kids
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Holland, Missouri
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Water tower in Holland
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Location of Holland, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pemiscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 194 |
| • Density | 1,161.68/sq mi (449.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63853
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-32590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396997 |
Holland is a small town located in Pemiscot County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 194 people.
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History of Holland
People first settled in the area that is now Holland around 1871. The town started to grow a lot when the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway arrived in 1901.
The town was officially planned out in 1902. It was most likely named after J. W. Holland, who was one of the first people to settle there. A post office has been operating in Holland since 1900.
Geography of Holland
Holland is located a few miles west of the famous Mississippi River. It is also just north of the border between Missouri and Arkansas.
U.S. Route 61 runs along the southern edge of Holland. This road connects the town to Steele to the northeast and Blytheville, Arkansas, to the south. Another road, State Route E, links Holland with Cooter to the southeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 135 | — | |
| 1920 | 530 | 292.6% | |
| 1930 | 289 | −45.5% | |
| 1940 | 390 | 34.9% | |
| 1950 | 409 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 403 | −1.5% | |
| 1970 | 329 | −18.4% | |
| 1980 | 295 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 237 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 246 | 3.8% | |
| 2010 | 229 | −6.9% | |
| 2020 | 194 | −15.3% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
In 2010, there were 229 people living in Holland. These people lived in 98 different homes, and 62 of these were families. About 1,347 people lived in each square mile of the town.
Most of the people living in Holland were White (about 93%). Some people were also Native American or from other backgrounds. About 5.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in Holland had children under the age of 18. The average age of people living in Holland was about 42 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18. There were slightly more males than females living in the town.
Education
Students in Holland attend schools that are part of the South Pemiscot Schools district.
Notable People from Holland
- Tom York - He was a television personality born in Holland. He worked in Alabama for over 30 years.
See also
In Spanish: Holland (Misuri) para niños
