Hollister, Missouri facts for kids
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Hollister, Missouri
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Location within Taney County and Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Taney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) |
| • Land | 6.33 sq mi (16.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,583 |
| • Density | 723.56/sq mi (279.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
65672-65673
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| Area code | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-32662 |
| GNIS ID | 2394404 |
Hollister is a city located in Taney County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,583 people lived there.
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History of Hollister
Hollister began to grow in the early 1880s. A woman named Melinda Fortner settled there first. She claimed a large piece of land in 1867.
Later, Reuben Kirkham opened a general store. He asked for a post office to be set up in the area. He suggested the name "Hollister" for the new post office. He named it after his daughter, who was born in Hollister, California. The post office has been open since 1904.
A special area in Hollister, called the Downing Street Historic District, is important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a place with historical value that is protected.
Geography and Location
Hollister is located in the state of Missouri. The United States Census Bureau collects information about places. They say the city covers about 6.84 square miles (17.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The closest airport to Hollister is Branson Airport. This makes it easier for people to travel to and from the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 111 | — | |
| 1920 | 309 | 178.4% | |
| 1930 | 419 | 35.6% | |
| 1940 | 370 | −11.7% | |
| 1950 | 542 | 46.5% | |
| 1960 | 600 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 906 | 51.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,439 | 58.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,628 | 82.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,867 | 47.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,426 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,583 | 3.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Hollister is part of the larger Branson, Missouri area. This area is known as the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Hollister's Population in 2010
In 2010, about 4,426 people lived in Hollister. There were 1,847 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most of the people living in Hollister were White (92.5%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 6.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Hollister was about 36.6 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18 years old. This means there are many young people and families in the city.
Transportation Options
If you want to travel to Hollister by bus, Jefferson Lines provides service to the city. This helps connect Hollister to other places.
Famous People from Hollister
Some notable people have come from Hollister:
- Phil Gagliano – a professional baseball player.
- Gale Wade – also a professional baseball player.
- Melody Patterson – an actress.
See also
In Spanish: Hollister (Misuri) para niños
