Hornersville, Missouri facts for kids
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Hornersville
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 Hornersville
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Region | Dunklin County |
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| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
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| • Total | 537 |
| • Density | 687.58/sq mi (265.65/km2) |
| Time zone | CST |
| ZIP code |
63855
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-33076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394421 |
Hornersville is a small city located in Dunklin County, Missouri, in the United States. It was founded in 1840. According to the 2020 United States census, about 537 people live there.
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History of Hornersville
How Hornersville Was Founded
Hornersville was officially planned and mapped out in 1842. The city was named after its founder, Dr. William H. Horner. He was the first person to settle in the area, arriving in 1832. A post office opened in Hornersville in 1875, helping people send and receive mail.
Train Service and Airfield
In 1897, train service came to Hornersville. This connected the city to Paragould, Arkansas. Later, the train line was extended, linking Hornersville to Blytheville, Arkansas.
During World War II, in 1942, an auxiliary airfield was built west of town. This field was part of the Blytheville Air Force Base. It was used by young cadets who were training to become pilots.
Geography of Hornersville
Where Is Hornersville Located?
Hornersville is located at 36.0403228 degrees North and -90.1158674 degrees West. It is the southernmost city in the Midwestern United States.
City Area and Land
The United States Census Bureau reports that Hornersville covers a total area of about 0.78 square miles (2.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Hornersville?
The population of Hornersville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different censuses:
- 1900: 240 people
- 1910: 390 people
- 1920: 647 people
- 1930: 877 people
- 1940: 964 people
- 1950: 875 people
- 1960: 752 people
- 1970: 693 people
- 1980: 704 people
- 1990: 629 people
- 2000: 686 people
- 2010: 663 people
- 2020: 537 people
Hornersville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 663 people living in Hornersville. The city had 275 households. Most residents were White (97.0%). A small number were Native American (1.2%) or from other backgrounds. About 5.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 36.4 years. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Hornersville
Local Schools
The Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District operates Senath-Hornersville Middle School right in the city.
Public Library
Hornersville also has a public library. It is a branch of the Dunklin County Library, offering books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Hornersville (Misuri) para niños
