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Hurdland, Missouri
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Location of Hurdland, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 155 |
| • Density | 465.47/sq mi (179.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63547
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-33904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0720028 |
Hurdland is a city in Knox County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 155.
History
Hurdland was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point.
The community was named after John Hurd, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Hurdland since 1872.
Geography
The community is located on Missouri Route 6 approximately 6.5 miles west of Edina and four miles east of Brashear in adjacent Adair County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 108 | — | |
| 1890 | 248 | 129.6% | |
| 1900 | 322 | 29.8% | |
| 1910 | 323 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 325 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 280 | −13.8% | |
| 1940 | 311 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 268 | −13.8% | |
| 1960 | 205 | −23.5% | |
| 1970 | 225 | 9.8% | |
| 1980 | 227 | 0.9% | |
| 1990 | 212 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 239 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 163 | −31.8% | |
| 2020 | 155 | −4.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 163 people, 75 households, and 41 families residing in the city. The population density was 493.9 inhabitants per square mile (190.7/km2). There were 94 housing units at an average density of 284.8 per square mile (110.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 75 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.3% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.90.
The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
Arts and culture
The Hurdland Fourth of July celebration is the oldest annual Independence Day celebration in northeast Missouri, and one of the oldest in the state as a whole. The first was held in 1873. The two-day festival features live music, games and contests, talent shows, and a large fireworks display.
Public services
- Fire protection is provided by the Hurdland Volunteer Fire Department.
- Knox County Sheriff's Department handles law enforcement issues.
- Children of school age attend the Knox County R-1 schools in Edina.
See also
In Spanish: Hurdland (Misuri) para niños
