Irena, Missouri facts for kids
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Irena, Missouri
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Location of Irena, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 15.89/sq mi (6.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 29-35324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398273 |
Irena is a very small village located in the northern part of Worth County, Missouri, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, only 14 people live there. This makes Irena one of the smallest communities in Missouri.
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Discovering Irena's Location
Irena is situated just east of US Route 169 on County Road 223. It's quite close to the border between Missouri and Iowa, which is only about 1.4 miles to the north. If you travel four miles south along Route 169, you'll reach Grant City.
The village covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water. The Jay Creek starts its journey just west of the community.
A Glimpse into Irena's Past
Irena was first established in 1876. It was named after a place called Irena in England. This was the original home of the wife of one of the first people to settle in the area.
A post office was opened in Irena in 1883. This post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1932.
Population Changes in Irena
Irena has always been a small village, and its population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 33 | — | |
| 2010 | 18 | −45.5% | |
| 2020 | 14 | −22.2% | |
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Irena's Population in 2010
During the census in 2010, there were 18 people living in Irena. These people lived in 7 different homes, and 5 of these were families.
The village had 8 housing units in total. All the residents were identified as White.
About 42.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most of the families (57.1%) were married couples living together. A smaller number (14.3%) had a female head of the household without a husband present. About 28.6% of the households were not families.
The average age of people in Irena in 2010 was 48 years old. About 22.2% of the residents were under 18. Another 22.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was slightly more female (55.6%) than male (44.4%).
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