Irwin, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Irwin, Missouri
Census-designated place & unincorporated community
Irwin, Missouri Location in Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Counties	Barton
Area
• Total	0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
• Land	0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	968 ft (295 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	47
• Density	158.78/sq mi (61.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64759
Area code(s)	417
FIPS code	29-35486
GNIS feature ID	2587082

Irwin is a small community in Barton County, Missouri, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the U.S. Census Bureau defines it for counting people. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.

History of Irwin

Irwin was officially mapped out in 1884. This process, called "platting," means that the streets and building lots were planned and recorded. The community was named after the Irwin family, who were early settlers in the area. A post office opened in Irwin in 1884, helping people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1981.

Where is Irwin?

Irwin is located in the northern part of Barton County, Missouri. You can find it right between the towns of Lamar and Sheldon. It sits along a major road called U.S. Route 71, which is also known as Interstate 49.

The community covers a total area of about 0.78 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.02 square kilometers or 0.01 square miles) being water.

People in Irwin

The number of people living in Irwin is counted during the U.S. Census. In the year 2020, the census showed that 47 people lived in Irwin. This number helps us understand how the community has grown or changed over time.

See also

In Spanish: Irwin (Misuri) para niños