Jameson, Missouri facts for kids
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Jameson, Missouri
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Location of Jameson, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Daviess |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 73 |
| • Density | 325.89/sq mi (125.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64647
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-36314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397009 |
Jameson is a small village located in Daviess County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 73 people lived there.
Village History
Jameson was first known as Feurt Summit. The village was officially planned and established in 1871. A post office opened in Jameson that same year, and it has been serving the community ever since.
Geography of Jameson
Jameson is a small place in terms of land area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers about 0.58 square kilometers (or 0.22 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water bodies within the village limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Jameson has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 405 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 5.9% | |
| 1900 | 335 | −21.9% | |
| 1910 | 358 | 6.9% | |
| 1920 | 329 | −8.1% | |
| 1930 | 260 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 185 | −17.0% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 172 | −2.8% | |
| 1980 | 172 | 0.0% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 120 | −19.5% | |
| 2010 | 133 | 10.8% | |
| 2020 | 73 | −45.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Jameson had 133 residents. These people lived in 50 households, and 32 of these were families. The village had about 604 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Jameson were White (88%). A small number were Native American (2.3%) or from other backgrounds.
About 36% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Jameson was about 35.5 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Jameson (Misuri) para niños
