Jerico Springs, Missouri facts for kids
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Jerico Springs, Missouri
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Location of Jerico Springs, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cedar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 233.92/sq mi (90.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64756
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398297 |
Jerico Springs is a small village located in Cedar County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. The village is known for its natural springs, which gave it part of its name.
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History of Jerico Springs
Jerico Springs was officially started in 1882. When a town is "platted," it means its streets and lots are mapped out. The village's name comes from two places: the ancient city of Jericho and Joseph B. Carrico, who owned the land where the town was built.
Geography and Location
Jerico Springs is found in the southwest part of Cedar County, right along Missouri Route 97. A large body of water called Stockton Lake is about ten miles east of the village. This area is part of the Ozark Mountains, specifically a flat, high area known as the Springfield Plateau. The village covers about 0.68 square miles (1.77 square kilometers) of land, and it's all dry land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 486 | — | |
| 1900 | 443 | −8.8% | |
| 1910 | 395 | −10.8% | |
| 1920 | 262 | −33.7% | |
| 1930 | 247 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 254 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 235 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 179 | −23.8% | |
| 1970 | 188 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 208 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 247 | 18.8% | |
| 2000 | 259 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 228 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 160 | −29.8% | |
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The population of Jerico Springs has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1890, nearly 500 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 160.
More About the People in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 228 people living in Jerico Springs. These people lived in 87 different homes, and 56 of those were families. The village had about 335 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in the village (96.5%) were White. About 3.5% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 2.2%, were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in the village was 36.5 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% of the people were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Jerico Springs (Misuri) para niños
