Kelso, Missouri facts for kids
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Kelso, Missouri
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Village
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Location of Kelso, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 554 |
| • Density | 1,747.63/sq mi (674.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63758
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-38216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0720525 |
Kelso is a small village located in Scott County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, the village had a population of 586 people. By 2020, the population was 554.
If you live in Kelso, you can use the ZIP code 63758 for mail sent to the Kelso post office. However, for mail delivered directly to homes in Kelso, the Scott City ZIP code of 63780 is used instead.
History of Kelso
Kelso was first settled in the 1850s. A post office opened in the village in 1858. The community was named after an early settler, I. R. Kelso.
Geography of Kelso
Kelso is located about three miles southwest of Scott City. It is also about 120 miles south of the larger city of St. Louis.
A major road, U.S. Route 61, runs through Kelso. This highway is sometimes called the "Blues Highway." The village covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 190 | — | |
| 1920 | 228 | 20.0% | |
| 1930 | 221 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 223 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 276 | 23.8% | |
| 1960 | 258 | −6.5% | |
| 1970 | 401 | 55.4% | |
| 1980 | 455 | 13.5% | |
| 1990 | 526 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 527 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 586 | 11.2% | |
| 2020 | 554 | −5.5% | |
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Kelso's Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, 586 people lived in Kelso. There were 228 households and 168 families. The village had about 1,831 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Kelso were White. About 28.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.8%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Kelso was 41 years old. About 21.3% of residents were under 18. About 15.9% of residents were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
