Kidder, Missouri facts for kids
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Kidder, Missouri
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Location of Kidder, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 664.18/sq mi (256.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64649
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-38522 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395526 |
Kidder is a small city in northwest Caldwell County, Missouri. In 2020, about 267 people lived there.
The city was started in 1860 by H.B. Kidder. His company wanted to help people from Europe settle in the area. They especially wanted people who did not own slaves. Kidder was located along the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. This railroad was the furthest west in the United States at that time.
Kidder also has a history of education. An old school building in the community has changed names many times. It was once Thayer College, founded in 1871. Later, it became the Kidder Institute in 1877. This institute was run by the Congregational Church of Missouri. From 1934 to 1981, the building was used as a public school. In 2009, the campus became the White Buffalo Academy.
Geography
Kidder is located in the state of Missouri. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.40 square miles (1.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Kidder
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 260 | — | |
| 1890 | 322 | 23.8% | |
| 1900 | 357 | 10.9% | |
| 1910 | 306 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 335 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 314 | −6.3% | |
| 1940 | 270 | −14.0% | |
| 1950 | 222 | −17.8% | |
| 1960 | 224 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 231 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 265 | 14.7% | |
| 1990 | 241 | −9.1% | |
| 2000 | 271 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 323 | 19.2% | |
| 2020 | 267 | −17.3% | |
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Life in Kidder (2010)
In 2010, a census (a count of people) was taken in Kidder. There were 323 people living in the city. These people lived in 121 households, which are like homes or families. About 88 of these were families.
The city had about 807.5 people per square mile. Most of the people, 96.9%, were White. A small number were from other races or mixed races. About 0.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, 34.7%, had children under 18 living there. Most households, 60.3%, were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 24.8% of all households had only one person living there. About 13.2% of homes had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Kidder was 40.9 years. About 26.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 15.5% were 65 years or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females. About 50.5% were male and 49.5% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Kidder (Misuri) para niños
