Kimberling City, Missouri facts for kids
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Kimberling City, Missouri
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Location within Stone County and Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.86 sq mi (10.00 km2) |
| • Land | 3.50 sq mi (9.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,344 |
| • Density | 668.95/sq mi (258.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65686
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-38612 |
| GNIS ID | 753024 |
Kimberling City is a small city in Stone County, Missouri, USA. In 2020, about 2,344 people lived there.
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History of Kimberling City
Kimberling City started on the edge of Table Rock Lake. This lake was created in the late 1950s.
The city officially became a city in 1973. It was named after the Kimberling family. They used to run a ferry service nearby.
Geography and Location
Kimberling City is located at 36°38′31″N 93°25′27″W / 36.64194°N 93.42417°W. This means it's in the southwestern part of Missouri.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 3.78 square miles (9.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
Kimberling City is part of the Branson, Missouri area. This area is known as the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Kimberling City has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,285 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,590 | 23.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,253 | 41.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,400 | 6.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,344 | −2.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 2,400 people living in Kimberling City. They lived in 1,147 homes.
Most people (98.1%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 57.1 years old. About 14.4% of residents were under 18. Many people, 35.4%, were 65 years or older.
Education and Learning
Kimberling City has a public library. It is called the Kimberling Area Library. Libraries are great places to read and learn.
Famous People from Kimberling City
- Dave Duncan was a baseball player. He played as a catcher in MLB. Later, he became a pitching coach.
- Ned Locke was a famous TV personality. He was the ringmaster for Bozo's Circus in Chicago. After he retired, he moved to Kimberling City. He even served as the city's mayor and chief of police!
Images for kids
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A view of Kimberling City, Missouri.
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A map showing Kimberling City's location in Stone County, Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Kimberling City (Misuri) para niños
