Kingston, Missouri facts for kids
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Kingston, Missouri
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The Caldwell County Courthouse in Kingston
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Location of Kingston, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 290 |
| • Density | 558.77/sq mi (215.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64650
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-38846 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395539 |
Kingston is a small city in Caldwell County, Missouri. It is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area in the United States. In 2020, about 290 people lived there. Kingston is also the county seat of Caldwell County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
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History of Kingston
Kingston was first planned out in 1843. It was named after Austin Augustus King. He was a judge at the time. Later, he became the 10th Governor of Missouri. A post office has been open in Kingston since 1843, helping people send and receive mail.
Historic Places in Kingston
Two important places in Kingston are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. These places are the Caldwell County Courthouse and Far West.
Geography of Kingston
Kingston is a small city in terms of its size. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Kingston's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 414 | — | |
| 1880 | 470 | 13.5% | |
| 1890 | 465 | −1.1% | |
| 1900 | 655 | 40.9% | |
| 1910 | 535 | −18.3% | |
| 1920 | 371 | −30.7% | |
| 1930 | 395 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 394 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 338 | −14.2% | |
| 1960 | 311 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 291 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 280 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 348 | 21.3% | |
| 2020 | 290 | −16.7% | |
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Kingston's Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 348 people living in 107 households. About 62 of these were families. The population density was about 669 people per square mile. This means there were many people living in a small area.
Many types of families lived in Kingston. About 24% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.15 people. The average family had about 2.87 people.
The average age of people in Kingston was 37.7 years. About 12.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. More males lived in the city (63.5%) than females (36.5%).
Education in Kingston
Kingston has its own school district, called Kingston 42 School District. This district operates the Kingston Elementary School right in the city.
The city also has a public library. It is called the Caldwell County Library. Libraries are great places to read books, do homework, and learn new things.
Notable Person from Kingston
- Charles J. Hughes Jr. - He was a Democratic U.S. Senator. He represented the state of Colorado in the United States Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Kingston (Misuri) para niños
