Kingsville, Missouri facts for kids
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Kingsville, Missouri
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Location of Kingsville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 792.88/sq mi (305.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64061
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-38918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0729756 |
Kingsville is a small town in the western part of Johnson County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 245 people lived there.
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Kingsville's History
Kingsville was officially planned and marked out in 1856. The town got its name from General William King, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, has been open in Kingsville since 1857.
Geography of Kingsville
Kingsville is located where two roads meet: Route 58 and Missouri supplemental routes W and T. It's about 2.5 miles east of the border between Johnson County and Cass County.
Nearby towns include Holden, which is about five miles to the east. Strasburg is about five miles to the west, located in Cass County. The town covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles, and all of it is land.
People of Kingsville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 298 | — | |
| 1880 | 174 | −41.6% | |
| 1890 | 317 | 82.2% | |
| 1900 | 323 | 1.9% | |
| 1910 | 238 | −26.3% | |
| 1920 | 214 | −10.1% | |
| 1930 | 237 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 212 | −10.5% | |
| 1950 | 207 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 225 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 284 | 26.2% | |
| 1980 | 365 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 279 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 257 | −7.9% | |
| 2010 | 269 | 4.7% | |
| 2020 | 245 | −8.9% | |
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What the 2010 Census Tells Us
In 2010, a total of 269 people lived in Kingsville. There were 99 households, which means 99 different homes where people lived. Out of these, 75 were families.
Most of the people in Kingsville were White (about 95.9%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.7%), or from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.4%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (58.6%) were married couples living together. About 21.2% of all households were made up of people living alone.
Fun Places to Visit
- Powell Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden nearby. It's a great place to see different plants and flowers.
Learning in Kingsville
The Kingsville R-I School District is in charge of education in the town. This district provides schooling for students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
See also
In Spanish: Kingsville (Misuri) para niños
