Kirbyville, Missouri facts for kids
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Kirbyville, Missouri
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 Kirbyville, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Taney |
| Incorporated | June 4, 2001 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 138.99/sq mi (53.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65679
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-39008 |
| GNIS feature ID= | 2398359 |
Kirbyville is a small village in Taney County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 195 people lived there. It is part of the larger Branson area.
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History of Kirbyville
Kirbyville got its name from an early postmaster, Mr. Kirby. A post office has been open in the area since 1871.
A group called the Bald Knobbers was formed nearby in 1883. This group was organized just northwest of the village.
Kirbyville officially became a village on June 4, 2001.
Where is Kirbyville?
Kirbyville is located about seven miles east of Branson. You can find it on Route 76, right where it meets Missouri Route J.
This community is mostly for farming and homes. It is part of the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP code for Kirbyville is 65679.
The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 1.40 square miles (3.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Kirbyville
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| 2010 | 207 | — | |
| 2020 | 195 | −5.8% | |
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Kirbyville Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 207 people living in Kirbyville. These people lived in 77 households, and 54 of these were families. The village had about 155 people per square mile.
Most people in Kirbyville were White (88.4%). There were also people of Asian (2.4%) and African American (0.5%) backgrounds. About 7.2% of the population were from other races. Some people (1.4%) were from two or more races. About 6.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (29.9%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (53.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.28 people.
The average age in the village was 38.8 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 11.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Schools in Kirbyville
Students in Kirbyville have several choices for school. Younger students can go to Kirbyville Elementary (pre-school to 3rd grade) and Kirbyville Middle School (4th to 8th grade).
For high school, students can attend Branson High School, Hollister High School, or Forsyth High School. There are also colleges nearby, like College of the Ozarks and Trinity Christian Academy.
See also
In Spanish: Kirbyville (Misuri) para niños
