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Knox City, Missouri
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Location of Knox City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Knox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191 |
| • Density | 905.21/sq mi (349.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63446
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-39278 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735679 |
Knox City is a city in eastern Knox County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 191.
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History
Knox City was platted in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Knox City has been in operation since 1873.
Geography
Knox City is located at in eastern Knox County at the intersection of Missouri Route 6 with routes E and V. Edina is approximately 8.5 miles to the west and La Belle is five miles to the east-southeast in adjacent Lewis County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 354 | — | |
| 1880 | 234 | −33.9% | |
| 1890 | 288 | 23.1% | |
| 1900 | 365 | 26.7% | |
| 1910 | 395 | 8.2% | |
| 1920 | 400 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 401 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 419 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 362 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 330 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 284 | −13.9% | |
| 1980 | 281 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 262 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 223 | −14.9% | |
| 2010 | 216 | −3.1% | |
| 2020 | 191 | −11.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 216 people, 109 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,028.6 inhabitants per square mile (397.1/km2). There were 126 housing units at an average density of 600.0 per square mile (231.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races.
There were 109 households, of which 22.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.0% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.59.
The median age in the city was 49.7 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 36.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Knox City (Misuri) para niños
