Koshkonong, Missouri facts for kids
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Koshkonong, Missouri
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Location of Koshkonong, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Oregon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 1,094.97/sq mi (422.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65692
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-39440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396696 |
Koshkonong is a small city located in Oregon County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 196 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a close-knit community.
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Koshkonong's History
Koshkonong was first planned out in 1882. It got its name from Lake Koshkonong in Wisconsin. Imagine a town being named after a lake far away! A post office opened in Koshkonong in 1893, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Koshkonong?
Koshkonong is a small city when it comes to size. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Koshkonong?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 452 | 112.2% | |
| 1920 | 414 | −8.4% | |
| 1930 | 358 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 282 | −21.2% | |
| 1950 | 333 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 478 | 43.5% | |
| 1970 | 216 | −54.8% | |
| 1980 | 245 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 198 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 205 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 212 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 196 | −7.5% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 212 people living in Koshkonong. These people lived in 85 different homes, and 54 of these were families. The city had about 1177.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Koshkonong were White (about 91.5%). A smaller number of residents were Black or African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Some people identified with two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 85 homes, about 33% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother or a father. About 28% of homes were individuals living alone. The average home had about 2.5 people, and the average family had nearly 3 people.
The average age of people in Koshkonong was 39 years old. About 23% of the residents were under 18. About 13% were young adults aged 18 to 24. People aged 45 to 64 made up about 29% of the population. About 12% of residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (53.3%) than males (46.7%).
Learning in Koshkonong
Students in Koshkonong attend public schools run by the Oregon-Howell R-III School District. This district has one elementary school for younger students. It also operates Koshkonong High School, where older students go to learn.
Koshkonong also has a public library, called the Koshkonong Branch Library. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
See also
In Spanish: Koshkonong (Misuri) para niños
