La Monte, Missouri facts for kids
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La Monte, Missouri
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| City of La Monte | |
Location of La Monte, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 934.56/sq mi (360.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65337
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-40520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395567 |
La Monte is a small city located in Pettis County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,014 people lived there.
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History of La Monte
La Monte was first known as Boomer. It was officially mapped out in 1866. The name changed to La Monte in 1870. This new name came from a friend of the person who ran the post office back then. The change happened when the railroad line was built through the area.
Geography of La Monte
La Monte is found on Missouri Route 127. It is just north of US Route 50. The city is about eleven miles northwest of Sedalia. Another town, Knob Noster, is six miles to the west. It is in the nearby Johnson County.
The United States Census Bureau says that La Monte covers a total area of about 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in La Monte has changed over time.
- In 1870, there were 184 people.
- By 1890, the population grew to 638.
- In 1940, it was 491.
- The population reached 1,140 in 2010.
- In 2020, the population was 1,014 people.
La Monte in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,140 people living in La Monte. These people lived in 399 homes. About 263 of these were families. The city had about 1,009 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in La Monte were White. About 35.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had almost three people. The average family had more than three people. The median age in the city was 30.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30.2 and half were older.
Education in La Monte
La Monte has an elementary school and a high school. The sports teams are called the Vikings. Their school colors are black and gold.
See also
- In Spanish: La Monte (Misuri) para niños
