La Due, Henry County, Missouri facts for kids
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La Due, Missouri
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Inactive Village
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Henry |
| Incorporated | January 1, 1936 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 337.50/sq mi (129.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
64735
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-39638 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398363 |
La Due is a small, inactive village located in Henry County, Missouri, in the United States. An inactive village means it no longer has its own local government. In 2010, the village had a population of 28 people.
History of La Due
La Due was first planned out in 1870. It was named after A. D. Ladue, who was an official for the railroad. A post office opened in La Due in 1872. It served the community for a long time, finally closing in 1973.
Geography of La Due
La Due is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of La Due
The number of people living in La Due has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 20 residents.
- By 2000, the population grew to 39 people.
- In 2010, it decreased to 28 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 27 residents.
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 28 people living in La Due. These people lived in 15 different homes, and 6 of these were families. The village had about 350 people per square mile. There were 24 housing units in total.
Most of the people in La Due were White (85.7%). A small number were Asian (3.6%), and some were from two or more races (10.7%).
Out of the 15 households:
- A small number (6.7%) had children under 18 living with them.
- About one-third (33.3%) were married couples.
- A few (6.7%) had a female head of household without a husband.
- More than half (60%) were not families.
- Four out of ten households (40%) had just one person living there.
- Some (20%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
On average, each household had 1.87 people. Families had an average of 2.50 people.
The average age of people in La Due was 56.3 years.
- Only 7.1% of residents were under 18.
- A small group (3.6%) were between 18 and 24.
- Another small group (7.2%) were between 25 and 44.
- More than half (53.6%) were between 45 and 64.
- About one-fourth (28.6%) were 65 years old or older.
In terms of gender, 42.9% of the population was male, and 57.1% was female.
